We know that nobody wants to lose a tooth (especially as the Tooth Fairy only likes to pay out for baby teeth).
However, in some circumstances – such as if you have a tooth with extensive decay or a wisdom tooth that is impacted and pushing on other teeth – extraction may be the only option.
If you are suffering from pain caused by extensive decay, infection or tooth fracture, then an extraction may be indicated.
And, unfortunately, when these things happen – even if they're not painful – they need to be removed.
An impacted wisdom tooth can lead to cavities, tooth movement and even infections in the neck and throat.
Nervous about getting an extraction?
Perhaps because we've all seen one too many spy films, having a tooth removed is something that seems a lot scarier than it is.
But the truth is, all extractions are performed under local anaesthetic (so that the area is completely numb before the tooth is removed), so you shouldn't experience any discomfort whatsoever.
(However, if you're feeling a little nervous about the procedure, don't think twice about telling us. We always make sure we do everything we can – from playing your choice of music to turning on our overhead TV – to make you feel at home, calm and comfortable.) We can also offer an oral sedative or nitrous oxide (laughing gas) sedation.