Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction is performed when a tooth cannot be preserved due to severe decay, fracture, or infection.
It may also be necessary to remove teeth to create space for orthodontic treatment.
Impacted teeth or those that disrupt proper alignment in the dental arch are commonly extracted.
The procedure is carried out under local anesthesia, making it painless.
Mild swelling or tenderness after extraction is normal and usually subsides within a short period.

Reminder: Follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions, avoid smoking, and attend follow-up checkups to ensure proper healing.

Reasons for Tooth Extraction

Advanced dental caries with irreparable tissue loss
Untreatable infections or abscesses in tooth roots
Creating space in the dental arch for orthodontic treatment
Teeth or tooth roots fractured beyond repair
Teeth that cannot function properly in the arch (e.g., excessively protruded, retruded, or impacted teeth)

Bite on the gauze placed in your mouth for 30 minutes, then discard it.
Do not chew, suck, or spit — swallow normally.
Do not eat or drink anything for the first 2 hours.
If prescribed, take medication with a small sip of warm water.
After 2 hours: consume warm soup or liquids.
First 5–6 hours: consume only soft and warm foods and beverages.
Avoid irritating the wound area while eating.
Do not consume alcohol.
For pain relief: use medications other than aspirin or aspirin derivatives.
Do not smoke for at least 48 hours.
To reduce swelling: apply an ice pack externally to the cheek in 15-minute intervals for the first 5–6 hours.
Consult your dentist immediately if pain, bleeding, or foul odor occurs.
If stitches were placed: they must be removed in 7–10 days unless self-dissolving sutures were used.