Although no dentist or person wants to remove teeth, sometimes it is the only option to manage disease, infection and alleviate debilitating pain. Our friendly, highly trained team are here at Smile4U Geelong, Hamlyn Heights, is ready to make you comfortable using our gentle touch and modern facilities throughout your visit.
In cases of impaction, advanced gum disease and tooth decay, teeth may need to be extracted. Some individuals may also develop impacted wisdom teeth, which can cause intense pain and need to be removed.
The experienced dentists at Smile4U are privileged to have assisted many individuals from Fyansford, Lovely banks, Corio, Norlane, Rippleside, Geelong West and surrounds with the empathetic, same day management of troublesome teeth.
Tooth extractions typically involve the following:
- Before the procedure you may require an x-ray of your teeth.
- Depending on your particular case our friendly team will tailor a planto cater to the severity of your problem and your particular needs. To optimize your comfort, in addition to a you local anaesthetic, relaxants via pre-appointment tablets or happy gas during your appointment to alleviate nerves will be considered. You will also be able to drift of with your favourite movies, music or TV shows during your visit.
- Smile4U has modern equipment and high standards of infection control to extract teeth with the utmost care, comfort and your recovery can be surprisingly quick.
- In the case of wisdom tooth extractions, you may have some swelling, after the procedure and discomfort that can be eased with over-the-counter painkillers.
- In cases of advanced gum disease or periodontitis, antibiotics can be considered to reduce the risk of further infection.
