When a tooth cannot be saved through restorative treatment, extraction at Randhawa Dentistry is carried out with care, precision, and thorough pain management. The dentist will always exhaust every restorative option before recommending removal, and will explain clearly why extraction is the most appropriate course of action in your specific case. Following extraction, the team provides detailed aftercare instructions and discusses tooth replacement options — including bridges, dentures, or implants — so you can make an informed decision about the next step.
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The extraction is performed under local anaesthetic, which means you will feel movement and pressure as the tooth is loosened and removed, but you should not feel sharp pain. If at any point you feel discomfort beyond pressure, let the dentist know immediately — additional anaesthetic can be administered. Post-operative soreness typically peaks at 24–48 hours and resolves within a few days.
For the first 24 hours, avoid rinsing, spitting forcefully, smoking, or drinking through a straw — all of which can dislodge the blood clot and delay healing. From day two onwards, gentle warm salt-water rinses (half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water) help keep the socket clean. Soft foods, adequate hydration, and avoiding strenuous exercise for 48 hours all support normal healing.
The three main options are a dental implant (a titanium root placed into the jawbone, topped with a crown), a fixed bridge (which uses adjacent teeth as anchors), or a partial denture (a removable option). Each has different clinical requirements, costs, and longevity profiles. The dentist will discuss all three options with you after extraction, once the socket has healed sufficiently for assessment.