Gums & surgery
Extractions & Wisdom Teeth
Learn about removing a tooth, protecting healing and planning what follows.
What it does
Extraction removes a tooth that cannot be kept or whose removal is indicated for another reason. Wisdom teeth need individual assessment; not every wisdom tooth must be removed.
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Wisdom tooth removal explained
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Learn about removing wisdom teeth from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
This focuses on wisdom teeth. A straightforward extraction of another tooth may involve different steps.
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What usually happens
The sequence and number of visits depend on the individual case.
Evaluate
An examination and appropriate imaging guide the decision.
Plan comfort
Discuss local anesthesia and any additional sedation needs.
Remove
The clinician removes the tooth; some cases require a surgical approach.
Protect healing
Follow the aftercare plan and discuss replacement when appropriate.
Benefits, limits & trade-offs
Bleeding, infection, dry socket and nerve injury are possible. Ask whom to contact for problems. Difficulty breathing or swallowing requires emergency help.
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Questions for your dentist
- Why remove this tooth now?
- Who provides after-hours advice?
- Will this space need a replacement or graft?
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Before you book
- Confirm that the office offers the specific procedure or technology you want to discuss.
- Ask who performs the treatment and about their relevant training and experience.
- Discuss whether it suits your situation, alternatives, the total fee and follow-up care.