Typically, it takes only a few days or up to a week to fully recover from a tooth extraction, depending on the complexity of your case. However, you should notice improvement daily if you follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions.
Dental extractions range from straightforward to surgical.
Reasons You Might Need a Tooth Extraction in Charlestown
If you’re like most people, you don’t want to think about tooth extraction. However, we provide gentle treatment using powerful anesthesia. You’ll not feel pain. In many cases, we can also discuss tooth replacement options, such as dental implants.
Here are a few common reasons for extraction:
- You have a tooth broken below the gumline
- You have a loose tooth or teeth resulting from periodontitis
- A severely decayed or injured tooth that cannot be saved through crowning
- Overcrowded teeth (often a pretreatment before orthodontics)
- Failed root canal treatment
- A pretreatment before tooth replacement
- Wisdom tooth extraction
How to Promote Faster Tooth Extraction Recovery
For a straightforward recovery, be sure to follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions. For example, stick to a soft food diet for the first day, avoid tobacco use, and take any recommended medications on time.
For Tooth Extractions and Consultations, We Welcome Your Call
To learn more or to book a visit to our dental clinic, please call (02) 4942 1633.