Tooth extraction

The procedure is performed under anesthesia using a local anesthetic injection.

Teeth have different shapes and different number of roots, therefore their extraction has variable degree of difficulty.

The teeth are grasped with dental forceps and extracted from the dental bed with waggle movements.

Local anesthesia (injection) lasts for about 2 hours, after which the wound from which the tooth was extracted may start to be painful for several days. Painkillers (analgesics) and cooling-packs for the first 24 hours after the procedure will help.

Immediately after the procedure there is a wound that bleeds - that's why the dentist gives you a swab to bite into for 15 minutes. Once the bleeding has stopped, you can throw the swab away.

It is not possible to eat or drink for 2 hours after the procedure, but even then you must bite carefully and only on the healthy side until the wound is completely healed. Usually, the wound is completely healed within a week.

After tooth extraction, you must not smoke, consume alcohol, eat or drink dairy products (milk). The wound must not be irritated or flushed, the blood clot must be left in a place and no attempt should be made to remove it with the tongue or a toothbrush.