Tooth Extraction in Melbourne
For various reasons, a dentist may need to remove a tooth or two. This is often done to reduce crowding in the mouth and make space for proper alignment of dentures, braces or Invisalign®, or when milk teeth are not falling out on their own to make room for permanent teeth to grow. Before any tooth is extracted, a series of tests will be conducted to ensure the tooth’s extraction is safe. We also consider the possibility of using other methods to reduce overcrowding before resorting to tooth extraction in Melbourne.
Reasons for Tooth Removal
- Trauma or disease: In cases of trauma, we usually try to restore the tooth back to health using various dental procedures. If this doesn’t work, the last resort is extracting the tooth. In case of diseases, we initially aim for restoration. When the health hazards caused by the presence of a tooth are considerably large, we resort to tooth removal in order to prevent infection from spreading to the jawbone.
- Orthodontic reasons: The human jaw can accommodate only a limited number of teeth. When a certain number of teeth are present in the jaw, it may lead to crowding which has serious drawbacks. To prevent these drawbacks from affecting your dental health, one or two teeth might need to be removed. Such extractions make room for other teeth to develop and also allow aligners to more easily fit.
- Wisdom tooth extraction: Early removal of an impacted wisdom tooth not only saves the patient from pain, but also prevents issues with the alignment and health of neighbouring teeth. Melbourne Dental Family Care offers wisdom tooth extraction in Vermont for cases where impacted wisdom teeth aren’t in the usual position or there isn’t room for them to emerge properly.
- Baby teeth: For the permanent teeth to grow fully, the baby teeth must be removed. Baby teeth will usually fall out on their own, but when they don’t, a children’s dentist may need to remove teeth to prevent crowding.
At Melbourne Dental Family Care, we understand that the incorrect extraction of a tooth can cause serious health problems. Our team of dentists carefully examine a tooth before deciding whether to extract it. We conduct thorough examinations using advanced technology that not only makes the process safe, but also minimises human error.
Only Highly Qualified Dentists
Our team has expert professionals who are immensely experienced for several years.
After Tooth Extraction Care Instructions
- Use painkillers as prescribed by our dentist.
- Place an icepack on the extraction area to minimise swelling, but not for any longer than 10 minutes at a time.
- In the days following teeth removal, rinse your mouth with warm salty water after eating.
- Take at least two days off from work to rest.
- Only sleep flat on your back, and have your head propped up on a pillow to stop bleeding from occurring.
- Complete the recommended course of antibiotics if prescribed, and obey any other after tooth extraction care instructions provided by your dentist.
Enquire About Tooth Extraction in Melbourne Today
If you need tooth removal or wisdom tooth extraction, contact Melbourne Dental Family Care today to learn more and make a booking. Call our Vermont clinic on (03) 9654 6181 or contact us online.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
