Severe pain, significant swelling or another urgent dental problem may require prompt assessment through our Emergency Dentist in West Hampstead service.
A dentist may recommend extraction when keeping the tooth is no longer a predictable or appropriate option.
Reasons can include:
Extraction should not automatically be the first option for a damaged tooth.
Your dentist will assess whether the tooth could reasonably be restored before recommending removal.
After an extraction, a blood clot normally forms in the socket and plays an important role in healing.
A dry socket can occur when this clot does not form properly or becomes disrupted.
This can lead to significant pain developing after the extraction.
If pain becomes severe or increases rather than gradually improving, contact your dentist for assessment.
Following your post-extraction instructions can help support normal healing.
We aim to keep treatment costs clear.
Tooth extraction at Medical Dental Spa currently starts from £180.
The final fee can depend on the type and complexity of the extraction required.
Your dentist will assess the tooth and explain the recommended procedure and associated cost before treatment.
If additional treatment or investigation is required, this will also be discussed separately.
Wisdom teeth can sometimes require extraction when they cause recurring pain, inflammation, infection or other problems.
However, wisdom teeth can present different clinical considerations from routine tooth extractions.
Not every wisdom tooth needs to be removed.
If you are experiencing pain or swelling around a wisdom tooth, we can assess the area and explain whether monitoring, treatment or removal may be appropriate.
For detailed information, visit our dedicated Wisdom Tooth Removal page.
Not every extracted tooth needs to be replaced.
Whether replacement is appropriate depends on factors including:
Where replacement is appropriate, possible options may include:
Your dentist can discuss these options after assessing your mouth and allowing for appropriate healing where required.
Some extractions cannot be avoided, particularly where a tooth has suffered significant trauma or structural damage.
However, preventive dental care can help reduce the risk of tooth loss caused by decay and gum disease.
This includes:
For more information, visit our Preventive Dentistry page.
Tooth extraction forms one part of wider general dental care.
At Medical Dental Spa, patients can also access:
For an overview of these services, visit our General Dentistry in West Hampstead page.
Where appropriate, preserving a natural tooth is considered before extraction.
The alternative depends on what is wrong with the tooth.
Dental Filling
A tooth affected by limited decay or damage may sometimes be restored with a composite filling.
Composite fillings currently start from £180.
Root Canal Treatment
If infection or inflammation has affected the tissue inside a tooth but the tooth remains restorable, root canal treatment may sometimes help preserve it.
Dental Crown
A weakened or heavily restored tooth may sometimes be protected with a dental crown, provided sufficient suitable tooth structure remains.
Your dentist will explain whether any of these options are clinically appropriate before recommending extraction.
Tooth extraction at Medical Dental Spa currently starts from £180. The final cost depends on the treatment required.
No. Depending on its condition, a tooth may sometimes be restored with a filling, root canal treatment or crown.
Your dentist assesses the tooth and surrounding area and may recommend X-rays where clinically necessary before confirming treatment.
Local anaesthetic is typically used to numb the treatment area before a tooth is removed.
Follow the aftercare instructions provided by your dental team, protect the healing area and contact the clinic if concerning symptoms develop.
No. The need for replacement depends on the tooth, your bite, surrounding teeth and wider oral health.
They can be. Wisdom teeth may require additional assessment depending on their position and the surrounding structures.
Severe pain, significant swelling or another urgent dental problem may require prompt assessment through our Emergency Dentist in West Hampstead service.
