020 3984 9123Tooth Extractions near St John's Wood
Having a tooth pulled can be a nerve-wracking experience, even for some of the bravest patients.
So, if you find yourself delaying or worrying about upcoming tooth extraction, we’re here to tell you not to worry.
The sound of a tooth extraction can actually be scarier than the procedure itself. Performed under anaesthetic, tooth extractions are pain-free, causing the patient little to no discomfort at all.
And in our dental chair, you can trust that you’ll be in safe, caring hands.
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The anaesthetic was applied so gently, that I barely noticed it. As for the procedure, Dr. Priscila was so skilled and gentle that I actually fell asleep.
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- The go-to specialists for dental referrals in Westminster (W9 1RU)
- Our London clinic is a thirteen-minute walk from St John’s Wood
- We’re the dentist for dentists – so if other clinicians trust us with their teeth, then you know you’re in the right place. We accept complex cases.
Reasons you might need a tooth extraction
While tooth extraction is a last resort at our practice, several reasons exist why one of our dentists might need to pull a tooth.
It might be better for your oral health to remove a heavily damaged or infected tooth. Often when a tooth’s pulp is infected, it can cause significant pain for patients, and if the prescribed treatment of a root canal fails to work, we can either try a re-root canal or remove the tooth altogether.
On top of this, if you also happen to suffer from periodontal (gum) disease, which has caused the teeth to loosen, removing and replacing them with devices like dental implants might be necessary.
Another common reason for tooth extraction is when a mouth is overcrowded, causing teeth to become crooked and therefore causing the patient’s oral health to suffer.
Before we move forward with brace correction treatments, for example, it might be necessary to create additional room in the mouth for teeth to fall in neater, natural positions.
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Michael McGrade, 02/18/2019
How long does it take to recover from extracted tooth?
The answer depends on the complexity of your case and the reason why you need your tooth removed. However, most people feel back to normal within just a few days, with some forgetting about the procedure the next day.
We always advise patients to return to their normal activities within 48 to 72 hours, although it takes several weeks for the jawbone to heal completely.
That’s why especially with dental implants, we have to allow for a period of healing and cannot always place them immediately for missing teeth.
Some side effects are expected following an extraction, including bleeding, swelling and slight discomfort.
However, as the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, you will be permitted to drive home if that’s how you’ve chosen to arrive at our practice.
If you choose Maida Smiles in Maida Vale as your dentist, we will detail instructions on how to manage your healing without fuss successfully.
What NOT to do after a tooth extraction
If our London dentists in W9 recommend a tooth extraction to benefit your oral health, we’ll make sure to run through extraction recovery tips to help you speed up and assist the healing process.
For example, by avoiding a few simple things in the first few days of recovery, you can expect a more favourable recovery experience. We’ve listed them below:
- DO NOT touch the sutures (try and avoid your tongue exploring this new empty area)
- DO NOT smoke or drink alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hours following the procedure.
- DO NOT eat crunchy or hard foods; instead, opt for softer foods like yoghurts or pasta that are easy to chew.
- DO NOT drink through a straw as this can create suction that can dislodge the blood clot.
- DO NOT over-exert – this is your time to take it easy and allow your body to use the energy to heal the extraction site.
Instant appointments near St John's Wood
As our practice is so close to St John’s Wood, Shepherd’s Bush, Kensington, Chalk Farm & Islington, we’re often the first choice for patients needing fast, seamless fixes to everyday oral problems.
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- Address: 207-209 Sutherland Ave, London W9 1RU. Get directions.
- Telephone: 020 3583 9809
- Open six days a week: Monday – Saturday
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