Adult, permanent teeth are supposed to last a lifetime but sometimes, unforeseen circumstances can lead to teeth becoming so crooked, overcrowded, damaged or decayed that tooth removal may become necessary.
Before extracting the tooth, an x-ray is taken of the area to decide what appropriate technique shall be used to extract the tooth. A local anaesthetic is then administered to numb the tooth and its surrounding area. You will be closely monitored throughout the procedure in order to minimize discomfort.
Simple Extraction: These are the commonly performed extractions for most of the cases. After numbing the tooth, the dentist will loosen and then grasp the tooth with special dental instruments and take it out. Usually takes approximately 30-45 mins from start to finish.
Surgical Extractions: Theses generally are more complicated. A small incision (cut) into your gum is made. The gum and/or bone tissue may cover or surround a tooth in a way that makes it difficult for the dentist to access therefore, sometimes it’s necessary to remove part of the bone around the tooth or to cut the tooth in half in order to extract it.Your dentist may need to place stitches around the gum once the extraction has been completed.
Post-operative instructions are given at the end of your treatment which you must closely follow to ensure a swift and healthy recovery.
In order for the healing process to work the area must be cleaned regularly. You must also
Expect some bleeding after extraction which is normal. When this happens you must sit in a right up position, with your head and shoulder raised. Gently bite onto the bite packs (gauze) given to you at the surgery for about 10-20 mins. If your experience soreness or discomfort, take whatever pain relief you would usually take for a headaches but avoid aspirin which only encourages the bleeding.
Testimonials
I got teeth straightening treatment over a period of 4 months for the Inman Aligner. The dentist talks you through each step of the process and is extremely professional, as are all her staff. Now I have the smile I always desired, and achieving this was faster and easier than I thought! I would highly recommend NW1 Dental Care for Inman Aligner treatment in London.
John Sheen
Excellent professional service and great results. I am so pleased with the outcome of the Inman Aligner treatment after only 3 months , my bottom front teeth are perfectly aligned and didn’t cost a fortune. Nice friendly people too
Gareth Stone
Harry A.S
After much research, I chose NW1 Dental Care for Lumineers (and SO GLAD I did!!!) As someone with multiple jobs and a very busy schedule, I messaged them over whatapp through their website and was immediately responded to by one of the team members! I asked a few questions and was booked in for an appointment with the dentist two days later. When I arrived, the team was very welcoming and friendly, and met the dentist in no time. I asked her all the questions i had in mind before going ahead and you could see from how they listen and responded that they cared. The entire treatment was fab, Dr. Anima nailed what I wanted! I am a VERY picky person and I couldn’t be more ecstatic with the results!! Really happy now and I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend their services! I can’t stop smiling!!
Natasha Park
Thank you NW1 Dental Care, for your wonderful Lumineers. I am really enjoying my new smile! I would say this place is the best in London if you want Lumineers 🙂
Rachel Wark
Received Invisalign and whitening treatment for my wedding that’s coming up in May. I’m so happy with the results I’ve gone on to recommend NW1 Dental care to my fiance and friends
Shona Masson
Really happy I went with this practice to start my Invisalign journey. I went to a few other dentists to get some quotes but I decided to go with NW1 Dental Care. From calling to make an initial free appointment to the actual fitting of my Invisalign everything has gone really smoothly. Dr Anima is very personable and answered all my questions without any hesitation. All the staff are super friendly and make me feel at ease which was great for a nervous patient like me! 10/10
Georgiana Musat
I would highly recommend NW1 Dental care after my experience with Invisalign braces. The initial appointment was super helpful (not pushy at all) and they let me know all the different options available to me. I was able to pay monthly after an initial deposit and to suit my schedule, I also staggered the top teeth and then the bottom. As part of the package I also had several whitening treatments and they were keen to support these until I was 100% happy with the outcome. I had my treatment with Dr Bodane who is super lovely and she always put me at ease. would definitely recommend NW1 🙂
Rachel O'Connell
Coming to the end of my Invisalign treatment (two more sets!) Prior to starting treatment, I visited several dental surgeries to obtain quotes. NW1 Dental was the third I visited and I had a free one to one consultation with Dr Bodane.
Dr Bodane is fantastic. Not only is she an expert in her field but she is very personable and made me feel extremely comfortable and reassured. I knew there and then that NW1 was the surgery of choice for me.
When it comes to my teeth, Dr Bodane is a perfectionist and has shown consistent passion in making sure mine are as good as they can be. The surgery is very clean and the staff are very friendly. Customer service is great.
Glad I chose NW1 Dental. I’ve had a great experience and i’m extremely happy with the end result of my Invisalign treatment. Many thanks to Dr Bodane and her fantastic team.
Darrean Brain
I want to thank Dr Anima for all her hard work, she has made my teeth look amazing. I can smile without being embarrassed of my teeth. Anima is very professional, friendly and gives the best advice of care and how to keep teeth clean for a lifetime. I would recommend Anima to anyone who wants amazing teeth with that Colgate smile.
Mrs N