When it is needed
When a tooth is too badly damaged to repair, is causing repeated infection, or needs to be removed for other dental treatment.
Oral & maxillofacial surgery
Extractions & oral surgery
दाँत निकाल्ने तथा मुखको शल्यक्रिया
This treatment includes: Tooth extraction; Removal of impacted teeth; Minor oral surgery.
Tooth extraction
बिग्रेको दाँत निकाल्ने
Removing a tooth that cannot be saved, for example because of severe decay, infection, gum disease or damage.
What to expect
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic, so you feel pressure rather than pain, and the tooth is gently removed.
Aftercare
Bite on gauze, avoid rinsing, spitting, smoking and hot drinks for the first day, and follow the written advice. Contact us if bleeding or pain gets worse.
Removal of impacted teeth
इम्प्याक्टेड दाँत निकाल्ने
Surgical removal of a tooth, often a wisdom tooth, that is stuck under the gum or bone and cannot come through properly.
When it is needed
Repeated pain, swelling or infection around a partly erupted tooth, or damage to the neighbouring tooth.
What to expect
Done with local anaesthetic. A small opening in the gum may be needed, and stitches may be placed.
Aftercare
Some swelling and discomfort for a few days is normal. Follow the aftercare advice, eat soft food and attend the review if stitches need removing.
Minor oral surgery
मुखको सानो शल्यक्रिया
Small surgical procedures in the mouth, such as removing difficult teeth or roots, treating small cysts or swellings, or minor gum procedures.
When it is needed
When your dentist finds a problem that needs a small surgical procedure.
What to expect
Done with local anaesthetic after your dentist explains the procedure, the risks and the recovery.
Aftercare
You receive written aftercare advice. Some swelling or discomfort is normal; contact us if it gets worse instead of better.
General information only. Your dentist will explain what is right for you after an examination.
Other treatments
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