Extraction

Tooth extraction is the painless removal of a problematic tooth or teeth to alleviate pain, discomfort, or to prepare for other dental treatments. At The Smile Town Dental Clinic in Pune, we ensure that tooth extraction is performed only when absolutely necessary, prioritizing your oral health and comfort.

Tooth extraction is advised in the following cases:

• Grossly decayed teeth that cannot be repaired.
• Root fragments or root pieces.
• Vertically fractured teeth.
• Impacted teeth (e.g., wisdom teeth).
• Orthodontic treatment requiring space creation.
• Loose teeth due to advanced gum disease.

No, it is not painful. The area is numbed with local anesthesia before the procedure, ensuring you feel no pain. You may experience minor discomfort, but our experienced team ensures a smooth and stress-free process.

Yes, replacing extracted teeth is essential for the following reasons:

• Prevents adjacent teeth from shifting and filling the empty space.
• Avoids supra-eruption of the opposing tooth.
• Maintains even distribution of chewing forces to prevent stress on remaining teeth.
• Preserves proper speech and pronunciation, especially if front teeth are missing.
• Improves digestion by enabling proper chewing of food.

If missing teeth are not replaced, it can lead to:

• Sagging of facial muscles, affecting appearance.
• Difficulty in eating and speaking.
• Increased stress on remaining teeth, potentially leading to additional dental issues.

Wisdom teeth do not always require removal. However, they may need extraction if:

• There isn’t enough space in the jaw for them to erupt properly.
• They are tilted or impacted, causing pain or food lodgment.
• They lead to cavities or infections in adjacent teeth.

In such cases, we perform a thorough examination and may recommend an X-ray to determine the best course of action.

Depending on your oral health and requirements, the following replacement options are available:

Removable Options:

• Complete Dentures: Replaces all missing teeth.
• Removable Partial Dentures: Replaces one or a few missing teeth.

Fixed Options:

• Dental Bridge: Replaces one or more missing teeth by taking support from adjacent teeth.

Dental Implants: A fixed solution to replace one, multiple, or all missing teeth without affecting neighboring teeth.