{"id":194,"date":"2025-02-13T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learningspaces.dundee.ac.uk\/sden-severetoothache\/?page_id=194"},"modified":"2025-02-13T15:01:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T15:01:00","slug":"treatment-option-tooth-removal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/treatment-option-tooth-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment Option: Tooth Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tooth-rem-2-1024x704.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-420 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tooth-rem-2-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tooth-rem-2-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tooth-rem-2-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tooth-rem-2-1536x1056.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tooth-rem-2.png 1909w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Tooth removal (also called tooth extraction) means taking a tooth out of your mouth. The dentist will first make sure your tooth is numb, so you don&#8217;t feel any pain. You might still feel some pressure or movement, but it won&#8217;t hurt. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The dentist will loosen the tooth with special tools and take it out, which usually only takes a few minutes. If needed, they may put in a few stitches to help the area to heal. The stiches will dissolve after 2 to 4 weeks (they do not need to be removed). Following this procedure, there will be a gap where the tooth was. It&#8217;s a good idea to talk with your dentist about options to replace the missing tooth, like dentures, bridges, or implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How well does this treatment work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Tooth removal is usually very successful. Most people heal without any problems, and the area recovers well. However, some complications and risks are to be considered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-white-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tooth Breakage: <\/strong>Sometimes the tooth doesn&#8217;t come out in one piece, and a specialist may need to remove the remaining parts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Infection or Dry Socket: <\/strong>The socket can become infected, or the clot can come out too soon, causing pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Follow-Up: <\/strong>After tooth removal, your dentist may give you instructions to care for the area, like avoiding certain foods or rinsing with salt water. They may also schedule a follow-up to check on healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"975\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tick-1-1024x975.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195\" style=\"width:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tick-1-1024x975.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tick-1-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tick-1-768x732.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tick-1-1536x1463.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/tick-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Removes the source of pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/cross-1-1024x975.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199\" style=\"width:50px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Risks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Some pain after the procedure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Some slight bleeding from the tooth socket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Some swelling and bruising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Sometimes stitches are used which will usually fall out by themselves in 2 to 4 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/q-1-1024x975.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202\" style=\"width:50px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What next?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you opt for a tooth removal following a discussion with your dentist, the aftercare is important to make sure the tooth socket heals without complications. Your dentist will be able to explain this in more detail. One downside of removing the tooth is that it leaves a gap. This may affect how you eat, drink, or speak. It&#8217;s a good idea to talk with your dentist about options to replace the missing tooth, like dentures, bridges, or implants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"282\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_561861745-1024x282.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_561861745-1024x282.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_561861745-300x83.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_561861745-768x211.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_561861745-1536x422.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.dundee.ac.uk\/severe-pulpitis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/266\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_561861745.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Other treatment options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learningspaces.dundee.ac.uk\/sden-severetoothache\/treatment-option-do-nothing\/\" style=\"background-color:#80c6dd\"><strong>Do nothing<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learningspaces.dundee.ac.uk\/sden-severetoothache\/treatment-option-pulpotomy\/\" style=\"background-color:#80c6dd\"><strong>Pulpotomy<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learningspaces.dundee.ac.uk\/sden-severetoothache\/treatment-option-root-canal\/\" style=\"background-color:#80c6dd\"><strong>Root canal treatment<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learningspaces.dundee.ac.uk\/sden-severetoothache\" style=\"background-color:#d96652\"><strong>Back to homepage<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth removal (also called tooth extraction) means taking a tooth out of your mouth. 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