Surgical Dental Extractions in Guildford

When Surgical Dental Extractions Are Needed

Surgical dental extractions in Guildford may be needed when a tooth cannot be removed using a simple extraction method. This often applies to impacted wisdom teeth, buried roots, broken roots, or teeth trapped beneath the gum or bone.

Wisdom teeth can become problematic when there is not enough space for them to come through properly. They may grow at an angle, remain partly covered by gum, or become impacted.

You May Need Surgical Tooth Extraction If You Have:

• Pain at the back of the mouth
• Swelling around a wisdom tooth
• Repeated gum infection
• Jaw discomfort
• Bad taste or bad breath
• Difficulty opening your mouth
• Damage to nearby teeth

What Happens During Treatment?

During treatment, your dentist may gently lift the gum or remove a small amount of bone to access the tooth. In some cases, the tooth may be divided into smaller sections to allow safer removal.

At Woodbridge Hill Dental Practice, surgical dental extractions are carefully planned using appropriate imaging and a patient-centred approach.