Tooth Extraction Services at Our Dental Clinic in Ota and Magboro

Extraction is the removal of a tooth after the area has been numbed with local anaesthetic. A simple extraction treats a tooth that is visible above the gumline and usually involves loosening the tooth and lifting it out. A surgical extraction may be considered for a tooth that is broken at the gumline or positioned below the gum.

Which approach applies depends on assessment. Digital dental X-rays show the shape of the roots and the surrounding bone, which helps the dentist plan the safest way to proceed.

Deep decay that reaches beyond repair, a fracture below the gumline, advanced gum disease that loosens a tooth and infection that cannot be controlled are common reasons. Crowding can also call for extraction, particularly before orthodontic treatment, and some teeth that grow in awkward positions cause ongoing problems.

Persistent toothache, swelling, a loose tooth, a bad taste or pain on biting are signs worth having checked. Early assessment sometimes allows a tooth to be saved with a filling, crown or root canal treatment, and the dentist will discuss those alternatives first.

• Severe decay beyond repair
• Fractured or broken teeth
• Loose teeth from advanced gum disease
• Recurring infection around a tooth
• Crowding that requires space

The visit begins with an examination and X-ray, followed by a discussion of your options and any health conditions or medicines the dentist should know about. Local anaesthetic numbs the tooth and surrounding tissue, so pressure is felt while sharp pain is typically controlled.

The gentle and calm environment at the clinic helps nervous patients. The team explains each stage, checks your comfort throughout and gives written or spoken instructions before you leave.

A blood clot forms in the socket and protects the healing area, so the first day calls for rest and care. Dentists usually advise avoiding vigorous rinsing, smoking, straws and hot drinks during the early period, and eating soft foods on the opposite side of the mouth. Mild soreness and slight swelling are typical and usually settle over several days.

Contact the clinic if pain increases after the first days, bleeding continues or swelling spreads. Follow up care is part of the service, and the team can review how the area is healing.

A gap can affect chewing, speech and the position of neighbouring teeth over time. Options typically include dental implants, bridges and dentures, and the right choice depends on the location of the gap and the health of the surrounding teeth and bone.

Discuss replacement during your planning visit so that the extraction fits into a complete treatment plan. Patients from Ifo, Agbara and Abeokuta are welcome to ask about the sequence of care.