Does tooth extraction hurt?

No. Local anesthesia ensures the area is completely numb during the extraction. You will feel pressure, but no sharp pain. Mild soreness after the anesthesia wears off is manageable with prescribed pain medication.

What is a dry socket and how can I avoid it?

Dry socket occurs when the protective blood clot dislodges from the tooth socket, exposing bone and nerves. Avoid vigorous spitting, rinsing, hot foods, and using straws for the first 24 hours to prevent it.

When can I replace the extracted tooth?

Once the socket and bone have healed (typically 6–12 weeks), the dentist will discuss permanent replacement options such as dental bridges, removable dentures, or implants.

Clinical Service

Duration: 20–45 minutes depending on complexity

Tooth Extraction in Mohammadpur, Dhaka

Quick Summary

Tooth extraction is the clinical removal of a severely damaged, infected, or impacted tooth when restorative therapies cannot save it. At Mohammadpur Dental in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, extractions are performed with gentle local anesthesia and sterile protocols for maximum comfort.

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Understanding This Treatment

Tooth extraction is recommended only when conservative treatments such as fillings, root canals, or crowns cannot preserve the natural tooth structure.

Common reasons include extensive subgingival decay, severe periodontal bone loss, vertical root fractures, or impacted third molars (wisdom teeth).

Modern dental anesthesia and atraumatic instrumentation ensure the procedure is performed with minimal tissue disruption.

Who Needs This Treatment?

Severe throbbing pain from an unrepairable tooth or fractured root.
Painful, swollen, or partially erupted wisdom teeth (pericoronitis).
Teeth with advanced periodontal disease causing excessive mobility.
Orthodontic requirements to alleviate severe dental crowding when advised.

Step-by-Step Clinical Procedure

1. Clinical & X-ray Assessment

The dentist assesses the tooth position, root anatomy, and surrounding bone with a dental radiograph.

2. Local Anesthesia

Targeted local anesthesia is administered to numb the tooth and surrounding gum completely.

3. Gentle Extraction

Using specialized atraumatic instruments, the tooth is gently loosened from the socket and lifted out.

4. Hemostasis & Gauze Placement

Sterile gauze is placed over the extraction site with firm bite pressure to encourage healthy blood clot formation.

Recovery & Aftercare Guidelines

Most patients recover comfortably within 24 to 72 hours following simple extractions by carefully observing aftercare instructions.

Keep firm pressure on the sterile gauze for 45–60 minutes after the procedure.
Do NOT spit vigorously, smoke, or drink through a straw for 24 hours to prevent dry socket.
Eat soft, cool foods (yogurt, ice cream, soup) for the first day; avoid hot, spicy, or crunchy meals.
Take prescribed pain medications as directed by your dentist.

When to Contact Us Immediately:If you experience uncontrolled bleeding, worsening throbbing pain after day 2 (possible dry socket), high fever, or significant facial swelling, contact Mohammadpur Dental immediately.

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