Having served the Elsternwick community for almost a century, we are steadfast in our commitment to preserving your natural smile. However, there are stances where tooth extraction becomes a necessity such as due to severe decay, impacted wisdom teeth, or to make space before an orthodontic treatment.
We empathise with the anxiety that dental procedures, particularly tooth extractions, can bring. Our dentists are known for their calming and gentle approach, ensuring your treatment is carried out with utmost care and precision. We are always looking for ways to ensure our patients receive the best possible care during and post-treatment.
We care deeply about our patient’s comfort and well-being and are always looking for ways to improve experience and treatment quality. This is a testament to the success of our clinic across generations.
We incorporate state-of-the-art digital technology – such as digital X-rays, laser technology and OPG scanning – as part of our assessment tools. We also implement the innovative regenerative method CGF (Concentrated Growth Factors) following the extraction, whereby the patient’s blood is drawn and centrifuged to encourage faster wound healing, reduce swelling and pain through various components including platelets.
We have also gone the extra mile to make sure our treatment water is at a warm temperature to soothe the treated tender area.
Tooth extractions may be necessary when a tooth is so decayed or damaged that fillings or crowns cannot repair it. Removing the infected tooth can prevent further dental complications.
An overcrowded mouth can lead to misalignment and orthodontic issues. Extracting teeth in such cases can make room for better alignment through braces or other orthodontic methods.
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, often don’t have enough space to grow properly. This can cause pain, infection, or harm to other teeth, making their removal essential.
In the advanced stages of gum disease, teeth may become loose or are at risk of falling out. Extraction might be the best option to stop the infection from spreading.
For certain orthodontic treatments, it might be necessary to remove some teeth to get the desired alignment and correct the bite.
In situations where there is severe dental pain or discomfort, emergency wisdom tooth extraction may be needed to quickly resolve the issue.
We believe that our duty of care does not end with your tooth extraction. While we will equip you with post-operative care instructions, we also offer alternatives to restore the function and aesthetics of your extracted functional tooth.
If your functional tooth has extreme decay or infection beyond repair, the best course of action is to often extract and replace it with prosthetic alternatives. At Central Dental Elsternwick, we offer a range of options such as dental implants, bridges and dentures. Your choice may depend on your individual health condition, finances, and personal preference. We will discuss this with you in detail.
You will be provided with detailed post-operative care instructions following your surgery, tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.
Some of the common recommendations are refraining from eating, drinking or rinsing your mouth for the first 4 hours, taking prescribed medicine to ease your pain, avoiding any hard, sticky food and using cold compress to minimise swelling.
Wisdom teeth are advised to be removed only in conditions of impaction, crowding and infections. Often wisdom teeth erupt in an undesirable position, causing severe pain, swelling and damage to nearby areas. Left untreated, this could lead to misalignment of the teeth. Wisdom teeth are also often hard to clean at home, creating an ideal breeding ground for bacterial growth.
If you are experiencing toothache, swelling or discomfort in your wisdom teeth area, please book your consultation appointment as soon as possible. We will thoroughly analyse and recommend the best course of action to ease your inconvenience.
Dental implant’s suitability depends on various factors, mainly placement location and healthy jawbone density for dental implant stability. Our OPG X-ray reports are invaluable to assess the jawbone condition and immediately advising your suitability.
In some cases, dental implants can be placed immediately after extraction, while some may require a waiting period ranging from 1 week to 3+ months. Your post-treatment prosthetic dental treatment options will be thoroughly discussed with you.
Central Dental Elsternwick acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, seas and skies throughout Australia and pays respect to their Elders, past and present. In particular, we recognise their deep connection to Country and honour their knowledge and wisdom in caring for it.
