Implants & surgery
Tooth extractions
Losing a tooth is a big deal, and you deserve to know your options before anything comes out. When a tooth cannot be saved, we remove it as gently as possible and talk you through the options for replacing it.
- Time
- Usually under an hour
- Anaesthetic
- Local, sedation or general
- Recovery
- Usually a few days
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Is this right for me?
Every mouth is different. Your dentist will confirm what suits you after an examination.
- A tooth is badly decayed or broken beyond repair
- A tooth is loose from gum disease
- Teeth need removing for braces or aligners
- An infected tooth is causing pain or swelling
What happens
Assess
We examine the tooth and take an X-ray, and explain whether it can be saved.
Numb
Local anaesthetic numbs the area. Sedation or general anaesthetic is available for anxious patients.
Remove
The tooth is eased out, and a stitch placed if needed.
Replace
We talk about implants, bridges or dentures to fill the gap if needed.
Recovery and aftercare
Bite on gauze for the first hour. For 24 hours, do not rinse hard, spit, smoke or drink through a straw, so the clot can form. Eat soft food, and call us if bleeding does not stop or pain gets worse after a few days.
Tooth extractions
Clinical Lead: Dr. Abraham Zacharia BDS FDSRCS(Eng)Practice: A2ZDental Rockhampton
When a tooth cannot be saved, we remove it as gently as possible and talk you through the options for replacing it. Treatment is provided at A2ZDental, 36 Macaree Street, Berserker, Rockhampton QLD 4701, led by Dr. Abraham Zacharia BDS FDSRCS(Eng).
Equipment we use
- Digital X-rays, and 3D imaging when a tooth sits close to nerves or the sinus
- Sterile surgical set-up
Materials
- Dissolving stitches where needed
Comfort options
- Local anaesthetic for treatment that needs it
- Happy gas (nitrous oxide) and oral sedation for nervous patients
- Treatment under general anaesthetic in-house with a specialist anaesthetist, where suitable
Fees and health funds
- All health funds accepted, claimed on the spot with HICAPS
- Not a preferred provider for any fund
- Payment plans through humm, Zip, Dossh and TLC (subject to approval)
- Your fees are explained before treatment starts
Need a tooth out?
Book an assessment, with a 3D scan where needed. Choose to be awake, relaxed with happy gas, or asleep under in-house GA, with written costs first.
Important information: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Questions about tooth extractions
Clear answers to the questions our patients ask most.
Does having a tooth out hurt?
The area is fully numbed, so you feel pressure rather than pain during the extraction. Afterwards there is usually some soreness for a few days, managed with ordinary pain relief. Tell reception if you are anxious — sedation and general anaesthetic are both available. Sedation and general anaesthetic are quoted separately, in addition to the treatment fee.
How long does it take to heal after an extraction?
The gum usually closes over within one to two weeks, and the bone underneath continues filling in for several months. Most people are back to normal eating within a few days. You will be given written aftercare instructions on the day.
Can I have several teeth out at once?
Yes, and it is often preferable to spreading it across appointments. If several teeth are involved, or if you would rather not be awake, this can be done under general anaesthetic in a single session on site. Sedation and general anaesthetic are quoted separately, in addition to the treatment fee.
How much does it cost to have a tooth out in Rockhampton?
The figure comes after the tooth has been looked at. A straightforward tooth is simpler than one that is broken down, has curved roots or needs a surgical approach, and an X-ray is usually what tells them apart. You are given the figure in writing before treatment starts.
What are my options for the gap afterwards?
An implant, a bridge, or a denture — or leaving it, if the tooth was at the back and not visible. Each has different cost, timeframe and bone requirements. It is worth discussing before the extraction, because some options are easier if planned in advance.
Will I be left without a tooth at the front?
No. If a front tooth has to come out, a temporary replacement is normally arranged so you do not leave with a visible gap. Raise it when the extraction is planned so it can be made beforehand.
What does having a tooth taken out involve?
The first question is whether it has to come out at all. A three-dimensional scan shows what is left under the gum, which is usually more than it looks from above. If it can be saved we will say so, and if it cannot we will tell you what goes in its place before we take it out.
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A2ZDental Rockhampton - Tooth Extractions
Clinical Lead: Dr. Abraham Zacharia BDS FDSRCS(Eng)
Conveniently located at 36 Macaree Street in Berserker, welcoming patients from all across Rockhampton, Gracemere, and the Capricorn Coast with gentle family and emergency dentistry.
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