Tooth Extraction In Reigate, Surrey

Our primary goal is always to save your natural teeth whenever possible. However, if a tooth has sustained extensive damage or poses a risk to your surrounding teeth and gums—and cannot be restored with a crown or filling—an extraction may be the most appropriate course of action.

While tooth removal is considered a last resort, it is sometimes necessary to protect your overall oral health. At our Reigate clinic, we also offer private wisdom tooth removal, providing you with faster access to treatment and more flexible scheduling than traditional routes.

The removal of wisdom teeth (the third molars located at the very back of the mouth) is a very common procedure. These teeth are usually the last to emerge, often appearing in late adolescence or early adulthood.

Problems often arise because there is insufficient space in the jaw for wisdom teeth to grow properly. This can cause them to become "impacted," meaning they grow at an angle or get stuck against other teeth. This frequently leads to discomfort, swelling, or localized infections. In such instances, our dentists will likely recommend an extraction to prevent further complications.

Beyond wisdom teeth and physical damage, there are several clinical reasons why a tooth may need to be removed:

• Severe Infection: If a deep infection in the tooth’s pulp does not respond to antibiotics or root canal therapy.
• Advanced Gum Disease: When periodontal disease has caused the supporting bone and tissue to deteriorate, making the tooth loose.
• Orthodontic Preparation: To create necessary space in the mouth before beginning orthodontic treatment (braces or Invisalign).

If you are seeking wisdom tooth removal in Surrey, you can trust The Wellington Clinic for a professional and seamless experience at our Reigate practice.

To ensure your comfort, we typically perform extractions under local anaesthetic. This numbs the area completely, meaning that while you will remain awake and may feel some pressure, you should not feel any pain during the process.

The duration of the appointment depends on the tooth's location and the complexity of the case; a simple extraction might take only a few minutes, while more complex cases may take up to 30 minutes. We will always provide a clear estimate of time before we begin. To remove the tooth, we gently widen the socket and use a controlled rocking motion to loosen the tooth until it can be safely removed.

Immediately following the extraction, we place a gauze pad on the site to help a clot form and stop any bleeding. In some cases, small dissolvable stitches may be used. Most patients are able to return to their normal work routine the following day, and any mild post-procedure tenderness can usually be managed with standard over-the-counter pain relief like paracetamol.

Complete healing of the site usually takes between one and two weeks, provided you follow the specific aftercare instructions provided by our team. Recovery may take slightly longer for wisdom teeth or multiple extractions.

If you require several extractions, we can often perform them in a single visit to minimise your downtime - a popular choice for our patients in Reigate and the surrounding Surrey area. Once the area has healed, we can discuss restorative options such as dental implants or bridges to fill the gap and restore your smile’s function.