How long does healing take?

Initial healing is usually a few days to a week.

Do I need a replacement afterward?

For visible or functional teeth, your dentist will discuss options like an implant or bridge.

Oral Surgery

When removal is the healthiest option

Extractions

Gentle, safe removal when a tooth can't be saved.

20–40 minutes per tooth

Typical duration

Initial healing in a few days to a week; full socket healing over several weeks.

Recovery

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Overview

Extractions are recommended when a tooth is too damaged or decayed to save. Done under local anaesthesia, most patients describe far less discomfort than they expected.

Is this right for you?

Patients with a severely decayed or damaged tooth
Anyone needing extractions as part of orthodontic or denture planning
Patients with a tooth beyond repair

Signs to watch for

A tooth too decayed, cracked, or infected to save
Persistent pain from a badly damaged tooth
A tooth flagged for removal ahead of dentures or braces

Why patients choose this

Removes a source of pain or infection

Often far less uncomfortable than patients expect

Clears the way for a replacement like an implant or bridge

What to expect

Assessment & X-ray

Confirms the tooth's position and the safest removal approach.

Numbing

Full local anaesthesia before any work begins.

Extraction

Careful removal with care taken around nerves and neighbouring teeth.

Aftercare guidance

Clear instructions for a smooth recovery at home.

Technology used

Digital X-ray to confirm root position
Local anaesthesia throughout

Treatment duration

20–40 minutes per tooth

Exact timing depends on your specific case — confirmed at consultation.

Recovery

Initial healing in a few days to a week; full socket healing over several weeks.

Common questions

The area is fully numbed beforehand — most patients feel pressure, not pain.

Meet our doctors

A team our patients have trusted for 17 years.

Dr. Neha Kulsum

Proprietor · Root Canal Specialist & Cosmetic Dentist · 12+ years experience

Dr. Neha specialises in painless root canal treatments, smile designing, cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges, restorative procedures, and preventive oral healthcare — always with a strong emphasis on precision, comfort, and patient satisfaction. She believes every smile is unique, and takes the time to understand each patient's individual needs before building a treatment plan that prioritises both long-term oral health and aesthetics. As the clinic's proprietor, she carries forward a legacy that began in 1995 — integrating modern dental technology and evidence-based practice with the same gentle, unhurried approach that's kept generations of the same families coming back.

"Your smile is our priority, and your trust is our greatest achievement."

Dr. Shyama Pramod

BDS, MDS, FPOS · Orthodontist

MDS — Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Fellowship in Surgical Orthodontics
RGUHS rank holder
Pierre Fauchard Academy award recipient (South Asia Division)
Braces & clear aligner treatment planning

Dr. Shyama plans and manages orthodontic treatment — braces and clear aligners — including cases that need a combined surgical and orthodontic approach. She holds an MDS in orthodontics alongside a Fellowship in Surgical Orthodontics, graduated as a rank holder from RGUHS, and has been recognised by the Pierre Fauchard Academy for its South Asia division.