Gentle, Caring & Pain-Free Tooth Removal
When a tooth cannot be saved, our experienced team ensures your extraction is as comfortable, safe and stress-free as possible — with full aftercare support throughout your recovery.
Tooth Extraction at Wickham Market Dental
Compassionate care when extraction is the right solution
While our team always aims to preserve your natural teeth wherever possible, there are situations where tooth extraction is the safest and most appropriate treatment option. Our priority at Wickham Market Dental is to make the procedure as comfortable, dignified and straightforward as possible.
Using modern local anaesthetic techniques and a gentle, patient-focused approach, the vast majority of extractions are completely pain-free during the procedure. Our experienced clinical team will talk you through every step, answer your questions and ensure you feel fully prepared and at ease before we begin.
Following your extraction, we provide detailed aftercare advice and discuss suitable tooth replacement options — including dental implants, bridges and dentures — so you can make an informed choice about restoring your smile.
Why Choose Wickham Market Dental?
- Experienced, caring clinical team
- NHS and private treatment options
- Modern, comfortable practice
- Flexible finance available
- Serving patients since 1985
- Convenient Suffolk location
Why Patients Choose This Treatment
Pain Relief
When a tooth is severely decayed, infected or damaged beyond repair, extraction provides immediate relief from ongoing dental pain and prevents the infection from spreading further.
Prevents Further Complications
Removing a failing tooth protects surrounding teeth and gum tissue from infection and damage, safeguarding the long-term health of your mouth.
Performed Under Local Anaesthetic
All extractions are carried out under effective local anaesthetic. You will feel pressure and movement but no pain. We can also discuss sedation options for particularly anxious patients.
Experienced, Caring Team
Our dentists are experienced in both routine and surgical extractions and approach every patient with empathy, patience and professionalism to minimise anxiety and discomfort.
Comprehensive Aftercare
We provide full written and verbal aftercare instructions following every extraction, and our team is always available to answer questions or concerns during your recovery.
Tooth Replacement Planning
We discuss your options for replacing the extracted tooth — including dental implants, bridges and dentures — so you can restore your smile and chewing function as soon as appropriate.
When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
Our team always explores every option to save your natural tooth first. Extraction is recommended when:
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Book a consultation with our experienced team. We will assess your individual situation and recommend the most suitable treatment for your needs and goals.
Book Free ConsultationYour Treatment Journey
We guide you through every stage — from your first consultation to your final result.
Examination & X-ray
15–20 minutesWe examine the affected tooth and take a digital X-ray to assess the root structure, surrounding bone and the position of any nerves. This allows us to plan the safest and most efficient removal.
Discussion & Consent
10–15 minutesWe talk you through the procedure, explain what to expect, answer any questions and obtain your informed consent. If you feel anxious, please tell us — we can discuss additional measures to help you feel at ease.
Local Anaesthetic
10 minutesWe apply a topical numbing gel before administering the local anaesthetic injection to minimise any discomfort. We always wait until the area is fully numb before proceeding.
Extraction
5–30 minutes depending on complexityUsing specialist instruments, we gently loosen and remove the tooth from its socket. For more complex surgical extractions (e.g. impacted wisdom teeth), an incision may be made in the gum. The procedure is quick once the area is fully numb.
Aftercare & Recovery Guidance
10–15 minutesOnce the tooth is removed, we may place a small piece of gauze to help blood clotting. We provide detailed written aftercare instructions covering pain management, swelling, diet, activity and warning signs to watch for.
Follow-Up & Replacement Discussion
At a later appointmentWe arrange a follow-up appointment to check healing and discuss tooth replacement options. Preserving the space and replacing the tooth promptly helps prevent neighbouring teeth from shifting.
Treatment Fees
Tooth extraction is available on both NHS and private basis. NHS Band pricing applies for NHS-registered patients.
NHS Extraction
Currently £70.70 (NHS charge)
- Available to NHS-registered patients
- Includes examination and X-ray if needed
- Routine simple extractions
- Full aftercare guidance
- NHS Band 2 charge applies
Private Simple Extraction
Per tooth
- Prompt private appointment
- Digital X-ray included
- Full consultation and planning
- Comprehensive aftercare advice
- Follow-up review included
- Replacement options discussed
Surgical Extraction
Complex or impacted teeth
- For impacted or complex teeth
- CBCT scan may be required
- Surgical technique as required
- Post-operative medication
- Dedicated aftercare plan
- Full replacement planning
Flexible Finance Available
Finance options are available when combining extraction with restorative treatment such as implants or dentures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions our patients ask most often.
The procedure itself should be completely pain-free thanks to effective local anaesthetic. You may feel pressure and movement, but not pain. After the anaesthetic wears off, there will be some soreness and swelling for a few days which is normal and easily managed with over-the-counter pain relief such as ibuprofen and paracetamol.
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Book a Consultation to See MoreWhat Our Patients Say
“I'd been putting off having my wisdom tooth out for months because I was terrified. The team at Wickham Market Dental were so reassuring — I barely felt a thing during the extraction and they checked in with me throughout. Wish I'd done it sooner!”
“Broken tooth that had been causing problems for a while. The dentist was so gentle and kept asking if I was okay throughout. The whole thing was done before I knew it. Great care and brilliant aftercare advice too.”
“Had the extraction and then we immediately discussed my implant options. The team made the whole process logical and manageable — not scary at all. Now looking forward to getting the implant fitted and having a full smile again.”
Spread the Cost of Your Treatment
Finance options are available when combining tooth extraction with replacement treatment such as dental implants or dentures. Ask our team for a personalised treatment and finance plan.
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