Tooth extraction is a procedure that is usually resorted to when it is necessary to remove a tooth from your mouth due to health problems. Teeth can be pulled for reasons such as caries, infections or tooth placement. So, in what cases is tooth extraction necessary? What happens during the procedure? We have compiled everything you need to know about tooth extraction with our guide in which we answer such questions.
Content Author: Dr. Dt. Mert Karacakurtoğlu (Maxillofacial Surgeon)
Last Updated Date: September 18, 2024 - 11:30 AM
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Tooth extraction, is the process of removing a tooth by a dentist for caries, gum disease, infection, or orthodontic reasons. Usually local anesthesia It is made with and painless procedure is considered to be. However, in some cases Surgical intervention may be required.
Dentists try to save the tooth as much as possible. However Teeth that are too damaged, infected or cause problems due to lack of space may need to be removed.
Tooth extraction may become a necessity in the following cases:
🔹 In advanced caries, tooth extraction may be required if filling or canal treatment does not work.
🔹 Bruise when the tooth reaches the root the risk of infection occurs, and the shooting may become mandatory.
🔹 In advanced gum disease there is bone loss that supports the teeth and the teeth begin to wobble.
🔹 If it is not possible to save the tooth, extraction may be the best solution.
🔹 Embedded teeth stuck in the jawbone can remain and cause pain by squeezing other teeth.
🔹 Especially 20 year old teeth often remains buried and may require tooth extraction.
🔹 In people undergoing orthodontic treatment in order to free up space in the teeth Some teeth may need to be removed.
🔹 This process usually This is done to correct dental problems.
🔹 As a result of accidents or hard blows the tooth may break and become unrepairable.
🔹 Fractured if it has progressed to below the gum line, shooting may be mandatory.
📌 Important: Tooth extraction is a treatment to maintain oral health and is preferred as a last resort in any case.
Dentists can consider these alternatives to prevent tooth extraction:
✅ Filling: If the bruise is small, the filling can be done.
✅ Canal Treatment: If the caries has progressed to the nerves of the tooth, canal therapy can be applied to save the tooth from pulling.
✅ Gum Treatment: Professional cleaning and advanced gum treatments may be recommended to prevent tooth loss due to gum disease.
But if the tooth is very severely damaged or threatens other teeth as well, the attraction may be inevitable.
Tooth extraction, is a surgical procedure performed in cases where the tooth begins to damage health or puts pressure on other teeth. Dentists, when pulling the tooth painless and safe process It uses different techniques to provide it. Tooth extraction according to the degree of difficulty of the procedure straightforward or surgical (embedded) shooting It is divided into two.
📌 Important: During tooth extraction the patient does not feel any pain local anesthesia is applied for.
Before tooth extraction, the following steps are performed:
📌 Suggestion: If you are taking blood-thinning medication, it is important to take the necessary precautions in this regard by consulting your dentist before the procedure.
Simple tooth extraction, the tooth in cases where it is completely dislocated and visible is the shot made. The process is usually Completed in 5-10 minutes and is carried out by the following steps:
🔹 Local anesthesia is applied, the patient does not feel pain during the procedure.
🔹 The dentist gently loosens and removes the tooth with special pliers.
🔹 To control bleeding, gauze is placed.
🔹 Care recommendations are given to speed up the healing process.
Prices for tooth extraction, varies according to the condition of the patient's tooth, the degree of difficulty of the procedure, the techniques used and the medical institution where the procedure was performed. Within the scope of SSR in public hospitals free while the service of tooth extraction can be obtained, prices in private clinics can vary in a wider range.
While simple tooth extraction is usually more affordable, surgical procedures such as embedded tooth extraction are more costly.
Prices for tooth extraction vary depending on the following factors:
🔹 Degree of Difficulty of Tooth: Simple tooth extraction is usually affordable, but If surgical treatment for embedded or very rooted teeth is required, the price increases.
🔹 Clinic or Hospital Selection: Private clinics, depending on the technology used and the quality of service serves at higher prices than in state hospitals.
🔹 City and Region Differences: In major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir Prices can be higher.
🔹 Anesthesia and Extra Procedures: The use of general anesthesia or sedation can increase the price of the procedure.
Within the scope of SSR in public hospitals basic tooth extraction is usually free. But attention should be paid to the following points:
✅ SGK meets simple tooth extractions.
✅ Surgical procedures, such as embedded tooth extraction, may be charged additional fees.
✅ It can be difficult to get an appointment due to the density in hospitals.
✅ Even if there is an SSI contracted tooth extraction in private hospitals, the difference fee may be charged.
📌 Important: For transactions under SGK, you can make an appointment with MHRS or 182.
Prices for tooth extraction in 2024 are as follows:
Transaction Type
State Hospital
Private Clinics
Simple Tooth Extraction
Free (for SDGs)
500 - 2,000 TSP
Embedded Tooth Extraction (20 Teeth)
500 - 1,500 TEASPOONS
2,000 - 6,000 TSP
Surgical Tooth Extraction
1,000 TO 2,000 TEASPOONS
3,000 - 7,000 TSP
Shooting with Sedation or General Anesthesia
Price may vary
4,000 - 10,000 TSP
Prices in private clinics may vary depending on the experience of the physician, the equipment used and the location of the clinic.
This choice depends on the level of difficulty of the procedure and the patient's expectations:
✅ Reasons for Preferred Government Hospital:
❌ What to Look Out For in the State Hospital:
✅ Special Clinical Preference Reasons:
📌 Recommendation: If your tooth is buried or requires special care after extraction, a private clinic can be preferred. But for simple shots, state hospitals are enough.
Although tooth extraction is a common procedure, The aftercare process is very important. If proper care is not carried out the risk of infection may increase, the recovery time may increase and the pain can be exacerbated. Here's What to look out for after tooth extraction!
📌 What needs to be done in the first 24 hours:
✅ Control bleeding by biting the gauze for 30-45 minutes.
✅ Avoid excessive spitting and rinsing the mouth. (This can displace the clot and delay healing.)
✅ Stay away from hot food and drinks.
✅ Sleep with your head slightly elevated and prevent bleeding from increasing.
✅ If you feel pain, you can use the pain reliever your doctor recommends.
❌ What not to do:
🚫 Do not consume cigarettes and alcohol. (It slows tissue healing and increases the risk of infection.)
🚫 Avoid hard foods. (Ex: Nuts, chips, hard bread)
🚫 Do not drink drinks with a straw. (Negative pressure can displace the blood clot in the area of attraction.)
📌 Suggestion: The first day warm, soft and nutritious foods by consuming it, you can speed up your recovery process.
Pain Duration:
Bleeding Time:
📌 Suggestion: If your pain lasts longer than 1 week or there is severe bleeding, Be sure to consult your dentist!
After tooth extraction you should not eat anything for the first 2 hours. During the first day, only soft and warm food It is necessary to consume.
✅ Foods That Can Be Consumed:
❌ Foods to Avoid:
📌 Suggestion: On the first day, turn to liquid and soft foods, avoid hard and hot foods!
After tooth extraction to maintain dental hygiene You should refrain from brushing your teeth for the first 24 hours. However From day 2, you can start brushing your teeth gently, without touching the shooting site.
✅ What needs to be done to maintain oral hygiene:
📌 Suggestion: Be careful not to damage the shooting area when flossing!
Swelling and bruising, especially surgical procedures such as the extraction of embedded teeth The aftermath is quite common.
⏳ Swelling usually peaks within 2-3 days and subsides within 1 week.
✅ You can prevent swelling by doing an ice compress every 15 minutes for the first 24 hours.
✅ Sleep with your head up straight, this will help reduce swelling.
📌 Suggestion: If the swelling lasts longer than 1 week or grows excessively, you should consult your doctor!
If stitches were made during tooth extraction, these stitches It usually needs to be taken within 7-10 days. However self-melting seams If used, these disappears on its own in about 2 weeks.
📌 Important:
✅ Avoid hard food until the stitches are removed.
✅ Avoid hard brushing or pressure, which will irritate the seam area.
✅ Contact your doctor if the stitches open or you feel intense pain in the area.
Many people come to mind when they say tooth extraction “Will I feel pain?” The question comes. Thanks to modern dental techniques, tooth extraction painless procedure applied as. Local anesthesia, with sedation or general anesthesia options the patient does not feel any pain. However, the feeling of slight whining or pressing after the procedure is normal.
📌 Important: Mild pain can be felt not during tooth extraction, but usually after the effect of anesthesia has passed.
🔹 Local anesthesia during shooting, as it is applied no pain is felt.
🔹 During shooting slight pressure may be felt, but this does not cause pain.
🔹 In embedded tooth extractions prolonged procedures can cause a feeling of slight discomfort, but this is also at a tolerable level.
✅ If the patient is afraid of the needle or has a phobia of dentists, sedation or general anesthesia can be applied.
📌 Conclusion: Pain during tooth extraction is not felt, there may be only a feeling of pressure.
To prevent pain during tooth extraction different anesthesia options can be used. Depending on the type of procedure and the patient's condition, the following methods are preferred:
✅ Local Anesthesia:
✅ Sedated Tooth Extraction:
✅ Tooth Extraction with General Anesthesia:
📌 Suggestion: You can determine which type of anesthesia is best for you by consulting with your dentist.
A lot of people “Can tooth extraction be done without a needle?” He wonders his question. While in traditional methods, local anesthesia is performed by injection, there are also options for needle-free anesthesia thanks to developing technology.
🔹 Anesthetic substances in the form of sprays or gels are possible without needles.
🔹 Laser-assisted tooth extraction In some cases, the root of the tooth can be loosened and the extraction can be made easier.
🔹 Local anesthesia without needles can be administered with pressure anesthesia devices (such as The Wand).
📌 However, for more complex procedures such as embedded tooth extractions, injection anesthesia is still the most effective method.
Tooth Extraction although pain is not felt duringafter the effect of anesthesia has passed, slight pain and burning may be felt. This situation is normal and decreases within a few days.
⏳ Duration of pain:
✅ To reduce pain:
📌 Suggestion: if If there is severe pain that lasts more than 1 week, you should consult your dentist.
Dry socket (alveolitis), which may occur after tooth extraction is one of the most common complications.
🔹 Normally, the blood clot formed after the shot protects the site of attraction and promotes healing.
🔹 If this clot dislocates or melts, the nerves are exposed and can cause severe pain.
🚨 Symptoms of dry socket:
❌ Feeling severe and throbbing pain 2-3 days after shooting.
❌ Bad smell or bad taste sensation in the shooting area.
❌ The spread of pain to the ear and jaw.
📌 To prevent the formation of dry sockets:
✅ Avoid harsh gargling for the first 24 hours.
✅ Do not smoke, because it can disrupt blood clotting.
✅ Avoid drinking drinks with a straw.
📌 If dry socket develops, your dentist can reduce pain by cleaning the area with a special solution.
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After tooth extraction eating time A rather critical issue for recovery is:
Swelling especially embedded tooth extraction Often occurs after surgical procedures such as:
Smoking after tooth extractionadversely affects the healing process:
In public hospitals SGK assurance For patients with:
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Pulled tooth cavity:
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