Tooth extraction is recommended only when preservation is impossible or would compromise overall oral health. Common indications include severe decay destroying too much tooth structure for restoration, advanced gum disease causing bone loss and tooth mobility, fractured teeth beyond repair from trauma or injury, infection with abscessed teeth not responding to root canal treatment, overcrowding requiring space for orthodontic alignment, and impacted wisdom teeth causing pain, infection, or damage to adjacent teeth.

YAH Polyclinic performs simple extractions for fully erupted teeth and surgical extractions for impacted or broken teeth requiring tissue or bone removal. The procedure begins with thorough numbing using local anesthesia—you feel pressure but no pain. Simple extractions involve gentle loosening and removal using specialized instruments. Surgical extractions may require small incision, sectioning tooth into pieces for easier removal, and sutures for optimal healing. Most extractions take 20-45 minutes. Post-extraction care includes managing the blood clot essential for healing, pain control, and preventing complications like dry socket.