Molar Extraction

Do You Need a Molar Tooth Extracted?

Molars are the large teeth located at the back of the mouth, responsible for grinding down food. Due to their exposure to high force on a daily basis, molars tend to get decayed, broken, diseased, and challenging to restore.

If a tooth does not respond well to any of the treatments offered like a filling, root canal, or a crown, then an extraction would be a suitable way to address the situation.

At Pearl Dental Clinic, we offer simple and complicated molar extractions, including same-day dental emergency services for those experiencing toothache.

When Is a Molar Extraction Needed?

Molars can be extracted due to the following factors:

Extensive tooth decay
Presence of dental abscess
Advanced gum disease
Fractured or broken teeth
Failed root canal treatment
Impacted teeth
Orthodontic needs
Non-restorable teeth

In every case, our dentists will first check if your tooth can be saved before proceeding to extraction.

Do General Dentists Extract Molars?

In many cases, yes.

Many molar extractions can be done by one of our qualified general dentists. Thus, a patient who comes for an emergency appointment will likely find that his or her appointment and extraction are done on the same day.

There are some cases where the molar tooth is difficult to extract. Such cases involve curved roots, impacted teeth, prior dental work, or teeth located near significant anatomical landmarks. This situation calls for oral surgery with a specialist.

In case you have been informed that you need an oral surgeon to assess your molar, we can schedule you for a consultation with our Registered Specialist Oral Surgeon.

Simple and Surgical Molar Extractions

Simple Extraction of Tooth

When a tooth is clearly visible from the gum line and its removal can be easily achieved through conventional extraction techniques, it is called a simple extraction.

Prior to the procedure, the area is completely anesthetised before the tooth is loosened and extracted.

Surgical Extraction of Molars

Some cases need a complex procedure for their removal.

A surgical procedure would be required in the following scenarios:

The tooth is broken under the gum line
It has uniquely structured roots
The tooth is impacted
Previous treatment has made extraction more challenging
Limited access to the tooth

Surgical extraction may involve making incisions on the gums to facilitate the removal process.

Is a Molar Extraction Painful?

Among the most common questions that our patients ask is whether the extraction will be painful.

The extraction procedure will not cause any pain since prior to it the tooth and the surrounding tissues are anesthetised using our painless dental injection system. The patient usually feels only pressure when the extraction is taking place.

There is going to be some pain after the extraction due to the healing process. We will give you all necessary after-care instructions that will help reduce the pain.

What Happens After a Molar Extraction?

After the extraction, a blood clot should develop inside the empty socket from which the tooth has been extracted.

Most patients can get back to their routine activities in one or two days; however, the process of recovery will take several weeks.

We will advise you on how to:

Manage discomfort
Eat and drink after treatment
Look after the extraction site
Preventing complications such as dry socket
Book a complimentary review appointment should you have any more concerns

Molar Extraction Cost

The cost of a molar extraction depends on the complexity of the procedure and whether treatment is carried out by a general dentist or our Specialist Oral Surgeon.

Many molar extractions can be completed by our general dentists, with fees ranging from £100 to £395 depending on the complexity of the case.

For more complex extractions requiring specialist treatment, fees will vary. You can see our full treatment cost list on our fee guide.

Book Your Molar Extraction at Pearl Dental Clinic

In case you have any issues like a painful molar, swelling or an infection or simply have been told by another dentist that you need your tooth extracted, our specialists will be able to help.

For simple cases of tooth extraction, our general dentists are able to provide consultations as well as carry out extractions on the very same day. In case of complicated situations, we will gladly book you in with our Specialist Oral Surgeon for a consultation.

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