You may need a tooth extracted for several reasons, but regardless of why, we can perform both simple and surgical extractions and replacements.

woman smiling in dental chair after tooth extraction

Tooth Extractions in Blacktown

Often the first thing a person thinks of when they hear tooth extraction is the removal of a damaged or broken tooth. And while many extraction procedures follow this pattern, we need to remove teeth for numerous reasons unrelated to damaged teeth.

But regardless of the reason, the Peak Dental Care team always takes the decision to remove a tooth seriously, and we will explore every option for saving your tooth first. You can rest assured that Dr Hanna is an expert in all forms of dental extraction, from taking out a single tooth to wisdom teeth, including surgical removal in case your wisdom teeth become impacted.

Reasons for an Unplanned Tooth Extraction

woman getting tooth extracted

When it's not part of an oral health scheme to remove a tooth, we consider that an unplanned or possibly urgent dental extraction. This usually relates to some form of tooth damage, either chronic or acute. Here is a sampling of why you may need this type of procedure

Advanced tooth decay – When plaque-causing bacteria build up on your teeth, they eat into your tooth and expose its delicate innards. If we don't arrest this process, we are sometimes forced to remove the tooth to protect its neighbours.
Advanced periodontal disease – Your teeth are embedded in your gums, creating a foundation for your smile. But the same forces which cause tooth decay also attack your gum tissue. This periodontal disease infection can cause your gums to recede, exposing the fragile roots to direct damage.
Multiple types of damage – When you've had an unsuccessful root canal, large fillings, or other unrepairable tooth damage, we may not be able to save your tooth.
Dental trauma – Certain accidents, such as a tooth broken off at the gums, may result in an extraction. Sometimes this condition requires skilful surgical extraction, which our dentists can provide.

Tooth Extraction: Delivering Effective Short and Long-Term Relief from Severe Dental Damage

When the extent of decay or breakage is beyond dentistry’s corrective powers, extractions are vital in restoring pain-free functionality.

Advanced Infection

When severe infection threatens other teeth, extraction can halt further damage and promote proper healing and long-term oral health.

Severe Breakage

Teeth that are damaged beyond repair often require extraction to avoid discomfort and restore smile aesthetics and proper bite function.

Wisdom Teeth

Extracting impacted third molars can prevent future complications like severe pain, overcrowding and infection, ensuring long-term health and comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have my wisdom teeth removed?

Your wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that come in during your late teens or early 20s. Experts estimate that two out of every three people will need their wisdom teeth removed. As part of your regular check-ups, your dentist should monitor the development of your third molars to predict whether they will cause future problems.

We remove wisdom teeth because they often grow sideways because of limited space within your mouth to accommodate another row of molars. This condition is known as impacted, and when it happens, the consequences can be:

Intense jaw pain
Headaches
Dental infections
Teeth shifting

How to Know When to Extract Your Wisdom Teeth

If your Blacktown dentist thinks you may require wisdom teeth removal, the first step is a complete exam combined with digital x-rays so Dr Hanna can evaluate whether your jaw can fit all four wisdom teeth. The goal in diagnosis is to extract wisdom teeth before they become impacted. In this case, most procedures can be simple extractions where we remove the tooth directly.

Impacted wisdom teeth often require surgical extraction. Instead of pulling them directly, sideways molars must be broken apart and removed piece by piece. This is a surgical procedure for which you want an experienced oral surgeon who can guide you through the entire process.

We Invite You to Call Our Blacktown Clinic

Signs of impending wisdom teeth issues include tooth and jaw pain, sensitive gums, sore second molars, gum redness, or infection. We recommend you call our dental clinic if you observe any of these.

Why We Might Extract an Undamaged Tooth in Blacktown

mother, father, son, and daughter in law smiling on beach In cases where your teeth are healthy but present other challenges. Dr Hanna's team may provide tooth removal.

Crowding – Some people's mouths are naturally too small to accommodate every tooth, resulting in spacing problems like overlapping and twisting. This condition often results in tooth loss, so we may recommend removing a tooth and realigning your smile through orthodontics.
Wisdom teeth – Statistics suggest that 90 per cent of Australians need their wisdom teeth extracted, which is one of our specialties. We can plan and perform timely extractions and prevent painful impaction and emergency oral surgery to relieve jaw pain.

At Peak Dental Care, we use leading-edge tools and techniques to perform professional, practical, and comfortable dental extractions, setting the stage for a quick recovery.

A Tooth's End Is Also a New Beginning

When you've lost a tooth, the space it leaves behind is a problem in itself. Any gap between two natural teeth may cause them to lose their stability. Over time and under consistent pressure from chewing, your adjacent teeth may shift towards the gap, resulting in tooth misalignment, uneven wear and eventual problems with your jaw joint, known as TMJ disorders.

But you can head off these eventual issues by seeking tooth replacement in Blacktown. We can offer numerous solutions, from dental bridges to full and partial dentures and even dental implants. Our team will work with you to determine which option best fits your unique smile needs.

Peak Dental Care Provides Successful Dental Extractions

Our professional team encourages you to seek treatment without delay if you have a damaged or problematic tooth. Often, we can save a tooth before it needs removal. Dr Hanna can assess your condition and discuss your options.

If you need to address wisdom teeth or crowding, we invite you to set up a consultation with our expert dentists today.

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Dr Victor Hanna DMD, B. Pharm

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Dr Philip Hanna DMD

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