Tooth extraction and wisdom tooth extraction in Dubai

Recovering from a tooth extraction usually spans a few days to a week, with most patients experiencing minimal discomfort thanks to effective pain management strategies and our skilled specialists.

The procedure is usually easier than many think, and pain can often be managed well with painkillers that are bought from a store. Patients don’t feel pain during the procedure thanks to effective local anaesthesia

Yes. You can eat and drink after the local anaesthesia has worn off. You will receive specific instructions after the procedure from your specialist.

Tooth extraction is a common and safe dental procedure when performed by experienced professionals, ensuring risks are low and recovery is fast.

Using cold water can temporarily soothe tooth pain, but it’s a short-term solution

Pain after tooth extraction typically subsides within a few days to a week. Our expert team employs gentle techniques to ensure the process of removing a tooth is as painless as possible, aiming for your comfort and fast recovery.

It’s normal to experience some bleeding for up to 24 hours after a tooth extraction. To help manage it, you can bite down on a gauze pad for about 20 minutes immediately following the procedure. If bleeding continues, replacing the gauze and applying pressure can help. Persistent or heavy bleeding beyond this period should be examined.

You can drink water right after the treatment and when the local anaesthesia has worn off, you can eat soft, easy-to-chew foods to avoid irritating the extraction site. In the first 24 hours, consider options like mashed potatoes, vegetable smoothies, cooked vegetables and easy-to-chew meat, like salmon. If possible avoid milk products. Avoid hard, crunchy, spicy, or hot foods. Stick to cool or room-temperature foods at least for the first 24 hours.

After a tooth extraction you may gently rinse with a mouthwash that has chlorhexidine in it, for no longer than a week.

You may brush and floss as you normally would do. But to clean the area of the tooth extraction, we recommend getting a very soft toothbrush to gently clean the wound and the gums. You want to avoid having food stuck in there. 

It’s strongly advised to avoid smoking for at least 72 hours (3 days) after a tooth extraction to prevent complications such as dry socket, which is very painful and can delay healing. The longer you can avoid smoking, the better it is for the healing process.

The first 2 hours are critical, so if you must smoke, wait a minimum of 2 hours after the procedure.

After a tooth extraction, it’s important to avoid any actions that create suction in the mouth, such as using a straw or directly sucking on the area where the tooth was removed. These activities can disturb the clot that is essential for healing, leading to complications.

Unfortunately, tooth extraction, especially of the lower wisdom teeth, can sometimes cause nerve damage. This risk is typically associated with the proximity of the tooth’s roots to the mandibular nerve, which can be affected during the procedure. Symptoms of nerve damage may include numbness, tingling, or a loss of sensation in the tongue, lip, chin, gums, or face. While often temporary, some cases can be permanent.

We take the following precautions to minimize this risk: mandatory CBCT scanning (3D picture of the teeth, nerves and jaw) and, our specialist is a skilled Maxillofacial and Oral surgeon of over 20 years.

Yes, it’s possible to experience a slight fever after a tooth extraction as part of the body’s natural healing process. This mild fever can be a sign of inflammation, which is common after such procedures. However, a high fever or one that persists may indicate an infection, and you should contact your dentist or a healthcare provider if this occurs.