Tooth extractions · Malanshof, Randburg
A tooth that needs to come out
Nobody wants to lose a tooth — and neither do we. We always look for a way to save it first; when removal truly is the right call, we take it gently and explain every step.
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Call nowWhy it happens
A tooth usually reaches the end of the road one of three ways: decay that has hollowed out too much to rebuild, a crack that runs below the gum where no filling or crown can hold it, or gum disease that has loosened its foundation.
Sometimes it’s about the mouth as a whole — a tooth too crowded to come in properly, or a baby tooth refusing to make way for the adult one. Whatever the reason, removal is a last resort here, not a first suggestion.
How we fix it
First, the honest question: can this tooth be saved? A filling, a crown or a root canal is always our preference, and we’ll show you what we see before recommending anything. If saving it would just be buying an expensive delay, we’ll say that plainly too.
The removal itself is usually one visit. We numb the area thoroughly with local anaesthetic and wait until it’s truly working — you’ll feel pressure, but not sharp pain, and if you feel more than that, you raise a hand and we stop. Before you leave, you’ll know exactly how to care for the space while it heals, and we’ll talk through whether replacing the tooth makes sense — a gap left standing starts working against you.
Keeping it fixed
Healing is mostly in your hands for the first few days — this is what matters:
- Protect the blood clot in the socket: no rinsing, spitting, straws or smoking on the first day — the clot is what lets the gum heal.
- From the second day, rinse gently with warm salt water after meals to keep the area clean.
- Some tenderness and light bleeding are normal at first; pain that gets worse after two or three days isn’t — call us and we’ll have a look.
- Once the gum has healed, come talk through the gap: neighbouring teeth drift into an empty space, so a plan now beats a scramble later.
What it costs
Medical aid rates. We quote before we treat.
You’ll have the quote before anything starts — including honest numbers for saving the tooth versus removing it, so the choice is genuinely yours.
Questions patients ask
Does having a tooth pulled hurt?
The area is numbed thoroughly with local anaesthetic before we start, so you’ll feel pressure — a firm pushing — but not sharp pain. If you ever feel more than that, you raise a hand and we stop. Some tenderness for a few days afterwards is normal.
Do I really need my tooth taken out?
Maybe not — removal is a last resort here, not a first suggestion. We always look for a way to save the tooth first, and we’ll show you exactly what we see before recommending anything. If it truly can’t be saved, we’ll explain why in plain language.
What should I do after a tooth extraction?
Protect the blood clot: no rinsing, spitting, straws or smoking on the first day, then gentle warm salt-water rinses after meals from day two. We’ll send you home knowing exactly what’s normal, what isn’t, and when to call us.
How long does it take to recover from an extraction?
The first few days do most of the healing, and most people are comfortable within a week or so. Pain that gets worse after two or three days instead of better isn’t normal — call us and we’ll have a look rather than let you wait it out.
Should I replace a tooth after it’s pulled?
Usually, yes — a gap left standing works against you: neighbouring teeth drift into the space and chewing shifts to one side. Once the gum has healed, we’ll talk through the options, like an implant or a bridge, with a quote before anything goes ahead.
How much does a tooth extraction cost?
We quote before we treat, at medical aid rates — and your quote includes honest numbers for saving the tooth versus removing it, so you choose with the full picture in front of you. Call or WhatsApp and the front desk will confirm what your plan covers.
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