Surgery
Tooth Extraction in Gurgaon
Removing a tooth is the last option here, not the first. As an endodontist-led practice, most of our work is saving teeth other clinics have written off - so before any extraction we tell you plainly whether this tooth could still be kept.
When a tooth genuinely cannot be saved, removing it cleanly and planning what replaces it matters as much as the extraction itself.
An extraction is quick, definite and final, which is exactly why it deserves a second look. A large part of the work at this clinic is teeth that arrived with an extraction already recommended and were kept instead - usually because the first assessment was made without an X-ray, or without magnification to see what was actually happening inside the tooth.
There are teeth that genuinely cannot be saved: split vertically through the root, decayed far below the gum with nothing to build on, or held by too little bone after advanced gum disease. In those cases removing the tooth cleanly and early is the kinder decision, and dragging it out through repeated infections helps nobody.
What is worth deciding before the tooth comes out, rather than afterwards, is what fills the space. Back teeth carry the chewing load, and when one goes the teeth around it drift and the opposing tooth over-erupts, which changes the bite over the following years. Knowing whether an implant or a bridge is the plan sometimes changes how the extraction itself is done.
Why patients choose us for this
A second opinion first
If a tooth has been marked for extraction elsewhere, we assess whether it can still be saved before agreeing.
Comfortable throughout
Profound anaesthesia and unhurried technique. Most patients describe pressure rather than pain.
The gap planned for
We discuss what fills the space before the tooth comes out, so you are not deciding afterwards.
What to expect
- 01
Assessment
An X-ray and examination establish whether extraction is genuinely the right answer.
- 02
Anaesthesia
The tooth and surrounding area are fully numbed before anything begins.
- 03
Removal
The tooth is eased out with controlled pressure rather than force, protecting the surrounding bone.
- 04
Healing and next steps
Aftercare instructions, and a plan for replacing the tooth if one is needed.
How long it takes
A straightforward extraction is a single appointment, usually under an hour including anaesthesia and aftercare instructions.
What it costs
Charged per tooth, with surgical extractions quoted separately because they take longer. The fee is given in writing before anything begins.
Get a written estimateAfterwards
What the next few days actually look like, so nothing comes as a surprise.
- Bite firmly on the gauze for the first 30 to 45 minutes and avoid rinsing that day - the clot is what heals the socket.
- No smoking, no straws and no vigorous spitting for at least 48 hours. Dislodging the clot causes dry socket, which is genuinely painful.
- Soft food and lukewarm drinks for the first day, chewing on the other side.
- Warm salt water rinses from the day after, gently, several times a day.
- Pain that worsens on day three rather than improving usually means dry socket - call us, it is easily treated.
Deciding about the gap afterwards
The commonest regret after an extraction is not the extraction itself but leaving the decision about the space until later. Bone starts remodelling as soon as the tooth is gone, and after a year or two an implant may need grafting that would not have been necessary earlier. Decide the plan before the tooth comes out, even if the replacement happens months later.
Frequently asked questions
Could my tooth be saved instead?
Often, yes - particularly if the recommendation came without an X-ray or an assessment under magnification. Teeth that look hopeless are frequently restorable with root canal treatment and a crown. It costs nothing to have it looked at before it is removed.
Does an extraction hurt?
The procedure itself should not. You will feel firm pressure, which is normal and not the same as pain. Discomfort afterwards is usually manageable with ordinary painkillers for a day or two.
What happens to the gap?
That depends on the tooth. Back teeth carry chewing load and losing one shifts the bite over time; front teeth affect appearance immediately. Options include an implant, a bridge or a denture, and the right moment to decide is before the extraction, not after.
How long does healing take?
The gum closes over within one to two weeks; the bone underneath continues remodelling for a few months. Most people are back to normal eating within a few days.