Tooth extraction

I expect the dentist will make sure you are really numb.
If you are thinking about a tooth implanted then you must have it done at the same time.
I think the pulling will be the worst part of it but I shouldn’t think it will be too painfull.

As long as the dentist is good at numbing you up, you shouldn't feel a thing. I had a tooth removed earlier this year.

However, I had implants a few years ago and I didn't have them immediately after extraction. I had to wait for the gums to heal. When I had the recent extraction, the dentist told me the same. It takes a while for the extraction site to settle down after an extraction and also the bone needs to be assessed as you might need bone grafts. It's best to speak to your dentist about this.

MollyNew now that you have said that I m trying to think how it worked for me. It was 7 years ago so I can’t swear to anything but I know that I absolutely did not leave the surgery without the dummy teeth and the dentist had a bit of a struggle to pull the temporary plastic ones off. I am presuming that the pegs were put in immediately after the extraction.but am prepared to be corrected.
I had the bone density assessment before extraction.
However it was done I was and still am very happy with the result.

Thanks everyone. It’s just the roots to be extracted and then left to heal as he is going to replace with a bridge.
It’s not the pain, it’s the thought of tugging etc,but hopefully roots will be easier 🙏🏻

Ive had back twisted roots removed which included removing some bone and stitches. I can honestly say I didnt feel a thing - not even the injections. The thought of it was worse than the event! Next to no bleeding. Paracetamol if required and salt water rinses. Good luck.

Sikipoo

Has anyone had tooth roots removed. My crown snapped off and just the roots to be extracted.
How bad is it?
Dreading it.

completely painless but it took a long time.

I prefer extraction to root canal any day. Best of luck but you'll be fine.

I had this done many years ago at Liverpool Dental Hospital. A tumour was removed at the same time.
I can honestly say I didn't feel anything, not even tugging.
Later as the anesthetic wore off there was a lot of throbbing. To be expected after this type of surgery.
I took pain relief and slept for a few hours. Good luck with yours. I hope you will be fine.

Painless - I felt a bit of tugging , that’s because my roots were quite deep, I guess
You’ll be fine.!!

DH just had this and was neither up nor down. I'd made a bit of a fuss of him, choosing nice soft food etc but he was absolutely fine. You will be too. Good luck.

Get some arnica tablets from the chemists it will help minimise any bruising.

I had a root extracted a few years ago, I didn’t feel a thing as I was well numbed up. I went into work but after a few hours and the anaesthetic wore off I felt a little wobbly. I went home and the next morning OH said I looked like an anteater! All was well after a day or two.

You'll be well numbed. Dentist will use a lever type instrument inserted at side of tooth to prise the broken tooth out of the gum. If a single root tooth usually a pair of fine forceps will do the job. Take it dentist has xrayed to check if roots are straight. Never as bad as you'd think.

Oldbat1

Ive had back twisted roots removed which included removing some bone and stitches. I can honestly say I didnt feel a thing - not even the injections. The thought of it was worse than the event! Next to no bleeding. Paracetamol if required and salt water rinses. Good luck.

I am waiting for this to be done under sedation, hopefully. I had a tooth removed last year after the crown fell off but, after a lot of very painful pulling and tugging involving two different dentists, the roots remained stubbornly intact - l have very strong bones, apparently. A further X-ray showed that the roots were twisted and fused with the teeth either side. It was a somewhat painful experience to say the least. As the teeth either side of the gap have never had any decay so no work done on them, it is obviously more complicated than it first appeared.

I’m sure the OP felt a lot better after reading that musicgirl 🙄

Don’t take any notice of her, OP. If you feel any discomfort at all, let the dentist know & I’m sure they’ll be able to give you more local anaesthetic & make sure you’re ok with what they’re doing.

get him to tell you the price. You will be so shocked you will not notice what he is doing <lol>

Seriously though, you will feel tugging, but you will be well anesthetized

Sorry, I was relating my own experience and got carried away. Sikìpoo, I am sure you will be absolutely fine. Have any pain relief offered. Apparently, my problem roots are shared with approximately 1% of the population. I am sure that you will be in the 99% where everything will run smoothly and the roots will be out before you know it. I have never had a tooth out as an adult and the one I had out never formed properly as well as being damaged by medication. It had lasted at least fifty years longer than it should have done until it finally outstayed its welcome for the last time. I would imagine that all these factors will have contributed towards my silly roots. I am sure your experience will be extremely straightforward, like most people, and you will be in and out of the chair before you know it l.

This exact same thing happened to me just a few weeks ago, emergency dentist appt, root removed painlessly, have a tooth on a plate as a temporary measure, few more weeks for bone to grow back then £3,500 for an implant as a bridge isn’t suitable for me sadly!!!

I've had it done and, although I was terrified beforehand, it was no problem at all.

icanhandthemback

I've had it done and, although I was terrified beforehand, it was no problem at all.

Great news.

Glad to hear it. Well done

Everyone is different, as are every tooth/root extraction, I’ve had several done and it’s ok, I think the thought is probably worse than the actuality.
All I would say is don’t be a hero and if possible get someone who drive you home afterwards in case you feel a bit wobbly after the procedure and don’t forget to eat before you go as you won’t be able to do so afterwards for four hours at least

Also start to take painkillers before the dental anesthetic wears off

Sikipoo

Has anyone had tooth roots removed. My crown snapped off and just the roots to be extracted.
How bad is it?
Dreading it.

No problem at all. If you can't stop worrying ask dentist for a tranquilliser besides the analgesic.