Tooth Removal (Extraction) at Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew's Hospital
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A tooth that is decayed, damaged or infected may need to be removed.
What happens during tooth removal?
Most teeth can be removed easily under a local anaesthetic. Lower teeth can be more difficult to remove so sometimes a general anaesthetic is needed. The operation usually takes between 10 minutes and an hour.
Removing a wisdom tooth can involve cutting the gum to uncover the tooth, removing bone around the tooth and dividing the tooth with a drill.
Recovery from tooth removal
Most people make a good recovery and return to normal activities very soon after having teeth removed.
You should be able to go home the same day of your operation. Depending on the difficulty of the operation and the likelihood of infection, you may be prescribed antibiotics.
You should avoid any strenuous activities for the first 48 hours to reduce the risk of bleeding, swelling and bruising. You may need to take up to a week off work.
38 Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 7BS
There are several bus stops within walking distance of the hospital. The closest rail and tube stations are City Thameslink - 5 min walk, Barbican - 5 min walk, Elizabeth line at Farringdon - 3 min walk. Car parking is available in Smithfield Car Park nearby.
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