Teeth Cleaning & Polishing (Scaling)
Remove the tartar a toothbrush cannot touch
We try to save teeth wherever it is realistic to do so. But a tooth broken below the gum, split vertically, or destroyed by decay to the point where nothing is left to build on, has to come out — and leaving it in place risks a spreading infection.
Wisdom teeth are a separate problem. They erupt last, often with nowhere to go, and end up impacted: partly through the gum, angled into the tooth in front, and impossible to clean. That traps food and bacteria and causes repeated swelling, pain and decay in the perfectly healthy molar next door.
Extractions are done under local anaesthesia — you feel firm pressure, not pain. Surgical removal of an impacted wisdom tooth takes longer and usually involves stitches. We give you written aftercare instructions and our number, and we will tell you honestly beforehand how much swelling to expect and how many days off you may want.
The procedure itself does not — local anaesthesia takes care of that. Soreness for two to three days afterwards is normal and is managed with the painkillers we prescribe.
No. A wisdom tooth that is fully erupted, in a good position and cleanable is best left alone. It is the impacted and partly erupted ones that cause trouble.
Soft, lukewarm food for the first 24 hours. Avoid rinsing hard, spitting, using a straw or smoking, all of which can dislodge the clot and cause a painful dry socket.
Front and chewing teeth should be replaced within a few months, before the neighbouring teeth drift. Wisdom teeth are not replaced.
Remove the tartar a toothbrush cannot touch
A permanent replacement that looks and bites like a natural tooth
Same-day relief for severe pain, swelling or a knocked-out tooth
Book a free consultation at our West Patel Nagar clinic. We will examine you, show you the X-ray, and give you a written plan with costs before any treatment starts.