Teeth Extractions in Midland

Your oral health is our top priority

At Helena Street Dental, we always aim to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible. However, there are times when removing a tooth is the best option to protect your overall oral health or prepare for future treatment. 

When extractions are necessary, our gentle, experienced team ensures the process is safe, comfortable, and stress-free from start to finish.

When is a tooth extraction needed?

Tooth extraction is only recommended when there’s no suitable way to repair or restore a tooth. Common reasons for extraction include:

Severe decay or infection that cannot be treated with a filling or root canal
Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) causing tooth mobility
Damage due to injury or trauma
Overcrowding or limited space before orthodontic treatment
Impacted or problematic wisdom teeth

Before recommending an extraction, we’ll carefully assess your condition and discuss all possible alternatives to make sure it’s the right decision for you.

Are extractions painful?

Modern extractions are performed under local anaesthetic, so you won’t feel pain during the procedure — just mild pressure as the tooth is removed. 

If you’re feeling nervous, we’ll take extra care to explain each step and ensure you feel comfortable throughout. For particularly complex cases, we can also discuss additional anaesthetic or sedation options.

What happens during a tooth extraction?

After the area is fully numbed, your dentist will gently loosen and remove the affected tooth using specialised instruments. 

In some cases — such as impacted wisdom teeth or broken roots — a surgical extraction may be needed. This is still a routine procedure, and our team will ensure you’re completely comfortable throughout.

Once the tooth is removed, we’ll clean the area and provide instructions for smooth healing.

What should I expect after my extraction?

It’s normal to experience mild swelling or tenderness for a few days after your extraction. This can be managed easily with rest, ice packs, and over-the-counter pain relief if needed. We’ll give you detailed aftercare instructions to help the area heal quickly and comfortably.

Avoid smoking, drinking through straws, or eating hard foods during the first few days, as these can interfere with healing.

What are the options after tooth removal?

If a tooth is removed, it’s important to consider how to restore function and appearance. Depending on your situation, we may recommend:

Dental implants
Bridges
Partial dentures

We’ll discuss these options with you during your appointment to help you choose the best solution for your long-term oral health.

Wisdom teeth removal

Wisdom teeth are the most common teeth to be extracted. They often cause problems when there isn’t enough room in the jaw for them to come through properly, leading to pain, swelling, or infection. 

We’ll assess your wisdom teeth with a clinical exam and digital X-rays to determine whether removal is necessary — and, if so, plan a gentle and straightforward procedure.

Book your extraction consultation

If you’re experiencing pain, infection, or overcrowding — or you’ve been advised that a tooth may need to be removed — we’re here to help. 

📞 Call us on (08) 9250 3100 or 

📍 Visit us at 2/42 Victoria Street, Midland WA 6056. 

You can also book online anytime.

At Helena Street Dental in Midland, we make every effort to ensure your extraction is gentle, efficient, and handled with care — so you can return to smiling with confidence as soon as possible.