
Tooth Extraction: What Happens & How You Heal Afterwards
Being told you need a tooth extracted can feel daunting, especially if you are not sure what the procedure or recovery involves. A modern tooth extraction is a routine, well-controlled procedure carried out under local anaesthetic. You should feel pressure but not pain. Knowing what happens and how long recovery takes makes the whole thing far less worrying. This guide explains when a tooth needs removing and what happens during a tooth extraction. It also covers the difference between simple








