Tooth Extractions in Auckland CBD
If you need a tooth extraction in Auckland CBD, we’re here to help. At Apex Dental, we provide safe, gentle tooth extractions, including surgical extractions and wisdom tooth removal, with a focus on comfort and clear advice at every step.
Whether you’re dealing with ongoing tooth pain, swelling, infection, a broken tooth, or an impacted wisdom tooth, we’ll assess your tooth and recommend the best option — from saving the tooth (where possible) to removing it when extraction is the healthiest solution.
When is a tooth extraction needed?
A tooth may need to be removed when it is:
badly decayed and cannot be restored
cracked or broken beyond repair
infected and not responding to treatment
causing pain, swelling, or repeated abscesses
loose due to gum disease
overcrowding teeth (sometimes needed for orthodontic treatment)
an impacted wisdom tooth (common)
We’ll talk you through what’s happening, your options, and what to expect before anything is done.
Surgical extractions vs simple extractions
Simple tooth extraction
Used when the tooth is visible and can usually be removed in a straightforward way.
Surgical extraction
Used when the tooth is broken at the gum line, difficult to access, or impacted (common with wisdom teeth). Surgical extractions may involve gently lifting gum tissue and, in some cases, removing the tooth in sections for a safer, smoother result.
Wisdom teeth removal
Wisdom teeth usually appear at the back of your mouth during your late teens or early twenties. Often there is no room for them to ‘erupt’ (come through the gum) and the teeth fail to emerge properly. A wisdom tooth can erupt partially through the gum, or remain trapped below the gum – this is known as an “impacted” wisdom tooth.
Why don’t my wisdom teeth fit my mouth?
PERICORONITIS
*On request sedation options available
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