Tooth pain can derail everything from sleep to work and even your social plans. But you don’t have to push through it alone. Whether you need a wisdom tooth extraction, assessment of an impacted tooth or removal of a severely infected tooth, a straightforward diagnosis and simple next steps from our team can bring the day back into focus.
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At Prestons Dental, we provide careful, compassionate tooth extractions designed to keep you comfortable from start to finish. Whether it’s a simple removal or a more complex case, our experienced team handles each procedure with precision, offering thorough assessment, treatment, and post-operative support. We prioritise a calm, stress-free experience, ensuring you feel safe and informed throughout the process. When a tooth can’t be saved, we make sure relief is quick and as gentle as possible.
Receive relief and schedule a consultation at our Prestons clinic today. Prefer to talk first? Call the clinic about your potential dental extraction.
Book AppointmentNot every painful tooth needs to be removed, but there are times when an extraction is the safest and fastest way back to your comfort and health. This is especially important in cases such as:
Following a tooth extraction, we can discuss a range of evidence-based replacement options. These are designed to restore function and aesthetics, and we will provide all the information you need to make an informed decision about your oral health.
Wisdom teeth often make themselves known through pressure in the jaw, gum swelling, tenderness, or even a bad taste in the mouth when food or bacteria gets trapped. At your appointment, we’ll examine the area and take digital images to see exactly how the teeth are positioned and how the roots sit. From there, we’ll explain the safest next step—whether that’s keeping an eye on things, a simple removal, or a minor surgical procedure.
While you’re waiting to be seen, there are a few ways to take the edge off: a cool compress on the cheek, gentle salt-water rinses (after the first 24 hours if you’ve already had a socket), and pharmacy-recommended temporary pain relief. These measures can help in the short term, but real wisdom tooth pain relief comes from treating the underlying cause.
When you’re already dealing with pain, the last thing you need is being shuffled between clinics or waiting weeks for a referral. At Prestons Dental, your entire assessment and procedure are carried out in-house, by the same dedicated team of dentists. That means no bouncing between clinics, no waiting weeks for a referral, and no uncertainty about who will be treating you on the day.
You’ll see familiar faces at every stage: the dentist who assesses you is the same one who explains the plan, performs the procedure, and checks in on your recovery. That consistency allows for better communication, clearer aftercare, and ultimately, less stress.
For patients already dealing with toothache or wisdom tooth pain, this continuity matters. You won’t have to retell your story to a new provider or worry about being handed off for complex care. At our Prestons clinic, we manage both straightforward dental extractions and surgical cases right in the chair.
Book AppointmentYour treatment follows a careful step-by-step approach to ensure both safety and comfort. We begin with an X-ray to determine the position of the tooth and plan the best way to remove it. The extraction is carried out under local anaesthesia, so you won’t feel pain during the procedure. For more complex cases, sedation or general anaesthesia may also be recommended to make the process as smooth as possible.
If the tooth is visible above the gum line, a simple extraction is often all that’s required. Impacted wisdom teeth removal, however, usually requires a minor surgical incision to access and remove them safely.
Expect tenderness and mild swelling for 24–72 hours (a little longer for wisdom teeth). Most people return to study or desk work within a day or two. Depending on the case, antibiotics may be prescribed afterwards to support healing and reduce the risk of infection.
If pain is escalating after the tooth extraction or you notice increasing swelling, contact us as soon as possible. Any early wisdom tooth pain relief can help prevent setbacks.
Tooth extraction cost varies with complexity (simple vs surgical), tooth position, and imaging needs. For third molars, wisdom tooth removal cost depends on the type of impaction and how many teeth are treated in one visit.
You’ll receive a quote before treatment, with on-the-spot health fund claims via HICAPS and flexible ways to stage care if needed. We also offer interest-free payment plans through Zip Pay and Zip Money.
Not every painful tooth needs to be removed. In many cases, a root canal and crown can save it; in others (particularly impacted or repeatedly infected teeth) extraction is the faster, safer path back to comfort.
At your visit, you’ll get a clear diagnosis with imaging and a straightforward plan. Where possible, we’ll preserve your tooth or remove it when that’s the better option for your long-term oral health and immediate relief.
Book AppointmentNot always. Some wisdom teeth come through without problems and don’t require treatment. Removal is usually recommended if the teeth are impacted, painful, infected, or damaging neighbouring teeth. An assessment with imaging will confirm whether extraction is the best option.
The procedure itself is not painful as the area is fully numbed with local anaesthetic. You may feel some pressure, but not sharp pain. After the extraction, it’s normal to have mild swelling or discomfort for a few days, which can be managed with medication and aftercare instructions provided by your dentist.
Most people feel back to normal within a few days, though full healing can take a couple of weeks. Simple extractions often require less downtime, while impacted wisdom tooth removal may need a little longer. Your dentist will provide aftercare instructions to help speed up your recovery and reduce the risk of complications.
Book a consultation for a tooth extraction in Prestons today. If your pain is urgent or you require emergency dental care, let us know as priority appointments are often available.
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