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Tooth extraction and wisdom tooth removal in Sharjah

When a tooth can’t be saved, we remove it gently under local anaesthetic and talk you through the healing and what to do about the gap. We always check first whether the tooth can be kept.

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Saving the tooth comes first

Nobody wants to lose a tooth, and often you do not have to. But a tooth that is badly broken, severely infected or a wisdom tooth causing repeated trouble can be better out than in. A careful tooth extraction ends the pain and protects the teeth around it.

This guide explains when an extraction is needed, wisdom tooth removal, what happens on the day, aftercare, replacing the tooth and what affects the cost at Al Jazeera Dental Clinic in Al Majaz, Sharjah.

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When is a tooth extraction needed?

Our first aim is always to save a tooth. A filling, root canal treatment or a crown can rescue many teeth that look beyond help. But sometimes removing the tooth is the healthier choice, and in that case a careful tooth extraction relieves pain and stops infection spreading.

We only recommend an extraction after an examination and X-ray, and we explain why, what the alternatives are, and how the gap can be managed afterwards. You decide.

Common reasons

A tooth broken too far below the gum to repair
Severe decay that can’t be restored
Advanced gum disease with a very loose tooth
Infection that root canal treatment can’t resolve
Wisdom teeth causing pain, infection or decay
Making space for orthodontic treatment

Wisdom tooth removal in Sharjah

Wisdom teeth are the last molars, usually appearing between the ages of 17 and 25. Many people have enough space and keep them without trouble. Others have wisdom teeth that only partly come through or grow at an angle against the tooth in front. These are called impacted wisdom teeth.

A partly erupted wisdom tooth can trap food and bacteria under a flap of gum, causing a painful infection called pericoronitis. It can also cause decay in the neighbouring tooth. If a wisdom tooth is causing repeated problems, removing it’s usually the best long-term answer.

We do not remove healthy, symptom-free wisdom teeth just in case. We check them on an X-ray and advise honestly. Fully erupted wisdom teeth can often be removed in the clinic; deeply impacted teeth close to the nerve may be better removed by an oral surgeon, and we’ll refer you if so.

Signs of a wisdom tooth problem

Pain or swelling at the back of the jaw
A bad taste or smell from the back of the mouth
Difficulty opening your mouth fully
Food trapping behind the last tooth
Gum swelling over a partly erupted tooth

The procedure

What happens during a tooth extraction

Assessment

We examine the tooth, take an X-ray to see the roots, review your medical history and explain the plan and cost.

Numbing

The tooth and surrounding gum are fully numbed with local anaesthetic. You feel pressure, not sharp pain.

Removal

The tooth is gently loosened and removed. Teeth with curved roots may be divided into pieces to make removal easier and kinder to the bone.

Recovery

You bite on gauze to form a blood clot, and we give you written aftercare instructions before you leave.

Does a tooth extraction hurt?

With good local anaesthetic the procedure itself should not be painful. You’ll feel pushing and pressure, and you may hear some sounds, but if you feel anything sharp we stop and give more anaesthetic.

Once the numbness wears off, some soreness for two to three days is normal. Ordinary painkillers taken as directed usually control it. If you’re very anxious, tell us when you book: we’ll allow extra time, explain every step, and agree a hand signal so you can stop us at any moment.

Before your appointment

Eat a light meal beforehand
Tell us about any medicines, especially blood thinners
Let us know if you have diabetes or a heart condition
Plan a quiet rest of the day if possible

Aftercare: the first 24 hours matter most

A blood clot forms in the socket and protects the bone while it heals. Looking after that clot is the key to a smooth recovery after a extraction.

Bite firmly on the gauze for 30 to 45 minutes
Don’t rinse, spit or drink through a straw for 24 hours
Don’t smoke for at least 48 hours, ideally longer
Eat soft, cool food and chew on the other side
Avoid hot drinks and strenuous exercise for the rest of the day
From the next day, rinse gently with warm salt water after meals
Keep brushing your other teeth, gently around the area

If the socket bleeds, fold a clean gauze or handkerchief, place it over the area and bite firmly for 20 minutes without checking. Keep your head raised when lying down on the first night.

Call us if pain is getting worse after three days, you notice a bad taste with severe throbbing (a possible dry socket), swelling increases after 48 hours, you have a fever, or bleeding doesn’t stop with firm pressure. Go to the nearest emergency department if swelling affects your breathing or swallowing.

After the extraction

Replacing an extracted tooth

Bridge

A fixed false tooth attached to the teeth either side. It looks natural and doesn’t come out. Crowns and bridges.

Partial denture

A removable plate with one or more false teeth. Quick and affordable, especially for several gaps. Dentures.

Implant referral

We don’t place implants ourselves, but if an implant is the best option we’ll refer you to a surgeon we trust and keep looking after everything else.

Tooth extraction for children

Baby teeth sometimes need to come out early, for example when a tooth is badly decayed and infected, when a baby tooth is stubborn and an adult tooth is coming through behind it, or when an orthodontist asks for space. A extraction in a child is done gently with numbing gel first, then local anaesthetic, with a parent in the room and plenty of praise.

If a baby back tooth is removed early, we may suggest a space maintainer so the adult tooth has room to come through in the right place. Our children’s dentistry page has more about calm first visits.

Medical conditions and medicines

Blood thinners: don’t stop them yourself; we’ll plan with you
Diabetes: eat normally and take your usual medicines
Bisphosphonates for bone: tell us, as they affect healing
Pregnancy: tell us, as timing and X-rays may be adjusted

Bring a list of your medicines to your extraction appointment.

How much does a tooth extraction cost in Sharjah?

The price of a extraction depends on whether the tooth is fully through the gum, the shape of the roots, whether it has broken, and whether a wisdom tooth is impacted. A simple extraction is usually quicker and costs less than a surgical one.

That is why we don’t put one number on this page that could be wrong for you. Your consultation and X-ray are free, and you get the full cost in writing before anything starts. Extractions needed for dental health are covered by many UAE insurance plans, and you can spread the cost with Tabby, Tamara or Toothpick. Insurance and payment options.

Tooth extraction near you in Sharjah

Open Sunday to Friday 9 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 12:30 PM to 10 PM
Free consultation and X-ray
Written cost before treatment
Insurance: FMC, NGI, Inayah, Aafiya, SAICO / Damana, GlobeMed, MSH, Fazaa, Esaad
Pay later with Tabby, Tamara or Toothpick

We’re on Al Khan Street, Al Majaz 3, a short drive from Al Qasba, Al Nahda, Al Taawun, Rolla, Abu Shagara and Buhairah Corniche, with parking in front.

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FAQ

Tooth extraction questions

How long does a tooth extraction take?

A simple tooth extraction often takes 20 to 40 minutes including numbing. A wisdom tooth or a broken tooth can take longer.

How long does healing take?

Soreness usually settles in two to three days and the gum closes over in one to two weeks. The bone underneath continues to remodel for a few months.

What is a dry socket?

A dry socket happens when the blood clot is lost too early, leaving the bone exposed. It causes severe throbbing pain two to four days after an extraction. It is treatable; call us and we will dress the socket to ease the pain.

Can I go to work after an extraction?

Most people return to work the next day, and many the same day after a simple extraction. Avoid heavy exercise for 24 hours.

Should all wisdom teeth be removed?

No. Healthy, fully erupted wisdom teeth that you can keep clean can stay. We recommend removal only when they are causing or likely to cause problems.

What can I eat after a tooth extraction?

Soft, cool foods such as yoghurt, soup that has cooled, eggs, rice, pasta and mashed vegetables for the first day or two. Avoid hard, crunchy, spicy and very hot food, and chew on the other side until the area feels comfortable.

Is a tooth extraction covered by insurance?

Extractions needed for dental health are covered by many UAE plans. We accept FMC, NGI, Inayah, Aafiya, SAICO / Damana, GlobeMed, MSH, Fazaa and Esaad. Send your card on WhatsApp and we will check.

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