Dental Extractions

Hi, I’m Dr Kim Nguyen, one of the dentists at Pitt St Dental Centre here in Sydney CBD. Last Tuesday, our new patient, Jennifer, from Pyrmont, visited our clinic. Her right tooth had been aching for a few days and has been very uncomfortable. The first one is from gum disease. People can get an…

Tooth pain has a way of demanding immediate attention, often escalating from minor discomfort to overwhelming agony. When a tooth becomes severely infected, the pain can be relentless, affecting sleep and overall quality of life. In these situations, patients often wonder whether their tooth can be saved or if extraction represents the only solution. Root…

Hi, I’m Dr Michael Cai, the principal dentist of Pitt St Dental Centre here in Sydney CBD. Yesterday, I was with one of our new patients, Catherine from Pyrmont. She broke a tooth, and unfortunately, it can’t be saved and needs to be extracted. She is looking at replacing the missing tooth with a dental…

Hi, I’m Dr Rajiv Kumar. You can call me “Dr Andy“. I’m one of the dentists here at Pitt St Dental Centre in Sydney CBD. Last week, I performed a surgical extraction procedure for one of our new patients, Brett from Neutral Bay. After the procedure, he asked me, Hey Andy, When Are Dental Implants…

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Oral obelisks. If you ever overheard that as part of a conversation on a bus, you’d probably assume it was a talk about spectacular and ancient pillars. But they’re not ancient at all – they’re totally new – discovered in gut and mouth bacteria for the first time right here in 2024. From Ancient Egypt…

If you’ve recently had a tooth extracted, you might be wondering whether you need to replace it. While it may seem like no big deal, leaving a gap can lead to a series of dental issues over time. Let’s explore why it’s important to consider replacement options. How Missing Teeth Affect the Balance of Your…

Are you wondering what happens to your gum and jawbone when a tooth is missing? Let’s explore the changes that occur in your mouth after a tooth is extracted and why taking action to preserve your dental structure is important. What Happens After a Tooth is Removed? When a tooth is extracted, your body’s natural…

When it comes to deciding between a root canal or tooth extraction, it’s natural to wonder which is better for your long-term dental health. However, the answer isn’t always straightforward. Both options have their benefits, but the right choice depends on your tooth’s condition and your overall health. Let’s break down the key factors to…

First up, a few definitions, so that we can all be clear about what we are talking about here. ‘End of teeth days’ refers to that time in our lives when we are losing our natural teeth. Recently, a patient at our dental clinic shared with me his experience of dealing with this period in…