Extractions & Oral Surgery in Marbella

We only recommend extraction when a tooth cannot be predictably saved or when keeping it would create bigger problems. That may be because the tooth is too badly broken down, too loose, badly infected, cracked beyond repair, or blocking other important treatment. 

A simple extraction is when a tooth can be removed straightforwardly because it is visible and accessible. A surgical extraction is needed when the tooth is impacted, partly trapped under the gums or bone, or otherwise difficult to remove in one piece, which is often the case with wisdom teeth. 

Not all wisdom teeth need to come out. We usually recommend removal when there is not enough room for them to erupt properly, when they are repeatedly causing gum infections, when they are difficult to clean and becoming decayed, when they are causing pain or difficulty opening the mouth, or when they are damaging the tooth in front of them. 

A 3D full-facial X-ray helps us see exactly where the jaw nerve is in relation to the roots of an impacted wisdom tooth. That is a major safety advantage in wisdom tooth extraction Marbella cases, because it greatly improves planning and reduces the risk of damaging important structures. 

The procedure itself is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you should not feel pain during the extraction. Afterwards, some soreness, swelling, or bruising is normal depending on how complex the procedure was, but we guide you carefully on how to manage recovery. 

Yes. We can offer oral sedation and inhalation sedation for patients with milder dental anxiety, and for bigger procedures we can also arrange sedation or general anaesthesia with a specialist anaesthesiologist who comes to the clinic. That can be very helpful for more involved oral surgery Marbella cases or for very anxious patients. 

Recovery varies depending on the tooth and the complexity of the procedure. Many routine extractions settle fairly quickly, while surgical extractions such as impacted wisdom teeth can take longer and may involve more swelling and a few days of reduced comfort.

For the first few days, softer foods are usually best. As the area heals, you can gradually return to your normal diet, but the exact advice depends on the procedure performed and we always give you specific instructions before you leave. 

Yes, when clinically necessary they can be carried out safely, especially if there is an infection or a real risk to oral health. The important thing is to tell us you are pregnant so we can plan the treatment and precautions appropriately. 

An apicectomy is a minor surgical procedure where we remove the tip of a tooth root when a previous root canal has not settled properly. If retreatment of the root canal still does not fully solve the problem, this can be a useful way of dealing with the persistent infection while still trying to keep the tooth. 

Yes. Extraction is not our first choice when a tooth can still be saved predictably with treatment such as a filling, crown, root canal, or gum treatment. But when saving the tooth is no longer a sensible long-term option, removing it can be the healthiest and most honest recommendation. 

Our current pricing lists simple extractions from 119€ and complex extractions from 189€, with impacted wisdom teeth sometimes costing more depending on the difficulty. We always explain any extra complexity in advance so the quotation is clear before treatment goes ahead. 

After a simple extraction, some patients do return to normal quite quickly, but after more complex surgery it is often sensible to rest. It depends on the difficulty of the procedure, the amount of swelling expected, and the type of work you do. 

Yes, we always try to help promptly when a patient is in pain or dealing with infection. In urgent tooth extraction Marbella situations, the first step is to assess the tooth and the surrounding tissues carefully so we can decide whether the tooth should be removed straight away or whether another stage, such as controlling infection first, would be safer.