Tooth Extraction in Tirana — Gentle, Same-Day Care

Tooth extraction is a quick procedure that takes 20-40 minutes for a routine tooth, longer for surgical extractions (impacted wisdom teeth, fractured roots). Performed under local anaesthesia, you feel no pain during the procedure — only mild pressure as the dentist gently rocks the tooth free. Most patients leave the clinic within 60 minutes of arrival.

Tooth extraction is generally not painful because it's performed under local anaesthesia. You feel pressure but no pain during the procedure itself. Post-extraction discomfort lasts 24-72 hours, easily managed with over-the-counter painkillers and ice packs. Most patients describe the experience as much less unpleasant than expected — particularly for routine extractions of single teeth.

Tooth extraction recovery has clear phases. First 24 hours: blood clot forms in the socket (avoid spitting, rinsing or smoking — these can dislodge it). Days 2-4: gum tissue begins healing, swelling subsides. Week 1-2: soft tissue largely healed; you can resume normal eating. Bone fills the socket over 3-4 months, ready for implant placement if needed.

Wisdom tooth extraction is recommended when the tooth causes pain, infection, crowding, cyst formation, or repeated gum inflammation. Asymptomatic wisdom teeth that are properly aligned and erupted may not need extraction. Empire Dental uses CBCT 3D imaging to assess wisdom teeth precisely, evaluating proximity to the mandibular nerve and the risk of leaving them in place.

Yes, missing teeth should ideally be replaced. Without replacement, adjacent teeth drift into the gap, opposing teeth over-erupt, bite alignment shifts, and jawbone in the area gradually atrophies. Replacement options include dental implants (best long-term solution), bridges (using adjacent teeth as support), or removable dentures. Empire Dental discusses all options at your consultation.

After a tooth extraction, immediately apply gauze pressure for 30-45 minutes, use ice externally for swelling, take prescribed painkillers as directed, eat only soft cool foods for 24 hours, avoid rinsing or spitting for the first day, and don't smoke or use straws (the suction can dislodge the healing blood clot). Resume normal brushing — gently — after 24 hours.