A tooth that's decayed beyond repair, cracked at the root, or too loose from gum disease to save doesn't always need to become an emergency — a straightforward extraction, done carefully, is often the calmer option.
At PlanDental in Mahim West, extractions are carried out by Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik, both MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology. Their implant training means they also plan what replaces the tooth, where relevant, from the same visit the extraction is discussed. Read more about the clinic before you book.
Patients usually book this for: a tooth broken or decayed beyond repair a tooth loosened by gum disease a tooth needed out before orthodontic treatment a failed root canal or old crown persistent pain from a specific tooth
Tooth extraction at PlanDental in Mahim, Mumbai is the removal of a visible, accessible tooth under local anaesthesia using an elevator and forceps, without needing a surgical incision. It's used when a tooth is too decayed, cracked, or loose to save, or needs to come out before orthodontic treatment. If the tooth is impacted, broken at the gum line, or has curved roots, a surgical extraction is the more appropriate approach instead.
A simple extraction removes a tooth that's fully visible above the gum line, using an elevator to loosen it and forceps to lift it out — no incision, no stitches, in most cases. A surgical extraction is needed when the tooth isn't accessible this way: broken off at the gum, impacted below the surface, or held by curved or fused roots that won't release with a simple elevator technique.
Which category a tooth falls into is decided by an exam and, where needed, an X-ray — not by guesswork beforehand.
An exam and X-ray confirm which column below applies to you — extraction isn't the first option discussed for a tooth that can reasonably be saved.
After a tooth is removed, a blood clot forms in the socket and is what actually protects the bone and nerve endings underneath while new tissue grows in. Most extraction complications happen when that clot is disturbed too early — by rinsing forcefully, using a straw, smoking, or spitting hard in the first day or two — not from the extraction procedure itself.
This dislodging of the clot is called dry socket, and it's the single most common reason a routine extraction turns painful several days later rather than immediately.
Extraction isn't always the only route. Here's how the realistic options compare.
Removal under local anaesthesia for an accessible, erupted tooth.
Saves the tooth by treating the nerve, then protecting it with a crown.
Replaces the gap left once a tooth is extracted.
Confirms the tooth is genuinely beyond saving and checks root shape before deciding on a simple approach.
The tooth and surrounding gum are fully numbed before anything is touched.
An elevator instrument widens the ligament space holding the tooth in the socket.
Forceps grip and lift the loosened tooth out of the socket.
Biting on gauze controls bleeding while you're given clear instructions on protecting the clot afterward.
Tooth extraction cost in Mumbai depends on which tooth is involved and whether it's a simple or surgical case. PlanDental doesn't publish a fixed figure here, since an X-ray is needed to confirm which category applies before an accurate estimate is possible — call or WhatsApp and the clinic will talk you through it.
This section describes what affects cost, not a quotation. Actual cost is confirmed only after an exam and X-ray.
Sometimes a tooth is genuinely beyond saving, and sometimes a root canal is a realistic option that wasn't fully discussed. Send a photo or X-ray on WhatsApp for a straight opinion.
No rinsing, spitting hard, smoking, or using a straw — protecting the blood clot is the priority.
Soft food, gentle brushing away from the socket, and mild soreness that gradually eases.
The socket closes over and gum tissue fills in as the site heals.
Replacement options, if wanted, are usually planned once the site has healed.
A tooth that can reasonably be saved with a root canal and crown — extraction is discussed as one option, not the automatic answer.
Active, untreated infection in some cases needs antibiotics first before extraction can safely proceed.
Uncontrolled bleeding disorders, certain blood-thinning medications, or recent radiation to the jaw need medical clearance first.
A tooth that turns out to be impacted or broken at the gum line on exam — this is redirected to a surgical extraction instead.
After the local anaesthetic takes effect, you'll feel pressure and movement, not sharp pain, as the tooth is loosened and removed. The appointment itself is usually quick — often 20 to 40 minutes including the numbing time. You'll leave with gauze in place and clear written instructions, and you can arrange your own transport home in most cases since no sedation is used.
Extraction is discussed alongside root canal and crown alternatives, not instead of them.
Implant training means the plan for what fills the gap is discussed early, if wanted.
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The area is fully numbed with local anaesthesia beforehand, so you'll feel pressure and movement, not sharp pain, during the extraction itself.
Dry socket happens when the protective blood clot is lost from the socket too early, exposing bone underneath and causing pain that starts a few days after extraction rather than immediately. It's more common after impacted extractions and in smokers.
Initial soft-tissue healing takes about one to two weeks, though complete bone healing in the socket continues for longer beneath the surface.
Not always, but a gap left too long can allow neighbouring teeth to shift. Replacement options like an implant, bridge, or denture are usually discussed once the site has healed.
Soft foods are recommended for the first few days, avoiding the extraction site. Most patients return to normal eating within a week to ten days.
Wisdom teeth are a specific case, often needing a surgical rather than simple approach because they're commonly impacted. See our wisdom tooth removal page for details specific to that.
Not routinely for a straightforward extraction. Antibiotics are used when there's active infection that needs addressing before or after the procedure.
Most patients return to normal activity the same or next day, avoiding strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours to protect the healing clot.
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