01 Tooth Extraction
✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Periodontist & Implantologist
Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that's visible and accessible in the mouth, most extractions are simple and non-surgical, the tooth is loosened and lifted out without needing an incision.
At Clarus Dental Specialities in Koregaon Park, tooth extraction is planned and delivered directly by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist.
Patients usually choose this for: a tooth beyond repair a retained baby tooth orthodontic space-making a straightforward, erupted tooth
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Quick answer: Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that's visible and reachable in the mouth. Most extractions are simple and non-surgical: the tooth is gently loosened and lifted out with instruments, without needing a gum incision. If a tooth is impacted, broken below the gumline, or has an unusual root shape, it's classified as a surgical extraction instead. In Koregaon Park, Pune, extractions are examined, X-rayed, and performed directly by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, a US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist.
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02 Overview
A tooth is usually removed because it can't be reasonably saved, severe decay, a fracture beyond repair, advanced gum disease that's loosened it, or because a retained baby tooth is blocking a permanent tooth from coming in. Orthodontic treatment sometimes calls for removing a tooth as well, to create space for the rest to align.
Most extractions are simple: the tooth is visible, its root pattern is straightforward, and it can be loosened and lifted out with hand instruments in a single visit, no incision needed.
Not every extraction stays simple once it's examined. A tooth that's impacted, broken at the gumline, or has curved or fused roots is reclassified as a surgical extraction instead, and a wisdom tooth specifically is covered on its own wisdom tooth removal page, since impaction there is common enough to warrant separate treatment.
03 Candidacy
Extraction is usually a last resort after other options have been ruled out, not a first choice.
04 Background
Most extractions are exactly what people picture: the tooth is numbed, gently loosened, and lifted out, done in one visit with no incision required.
What changes that plan is what's revealed on the X-ray. Roots that curve or fuse together, a tooth that's fractured below the gumline, or one sitting at an awkward angle all shift the case toward a surgical approach instead, which is discussed honestly before proceeding, not discovered as a surprise mid-appointment.
This is also why a wisdom tooth gets its own separate conversation: because impaction is so common at the back of the jaw, it's worth planning for from the outset rather than treating as a routine extraction that might turn complicated.
05 Options
A few common reasons bring patients in for extraction, each planned a little differently.
Removal of a single tooth that decay or fracture has left beyond reasonable repair.
Removing a tooth specifically to create room for the rest to align during orthodontic treatment.
Removing a baby tooth that hasn't fallen out on its own and is blocking the permanent tooth beneath.
06 Procedure
The tooth and its root pattern are assessed on imaging to confirm a simple extraction is appropriate.
The area is numbed thoroughly before any instruments touch the tooth.
The tooth is gently rocked and loosened within its socket using dental instruments.
Once sufficiently loosened, the tooth is lifted out of the socket.
Gauze is placed to support clot formation, with clear instructions for the hours that follow.
07 Cost Factors
Cost depends on individual case factors and is discussed only after examination, once the following are known:
A specific estimate is only meaningful after a clinical evaluation. This section is informational and is not a quotation.
If extraction has already been recommended elsewhere, Dr. Neel is available to review the X-ray and confirm whether a simple extraction is genuinely appropriate, or if the case needs a different approach.
08 Aftercare
Biting gently on gauze protects the forming blood clot, avoid rinsing or spitting forcefully during this window.
Soft foods and mild swelling are typical while the socket begins healing.
Any stitches placed are checked, removed, or left to dissolve as planned.
If the tooth was permanent, replacement options are worth discussing to prevent shifting of neighboring teeth.
09 Limits
Being upfront about the trade-offs matters:
10 Your Visit
Your visit starts with an examination and X-ray to confirm the tooth is a good candidate for simple extraction, followed by the procedure itself if appropriate, most single-tooth extractions are completed within the same appointment.
11 Why This Clinic
BDS (Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai) · Postgraduate periodontology training, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA · Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology (2008) · ITI Fellow, International Team for Implantology (2009)
Extractions here are planned with a periodontist's eye on the surrounding bone and gum tissue, not just the tooth itself, the kind of judgment that comes from Dr. Neel's standing as Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist, one of only two in India.
The simple-versus-surgical classification is never assumed, it's checked.
Extraction planning accounts for the tissue around the tooth, not just the tooth.
What comes next for a permanent tooth is part of the same conversation.
The only dental clinic in Pune listed by the US Consulate Mumbai.
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12 Visit Us
This dentist and dental clinic in Koregaon Park also treats patients from nearby areas of Pune. See the full Koregaon Park clinic page →
13 International Patients
Clarus Dental Specialities is the only dental clinic in Pune listed by the US Consulate Mumbai, and Dr. Neel holds a dual US-India dental license, giving NRI and overseas patients confidence in the standard of cosmetic dental care available here.
Because most simple extractions are completed in a single visit with a short initial recovery window, they're usually easy to fit into a shorter trip to Pune.
14 FAQ
The area is numbed beforehand, so the extraction itself is generally not painful, some soreness afterward is normal and manageable.
Initial healing is typically within a week to ten days, with the socket fully closing over several weeks.
A painful complication where the protective blood clot is lost too early, it's largely preventable by following aftercare instructions closely.
Soft foods are recommended for the first day or two, returning to normal eating as comfort allows.
For a permanent tooth, replacement is worth discussing to prevent neighboring teeth from shifting over time.
Simple extraction involves lifting a visible tooth without an incision, surgical extraction is needed when the tooth is impacted, broken below the gumline, or has complex roots.
Wisdom teeth are treated as their own category because impaction at the back of the jaw is common enough to plan for specifically, rather than assuming a simple extraction.
1. Clinical literature on simple dental extraction technique and healing, indexed on PubMed Central. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc
2. Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar's peer-reviewed publications, indexed on PubMed. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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This page provides general dental information and does not constitute a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice. Outcomes vary by individual case. No specific results, costs, or timelines are guaranteed. Please consult Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar or a qualified specialist for advice specific to your condition.
