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Tooth Extraction in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
A tooth extraction takes a tooth out of its socket in the jawbone, and it is done when a tooth cannot be kept. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, this page explains why teeth are taken out, what happens, how to look after the socket, what the research says about dry socket and antibiotics, and what can go wrong, in plain language.
Treatment is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha (BDS, MDS) and Dr Natalia DeSilva (BDS, MDS). If you have a toothache or swelling now, call us. Ask as many questions as you need.
- Dry socket in smokers, against 3.8% in non-smokers, across 11 studies 4
- 13.2%
- Before pain and swelling start to improve after wisdom tooth removal, with up to 2 weeks of soreness 1
- 1 to 2 days
- The most a wisdom tooth removal should take, and often it takes a few minutes 1
- 40 minutes
- Press firmly on the gauze for at least this long if the socket bleeds 1
- 10 minutes
These figures come from NHS patient information and systematic reviews, listed at the end of the page. Most of the research is on wisdom teeth. Your dentist will explain what applies to your own mouth.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
Tooth extraction at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi is the removal of a tooth that cannot be kept, under local anaesthetic. Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva plan each one after an examination and X-rays. Most soreness settles in a few days, and the main complication to watch for is dry socket.
01 Overview
What is a tooth extraction, and how does it work in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. The most frequent reasons are decay and gum infection,3 and teeth are also taken out when they are broken, when they have no room to come through, or when the mouth needs space for other treatment. A tooth that can be kept is usually kept, and we describe the other choices below.
The area is numbed with a local anaesthetic, so you feel pressure but should not feel pain. A tooth that can be loosened and lifted out whole is a simple extraction. When the gum covers the tooth or it is hard to reach, the gum may be cut, the socket widened and the tooth taken out whole or in two or three pieces, with dissolvable stitches if needed. The NHS describes this for wisdom teeth, and says it usually takes a few minutes and no more than 40 minutes.1
After the tooth is out, a blood clot forms in the socket and it heals over the following days. Protecting that clot is the main part of aftercare, because losing it early is what causes dry socket.1 If the tooth is a front or a back tooth that you want to replace, our pages on dentures, dental bridges and single tooth implants explain the choices.
An extraction is a short procedure, and what you do in the first days decides how smoothly the socket heals.
02 Candidacy
Who needs a tooth extraction in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
A tooth is taken out when it cannot be repaired, or when keeping it would harm the teeth around it. The dentist decides after an examination and X-rays.
When extraction is usually advised
- A tooth with severe decay that cannot be filled or crowned.3
- A tooth with gum disease so advanced that it is loose and cannot be saved.3
- A wisdom tooth that has no room to come through and causes pain, swelling or infection.1
- A broken tooth that cannot be repaired, or a tooth that has to be removed to make room for braces.
When another plan may be needed
- An infected tooth that root canal treatment could save, which keeps your own tooth.2
- A tooth with a problem that a filling or a crown can repair.
- A wisdom tooth that causes no problem, which is usually left alone and monitored.1
- A health condition or medicine that needs a plan with your doctor before any extraction.3
Extraction is the last step when a tooth cannot be saved, so the dentist looks at repair first.
03 Options
Which tooth extraction options are there in Greater Kailash 1?
The method depends on the tooth, and the plan for the gap afterwards is part of the decision.
Simple tooth extraction
For a tooth that can be loosened and lifted out whole, under local anaesthetic.1
Local anaesthetic 1
If you would like help with nerves, see sedation dentistry, and for wisdom teeth in particular, see wisdom tooth removal.
| Simple extraction | Surgical extraction | Keeping the tooth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it involves | Loosening and lifting the tooth out 1 | Cutting the gum, widening the socket, removing in pieces if needed 1 | Root canal treatment, then a filling or crown 2 |
| Anaesthetic | Local anaesthetic | Local anaesthetic, sometimes with sedation 1 | Local anaesthetic 2 |
| Main limit | Only for teeth that come out whole | More swelling and a longer recovery 1 | Not possible if too little sound tooth is left 2 |
Your dentist should explain why the tooth cannot be kept and what happens to the gap afterwards.
04 Procedure
How is a tooth extraction done, step by step?
Every case is individual, so your steps may differ. This is the usual order, based on the NHS description for wisdom teeth.1
The procedure is short, and most of the work for you is in the aftercare that follows.
Examination and X-rays before a tooth extraction
The dentist examines the tooth and its surroundings, takes X-rays to see the roots and the bone, and asks about your health, medicines and allergies.
Planning the tooth removal
You agree on the method, whether sedation is wanted, and what will replace the tooth, if anything. Any infection may be treated first.
Numbing the area
A local anaesthetic is injected to numb the tooth and the gum around it.1 Sedation is an option for anxious patients or harder extractions, and we describe it on a separate page.
Loosening and removing the tooth
The tooth is loosened and lifted out. If the gum covers the tooth, it is cut, the socket is widened and the tooth is removed whole or in two or three pieces.1
Closing the socket
Dissolvable stitches are used if they are needed, and you bite on gauze to help a blood clot form.1
Instructions for the first days
You get written aftercare advice, pain relief advice and a number to call, and you can usually go home straight away.1
Review and a plan for the gap
A check shows whether the socket is healing. If the tooth is to be replaced, the plan for a denture, a bridge or an implant is made.
05 Aftercare
Recovery after a tooth extraction in Greater Kailash 1: care and dry socket
Your dentist will give you written instructions, and those come first. These are the basics from the NHS.1
The first hours
If the socket bleeds, press firmly on the gauze for at least 10 minutes. Take paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain, eat soft or liquid food, and avoid hot drinks, hard or crunchy food, alcohol and smoking.1
The first two weeks
Expect pain, swelling, bruising on the cheek and a stiff jaw for up to two weeks, with pain and swelling starting to improve after one or two days. Rinse with warm salt water or mouthwash and clean your other teeth gently, avoiding the socket.1
When to call us
Call the clinic on 098115 01995 if bleeding does not stop, if pain and swelling get worse and painkillers do not help, or if pain comes with a bad taste in the mouth, a high temperature or feeling unwell, because these can be signs of dry socket or infection. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling that spreads across your face or neck, call 112 or go to a hospital emergency department.
Protect the clot, avoid smoking, and call early if the pain gets worse after a few days.
06 Limits and risks
When is tooth extraction not the right choice?
Taking a tooth out cannot be undone, and a gap changes the bite. These are situations where another plan may be better:
- A tooth that can be saved by a filling, a crown or root canal treatment.
- A wisdom tooth that causes no problem and can be monitored.
- A health condition or medicine that has to be reviewed with your doctor first.
- A wish to remove a tooth without a plan for the gap it leaves.
- Active infection with a high temperature or spreading swelling, which needs urgent medical care.
In these cases repair, monitoring, a plan made with your doctor, or urgent care may be better.
Risks and complications
Dry socket. The clot fails to form or is dislodged, which leaves the bone exposed and causes pain that does not go away.1 Across 11 studies the combined incidence was about 13.2% in smokers and 3.8% in non-smokers.4 Age, a history of infection and a difficult extraction were the commonest risk factors in another review.5
Infection. Infection after an extraction may need antibiotics.1 In healthy people having wisdom teeth out, antibiotics may reduce infection, but the evidence is low-certainty, and the review warns of antibiotic resistance.3
Numbness. Nerve damage after wisdom tooth removal can cause numbness or tingling in the tongue, lip or chin, which usually improves but can last weeks or months.1
Bleeding and swelling. Slight bleeding is expected, and pressure usually controls it. Bleeding that will not stop needs an urgent appointment.1
A good plan names these risks before the tooth is taken out and sets out what to do if they happen.
07 Your visit
What happens at your first tooth extraction appointment?
At your first visit, a dentist at Orion Dental Clinic asks about the pain, how long it has lasted, and whether you have had swelling or a bad taste. You are asked about your health, medicines, allergies and earlier extractions, and about anything that makes you anxious.
The dentist examines the tooth and takes X-rays where needed. You then talk through whether the tooth can be saved, what the extraction would involve, what the risks are and what the gap would mean for your bite and smile. If you agree, and the tooth is ready to be taken out, it can sometimes be done at the same visit.
The first visit is for questions and a plan, and nothing is done until you agree.
08 Why this clinic
Why choose Orion Dental Clinic for tooth extraction in Greater Kailash 1?
You meet the doctors who take your tooth out, and you can ask them whether it can be saved.
Dr Natalia DeSilva
BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A 11417 (2013), and Karnataka State Dental Council A-13203 (2003).
Doctors you can ask
Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva see patients who need teeth taken out, and patients mention Dr Anupam Sinha in their reviews of extractions.
Imaging on site
Imaging is available at the clinic, so the X-rays used to plan an extraction can be taken there.
Care for anxious patients
Patients describe in reviews that the team put them at ease, and a separate page explains sedation.
Ask whether the tooth can be saved, and what the plan for the gap would be.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“Great experience. Went for tooth extraction and was done very well without much pain and very quickly.”
“Very professional place! And both Dr Anupam and Dr Dsilva are extremely efficient. My entire family goes to this place for dental consultation. Other staff in the clinic are also polite and efficient.”
“Dr Natalia is highly professional.Takes lot of pain to make you comfortable and explains the steps required.Highly recommended.Thanks”
10 Visit us
Tooth extraction clinic in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), Delhi: location and hours
Mon to Sat, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Orion Dental Clinic Basement, E 75, Greater Kailash-1,Greater Kailash Enclave I
New Delhi, Delhi 110048
098115 01995
| Monday to Saturday | 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
If you are looking for tooth extraction in Greater Kailash or nearby, Orion Dental Clinic is in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1 (GK 1), opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1, so call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment and use the map for directions. More about the clinic: dentist in Greater Kailash.
11 Travelling patients
Visiting Delhi and needing a tooth extraction?
A tooth extraction can often be done at a single visit, and the NHS says most people go home the same day and can usually return to normal activities the next day.1 A difficult extraction may mean one to three days off, and you should not drive for 24 hours after a sedative.1 Tell us when you fly and we will say how many days to allow for the first recovery.
You can read about how dental tourism in Delhi works.
Allow a few days for the first recovery before you travel.
12 Questions
Tooth extraction questions patients ask in Greater Kailash 1
What is a tooth extraction?
The removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone, usually under local anaesthetic, when a tooth cannot be kept.
Does a tooth extraction hurt?
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic, so you feel pressure but should not feel pain during it. Expect soreness, swelling and bruising afterwards, with pain and swelling starting to improve after one or two days.1
How long does a tooth extraction take?
The NHS says removing a wisdom tooth usually takes a few minutes and no more than 40 minutes.1 A simple extraction is often quicker.
How long does recovery take?
Most people return to normal activities the next day, and soreness, swelling and a stiff jaw can last up to two weeks.1
What is dry socket?
Do I need antibiotics after an extraction?
Not always. In healthy people having wisdom teeth removed, antibiotics may reduce infection and dry socket, but the evidence is low-certainty, and resistance is a concern, so the dentist decides.3
Can the tooth be saved instead?
Sometimes. Root canal treatment can remove an infection from inside a tooth so that it can be kept, and tooth removal is the alternative if it cannot be saved.2
What are the options for the gap?
A denture, a bridge or an implant can replace a missing tooth, or you can leave the gap. See missing teeth for the choices.
Where can I find tooth extraction near me in South Delhi?
Orion Dental Clinic is a tooth extraction clinic in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1, opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1. Patients come for tooth extraction in Greater Kailash from Kailash Colony, CR Park, Nehru Place, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony and South Extension. Call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment.
13 Second opinion
A tooth that hurts, is loose or has been advised for removal?
A consultation lets you ask whether the tooth can be saved, and what an extraction would involve, before you commit to anything. Bring any earlier X-rays or reports. The dentist will examine the tooth, explain what they find and describe the options, including keeping it. There is no form to fill in: message us on WhatsApp or call, and we will find a time that suits you.
14 Related
Related treatments and guides
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Read this for the extractions that need the most planning.
How a root canal is done
Read this for the treatment that can save an infected tooth.
Sedation Dentistry
Read this for ways of helping you stay relaxed during treatment.
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Wisdom Tooth Removal: Procedure and Benefits
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Sources (5)
- NHS website. Wisdom tooth removal (patient information). Page review date 12 June 2024. www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/wisdom-tooth-removal/
- NHS website. Root canal treatment (patient information). Page review date 3 October 2025. www.nhs.uk/conditions/root-canal-treatment/
- Lodi G, Azzi L, Varoni EM, Pentenero M, Del Fabbro M, Carrassi A, Sardella A, Manfredi M. Antibiotics to prevent complications following tooth extractions. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021;2:CD003811. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33624847/
- Kusnierek W, Brzezinska K, Nijakowski K, Surdacka A. Smoking as a risk factor for dry socket: a systematic review. Dentistry Journal, 2022;10(7):121. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35877395/
- Taberner-Vallverdu M, Sanchez-Garces MA, Gay-Escoda C. Efficacy of different methods used for dry socket prevention and risk factor analysis: a systematic review. Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal, 2017;22(6):e750-e758. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29053647/
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.