Oral surgery and extractions
We perform extractions and oral surgery procedures in conditions of maximum safety, using modern techniques for a comfortable, pain-free experience. Our careful, minimally invasive approach supports quick healing with as few complications as possible.
When a tooth extraction is necessary
Extracting a tooth is always the last option — whenever a tooth can be saved through treatment, that is the path we recommend. There are situations, however, where extraction is the best decision for your health: teeth deeply destroyed by decay that can no longer be restored, teeth with advanced mobility due to gum disease, fractured roots, or infections that do not respond to treatment.
Wisdom teeth deserve a chapter of their own: they erupt last, often between the ages of 17 and 25, and frequently there is simply not enough room for them. When they remain trapped in the bone, grow at an angle, press against neighboring teeth or cause repeated gum inflammation, removing them prevents bigger problems. The decision is always based on an examination and an X-ray.
How an extraction works at Bellodent
Everything starts with an evaluation: we examine the tooth, review the X-ray and explain exactly why the extraction is necessary and how it will proceed. We discuss your medical history and the medication you take, so the procedure is safe.
The extraction itself is performed under local anesthesia — you will feel pressure and movement, but no pain. For an ordinary tooth, the procedure usually takes a few dozen minutes. Removing an impacted wisdom tooth is a more extensive procedure, planned separately, sometimes with stitches at the end; it too is carried out painlessly, under anesthesia. We work calmly, without rushing, and tell you at every moment what comes next. At the end you receive clear written aftercare instructions and, if needed, a follow-up appointment.
Healing after an extraction: what to expect
A blood clot forms in the socket of the extracted tooth, protecting the bone and starting the healing — protecting that clot is your most important task in the first days. In practical terms: for the first 24 hours do not rinse your mouth vigorously, do not drink through a straw, do not smoke and avoid hot food. Chew on the opposite side and brush carefully around the area.
It is normal for moderate pain to appear once the anesthesia wears off — manageable with the recommended painkillers — along with some swelling, especially after a wisdom tooth extraction; cold compresses on the first day reduce it noticeably. The discomfort eases from day to day; the gum closes within one to two weeks. If the pain intensifies after the third day instead of easing, call us — it is a sign the healing needs a check-up.
Frequently asked questions
Does wisdom tooth removal hurt?
The extraction itself does not hurt — it is done under local anesthesia, and during the procedure you feel only pressure and movement. Once the anesthesia wears off, moderate pain and often some swelling appear, more pronounced with impacted teeth; both are managed with painkillers and cold compresses and ease from day to day. How difficult your case is gets assessed at a consultation, based on an X-ray.
Do wisdom teeth always have to come out?
Not always. A wisdom tooth that has erupted correctly, can be cleaned and does not affect the neighboring teeth can stay in place. Removal is recommended when the tooth remains trapped in the bone, grows at an angle, presses against neighboring teeth, causes repeated gum inflammation or develops decay that cannot be treated. The decision is made at a consultation, after an examination and X-ray.
How long does healing take after a tooth extraction?
The main discomfort usually passes within three to five days, and the gum closes within one to two weeks. The bone underneath fully rebuilds over several months. After the extraction of an impacted wisdom tooth, swelling and sensitivity may last a few extra days. Following the instructions for the first 48 hours — no vigorous rinsing, smoking or drinking through a straw — visibly shortens the healing.
What is dry socket and how do I avoid it?
Dry socket is a healing complication that occurs when the blood clot in the extraction site comes loose too early, leaving the bone exposed; it shows up as intense pain that appears or worsens a few days after the extraction. You prevent it by avoiding smoking, vigorous rinsing and drinking through a straw in the first days. If the pain increases instead of easing, come in for a check-up — it is treated simply in the clinic.
How much does a tooth extraction cost in Chisinau?
The cost varies with complexity: extracting an ordinary tooth is a simple procedure, while an impacted wisdom tooth involves more extensive surgery. That is why we do not publish general prices — the exact cost is set at a consultation, after an examination and X-ray, before any procedure begins.