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Tooth Extraction in Dubai: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Nobody looks forward to having a tooth out. If your dentist has said one needs to go, or a toothache has you worried it might, this page takes you through it: why teeth get removed, how to get ready, what you will feel in the chair, and how to heal without trouble. At Top Smile Dental Clinic we carry out simple, surgical and wisdom tooth extractions in Dubai, at our Oud Metha and Dubai Silicon Oasis branches. We only remove a tooth when saving it is no longer the better choice, and we will tell you plainly which side of that line you are on. Clinically reviewed by: Dr. Shahanath Rahil Rahman, DHA Licensed General Dentist · Last updated: October 2026 Book a Consultation · In pain right now? Call Oud Metha 04 529 8054 or DSO 050 443 7587

Tooth extraction at a glance

	Simple extraction	Surgical or wisdom tooth extraction
Time in the chair	About 20 to 40 minutes	About 45 to 90 minutes
Anaesthesia	Local anaesthetic	Local anaesthetic, with sedation if needed
Back to work	Usually the next day	Usually after 2 to 3 days
Soft food	2 to 3 days	Up to a week
Gum healing	1 to 2 weeks	2 weeks or a little longer

When Is a Tooth Extraction Really Needed?

Removing a tooth is the last option, not the first. If a filling, crown, root canal or gum treatment can keep your tooth working, that is what we will recommend. Extraction comes in when the tooth can no longer be repaired, or when keeping it puts the teeth and bone around it at risk.

Problem	What we try first	When extraction is the better choice
Deep decay	Filling, crown or root canal	Too little healthy tooth is left to rebuild
Advanced gum disease	Deep cleaning and gum treatment	The tooth is loose because the bone holding it has gone
Cracked or broken tooth	Crown or root canal	The crack runs below the gum line or into the root
Failed root canal	Re-treatment	Infection keeps coming back
Crowded teeth	Braces or aligners alone	There is no room to straighten teeth without making space
Impacted wisdom tooth	Monitoring with X-rays	It is causing pain, infection or damage to the next tooth

Signs you should see a dentist soon

• Toothache that wakes you at night or lasts more than two days
• Swelling in the gum, cheek or jaw
• A tooth that feels loose or hurts when you bite
• A bad taste, or pus near a tooth
• Pain and stiffness at the very back of your jaw

A swollen face with fever is a dental infection that needs attention the same day. Call us rather than waiting for it to settle.

Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Dubai

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to arrive, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. Many jaws simply do not have space for them. The tooth then comes through at an angle, stops halfway, or stays trapped under the gum. Dentists call this an impacted wisdom tooth.

Not every wisdom tooth has to come out. If yours has come through fully, sits straight and you can clean it properly, we will usually leave it alone and keep an eye on it. We recommend wisdom tooth removal when:

• The gum over a half-erupted tooth keeps getting swollen and infected
• Food packs behind the tooth and decay starts in it or in the molar in front
• The tooth is pushing into its neighbour
• An X-ray shows a cyst or damage around the tooth

Removal tends to be easier in your late teens and twenties, because the roots are shorter and the bone is softer. That is one reason we suggest a check-up X-ray even when nothing hurts yet.

Your Consultation at Top Smile Dental Clinic

Every extraction starts with a proper look, not a guess. At your first visit your dentist will examine the tooth and the gum around it, then take a digital X-ray to see the roots, the bone and anything nearby, such as a nerve or the sinus. For deeply impacted wisdom teeth we may ask for a 3D scan. You will leave that appointment knowing three things: whether the tooth can be saved, what kind of extraction you need, and what it will cost.

Tell us about your health and medicines

Some conditions and medicines change how we plan your treatment. Please tell your dentist if you:

• Take blood thinners such as aspirin, warfarin or clopidogrel
• Have diabetes, a heart condition or high blood pressure
• Take medicine for osteoporosis
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have ever reacted badly to an anaesthetic or antibiotic

Do not stop any prescribed medicine on your own. If something needs adjusting, we will agree it with you and, where needed, with your doctor.

How to Prepare for Your Tooth Extraction

A little planning makes the day easier. What you need to do depends on whether you are having local anaesthetic only or sedation as well.

Before your appointment	Local anaesthetic only	With sedation
Eating	Have a light meal 1 to 2 hours before	No food or drink for 6 to 8 hours, or as your dentist instructs
Getting home	You can drive yourself	Someone must take you home. No driving for 24 hours
Medicines	Take them as normal unless told otherwise	Take them as your dentist instructs
Smoking	Stop at least 12 hours before	Stop at least 12 hours before
At home	Stock soft food and an ice pack	Same, plus an adult with you for the first night

Wear something comfortable, brush your teeth before you come, and bring your Emirates ID and insurance card.

The Tooth Extraction Procedure, Step by Step

Most extractions are over sooner than patients expect. This is what happens once you are in the chair.

1. Numbing. We place a numbing gel on the gum, then give local anaesthetic. Within a few minutes the tooth, gum and part of your lip or cheek go numb.
2. Checking. We test the area before starting. If you feel anything sharp, we add more anaesthetic and wait.
3. Loosening. A small instrument called an elevator gently widens the socket and loosens the tooth.
4. Removing. The tooth is lifted out with forceps. You will feel pressure and pushing, but not pain.
5. Cleaning and closing. We clean the socket, place stitches if they are needed, and ask you to bite on gauze so a blood clot can form.
6. Aftercare talk. You go home with written instructions and any medicine you need.

Simple extraction

A simple extraction is for a tooth that is fully visible above the gum and has a straightforward root shape. It is done under local anaesthetic and needs no cuts, and often no stitches.

Surgical extraction

A surgical extraction is for teeth that are impacted, broken at the gum line or have curved roots. The dentist makes a small opening in the gum and sometimes removes the tooth in sections, which is kinder to the bone than forcing it out whole. The gum is then closed with stitches.

Will it hurt?

You should not feel pain during a tooth extraction. Pressure, yes. Sounds, sometimes. If you are nervous about dental treatment, tell us when you book. We will take it slowly, explain each step and talk through sedation options with you.

Tooth Extraction Aftercare: The First 48 Hours

Healing depends on one thing above all: the blood clot that forms in the socket. It protects the bone and nerve underneath while new tissue grows. Nearly every aftercare rule exists to keep that clot in place.  

Do	Do not
Bite firmly on the gauze for 30 to 45 minutes	Rinse, spit or poke the socket for the first 24 hours
Rest with your head raised on an extra pillow	Drink through a straw
Hold an ice pack on your cheek, 15 minutes on and 15 off	Smoke or vape for at least 72 hours
Take pain relief before the numbness wears off	Have hot drinks, alcohol or spicy food
Eat cool, soft food on the other side	Go to the gym or lift anything heavy

Bleeding

Light oozing and pink saliva are normal for the first day. If the bleeding picks up, fold a clean piece of damp gauze, place it over the socket and bite down firmly for another 30 minutes while sitting upright.

Pain and swelling

Swelling usually peaks on day two or three, then goes down. Ice packs help during the first 24 hours. Take the pain relief we recommend at regular intervals for the first couple of days instead of waiting until it hurts.

What to eat after a tooth extraction

Good choices are yoghurt, laban, smoothies eaten with a spoon, mashed potato, scrambled eggs, soft rice, khichdi, hummus and soup that has cooled to lukewarm. Leave nuts, chips, seeds and anything crunchy for a week, because small hard pieces get stuck in the socket. For the full list, read our dos and don’ts after tooth extraction.

Tooth Extraction Recovery: Day by Day

Most people feel normal again within a week of a simple extraction. Surgical and wisdom tooth extractions take a little longer.

When	What is normal	What to do
Day 1	Numbness for 2 to 4 hours, light bleeding, mild ache	Rest, gauze, ice, soft cool food. No rinsing
Days 2 to 3	Swelling at its peak, jaw stiffness	Start gentle warm salt water rinses after meals. Brush as usual but avoid the socket
Days 4 to 7	Swelling and ache fading	Return to normal food bit by bit. Stitches come out or dissolve
Weeks 1 to 2	Gum closing over the socket	Normal brushing. Light exercise is fine
Months 1 to 3	Bone filling the socket	Talk to us about replacing the tooth

For the salt water rinse, stir half a teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water. Let it roll around your mouth and fall out into the sink. Do not swish hard.

What is dry socket?

Dry socket happens when the blood clot comes out or dissolves too early and the bone is left exposed. Its shows up as a deep, throbbing pain two to four days after the extraction, often spreading to the ear, with a bad taste or smell. It is more common in smokers and after lower wisdom tooth removal. It is treatable in one short visit, so call us instead of putting up with it.

When to Call Your Dentist

Some discomfort is part of healing. These signs are not.

Symptom	Normal healing	Call us
Pain	Eases a little each day	Gets worse after day 3
Bleeding	Light oozing on day 1	Still heavy after 30 minutes of firm pressure
Swelling	Peaks by day 3, then shrinks	Keeps growing, or feels hot and hard
Temperature	Normal	Fever above 38°C
Taste	Slight metallic taste on day 1	Bad taste, smell or pus
Numbness	Gone within a few hours	Still there the next day

If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go straight to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Tooth Extraction Cost in Dubai

The cost of a tooth extraction in Dubai depends mainly on how difficult the tooth is to remove. A front tooth with a single straight root costs less than a wisdom tooth lying sideways under the gum. You will get a written quote after your examination and X-ray, before any treatment starts.

Treatment	Price at Top Smile, per tooth
Simple tooth extraction	AED 300 to 600
Surgical tooth extraction	AED 700 to 1,500
Wisdom tooth extraction	AED 800 to 2,000

What changes the price

• Type of extraction. Simple extractions cost less than surgical ones.
• Position of the tooth. Back teeth and impacted teeth take more time.
• Imaging. A standard X-ray is enough for most teeth. Some wisdom teeth need a 3D scan.
• Anaesthesia. Local anaesthetic is included. Sedation is charged separately.
• Number of teeth. Removing several teeth in one visit usually costs less per tooth.

Insurance and payment plans

Tooth extractions are covered by many dental insurance plans in the UAE, often with a co-payment. We offer direct billing with MedNet, Almadallah, NextCare (Reimbursement), MetLife and Daman, so you pay only your co-payment for covered treatment. NAS, AXA, Sukoon and Cigna members can claim by reimbursement. See all accepted insurance plans. If you are paying yourself, ask our team about 0% payment plans.

Replacing a Tooth After Extraction

Wisdom teeth do not need replacing. Other teeth usually do, because the neighbouring teeth drift into the gap and the bone underneath slowly shrinks. Your options are a dental implant, a bridge or a partial denture. We will go through them at your consultation so you have a plan before the tooth comes out, not after.

Why Patients Choose Top Smile for Tooth Removal

• We try to save the tooth first. You will hear every option, including the ones that avoid extraction.
• DHA-licensed dentists. Every extraction is planned and carried out by a licensed dentist.
• Two branches, open every day. Oud Metha and Dubai Silicon Oasis, 9 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week.
• Same-day appointments. If you are in pain, we will do our best to see you today.
• Clear pricing and direct billing. You see the cost in writing before we begin, and we bill major insurers directly.
• Follow-up included. We check your healing and are a phone call away if something worries you.

Your Dentists at Top Smile

• Dr. Shahanath Rahil Rahman, DHA Licensed General Dentist
• Dr. Sara Mohamed, DHA Licensed General and Cosmetic Dentist
• Dr. Mohamed Aboo Baker, Consultant Orthodontist with 25+ years of experience, who advises when teeth need removing to make space for braces

Book Your Tooth Extraction in Oud Metha or Dubai Silicon Oasis

If a tooth is hurting, or you have been told one needs to come out, book a consultation at the branch closest to you. We will examine it, tell you honestly whether it can be saved, and plan the next step with you. Book an Appointment · Call Oud Metha 04 529 8054 · Call DSO 050 443 7587

	Oud Metha Clinic	DSO Clinic
Address	Shop 2, Sultan Business Centre, Oud Metha Road, Dubai	Palace Towers, Nadd Hessa, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
Phone	04 529 8054	050 443 7587
Hours	Open daily, 9 AM to 9 PM	Open daily, 9 AM to 9 PM
Clinic page	Dental clinic in Oud Metha	Dental clinic in Dubai Silicon Oasis

Tooth Extraction FAQs

Is a tooth extraction painful?

No. The area is fully numbed with local anaesthetic, so you feel pressure but not pain. Some soreness afterwards is normal for two to three days and is well controlled with ordinary pain relief.

Why might I need a tooth extraction instead of a filling or root canal?

A filling or root canal only works when enough healthy tooth and bone remain to support it. If decay has destroyed most of the tooth, the root is cracked, or gum disease has left the tooth loose, removing it is the more reliable way to stop the pain and infection.

Is wisdom tooth extraction necessary if there is no pain?

Not always. A wisdom tooth that has come through fully, sits straight and can be cleaned can stay. We recommend removal when an X-ray shows the tooth is impacted, decaying or damaging the tooth in front, even if it is not hurting yet.

How long does a tooth extraction take?

A simple extraction takes about 20 to 40 minutes, including the time for the anaesthetic to work. A surgical or impacted wisdom tooth extraction usually takes 45 to 90 minutes.

How long does tooth extraction recovery take?

Most people are back to their routine in one to three days. The gum closes over in one to two weeks. The bone underneath continues to fill in for a few months, which you will not feel.

How much does a tooth extraction cost in Dubai?

It depends on whether the extraction is simple or surgical, where the tooth sits, and whether you need a 3D scan or sedation. At Top Smile Dental Clinic, simple extractions start from AED 300, surgical extractions from AED 700 and wisdom tooth extractions from AED 800. You receive a written quote before treatment.

What can I eat after a tooth extraction?

Stick to cool, soft food for the first two days: yoghurt, mashed potato, eggs, soft rice and lukewarm soup. Avoid hot drinks, spicy food, straws and anything crunchy until the socket has settled.

When can I smoke after a tooth extraction?

Wait at least 72 hours, and longer if you can. Smoking and vaping are the most common cause of dry socket, because the suction and heat disturb the blood clot.

Can I go to work or the gym after a tooth extraction?

Desk work is usually fine the next day after a simple extraction. Take two to three days off after a surgical extraction. Leave the gym, swimming and heavy lifting for three to five days.

How soon can I replace the tooth with an implant?

In some cases an implant can be placed on the same day as the extraction. More often we wait two to three months for the bone to heal. Your dentist will advise after looking at your X-ray.

How should I prepare for a tooth extraction at Top Smile Dental Clinic?

Eat a light meal beforehand if you are having local anaesthetic, take your usual medicines unless we have told you otherwise, and bring a list of everything you take. If you are having sedation, do not eat or drink for 6 to 8 hours and arrange for someone to take you home.