# Tooth Extraction Bali | Dentist Near Me Bali > Tooth extraction in Bali, including wisdom teeth: what to expect, aftercare, swimming and surfing afterwards, and replacement options. URL: https://dentistnearmebali.com/tooth-extraction/ Extractions # Gentle Tooth and Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Bali Last updated: 29 October 2026 When a tooth is too damaged or infected to save, or a wisdom tooth keeps flaring up, removing it can be the right choice. This page explains simple and surgical extraction (surgical only if offered), numbing, aftercare, how long to wait before swimming, surfing or diving, and options for replacing the tooth later. Request an Appointment [/book-appointment/ →](/book-appointment/) How it works [#how-it-works →](#how-it-works) In pain? Mark your request as urgent. ![Dentist explaining a wisdom tooth extraction to a young patient](/images/hero/dentist-calmly-explaining-a-wisdom-tooth-extractio.webp) - Plain-English info - Online request - Visitor guidance - Clear, plain-English treatment information - Online appointment request form - Guides for visitors: flying, insurance and treatment timelines ## What Is a Tooth Extraction? A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jaw. Dentists try to save teeth wherever they can, but sometimes removing one is the healthiest choice, for example when it’s too broken to repair, badly infected or causing repeated problems. There are two main types. A **simple extraction** removes a tooth that can be seen in the mouth, using gentle instruments to loosen and lift it out. A **surgical extraction** is used when a tooth has broken at the gumline or hasn’t fully come through, such as an impacted wisdom tooth. It may involve a small cut in the gum and dissolvable stitches. Whether surgical extractions are offered at the clinic will be confirmed. Before any extraction, the dentist will explain why it’s recommended and whether there’s a realistic way to save the tooth, such as a root canal [/root-canal-treatment/ →](/root-canal-treatment/) and crown. ## Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are the last molars at the back of the mouth, usually appearing in your late teens or twenties. Many people don’t have room for them, so they come through at an angle or stay partly buried in the bone. An OPG (panoramic X-ray) shows exactly how they’re sitting and how close the roots are to nearby nerves. A partly erupted wisdom tooth can trap food under the gum flap, leading to pericoronitis: swelling, a bad taste and pain when you bite or open wide. One episode can often be managed with cleaning and care. Repeated flare-ups are a common reason to have the tooth removed. ## Aftercare > **The first 24 hours matter most** > > Bite on gauze for 30 minutes, rest with your head raised, and don’t rinse, smoke, vape or use a straw. This protects the blood clot that starts healing. - **Bleeding:** some oozing is normal for a day. Bite on fresh gauze for 30 minutes if it continues. - **Pain:** take over-the-counter pain relief as advised. Soreness usually peaks on day two or three. - **Swelling:** a cold pack on the cheek for 15 minutes at a time helps during the first day. - **Cleaning:** brush the rest of your mouth as normal. From the next day, rinse gently with warm salt water after meals. - **Food:** soft, cool food for a day or two; avoid hot, spicy and crunchy food near the socket. ## Swimming, Surfing and Diving After an Extraction | Activity | General guidance | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Pool swimming | Wait at least 24-48 hours | Exertion and chlorine can disturb the clot | | Sea swimming and surfing | Often around a week | Paddling effort, wipeouts and sea water near an open socket | | Scuba diving | Usually longer; ask your dentist | Pressure changes and gripping a regulator can stress the healing socket | | Flying | Usually a day or two after a simple extraction | Once bleeding has stopped | These are general timeframes. Follow the advice your dentist gives you, as healing depends on the tooth and how the extraction went. ## Replacing the Tooth Later Once the socket has healed, you can decide whether to replace the tooth. For a gap in the visible part of your smile or a missing back tooth used for chewing, a dental bridge [/dental-crowns-bridges/ →](/dental-crowns-bridges/) is one fixed option. Wisdom teeth don’t need replacing. The dentist can explain the choices and timing that suit you. Common reasons ## When Might You Need Tooth Extraction? ### A wisdom tooth that keeps getting infected Pericoronitis is an infection of the gum flap over a partly erupted wisdom tooth. Repeated flare-ups are a common reason to remove it. ### A tooth broken below the gumline If there isn't enough healthy tooth left to hold a crown, removal may be the most reliable option. ### Severe infection that a root canal can't fix Some teeth have too much bone loss or a cracked root. Extraction removes the source of infection. ### Crowding before other dental work Occasionally a tooth is removed to make space or to simplify a treatment plan; the dentist will explain if this applies. Step by step ## How Does Tooth Extraction Work? What usually happens from your request to the end of treatment. The dentist will explain anything specific to your case. 1. 01 ### Step 1: Assessment and X-ray The dentist checks the tooth, takes an X-ray to see the roots and explains why removal is suggested, along with any alternatives. 2. 02 ### Step 2: Numbing Local anaesthetic numbs the tooth and surrounding gum. You'll feel pressure and pushing, but you should not feel sharp pain. 3. 03 ### Step 3: Removal The tooth is gently loosened and removed. A surgical extraction may involve a small cut in the gum and dissolvable stitches. 4. 04 ### Step 4: Blood clot and gauze You bite on gauze for 30 minutes so a blood clot forms in the socket. This clot is the start of healing. 5. 05 ### Step 5: Aftercare and review You go home with written instructions covering pain relief, eating, cleaning and when to return to swimming, surfing or diving. What to expect ## Extractions: A Visual Walkthrough 1\. X-ray and a clear explanation first. 2\. The area is fully numbed before starting. 3\. Gauze and written aftercare instructions. 4\. Plan rest days before swimming or surfing. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Illustrative images. Genuine clinic photographs will be added once the practice is verified. Cost ## How Much Does Tooth Extraction Cost in Bali? Prices aren't published yet. The cost of tooth extraction depends on the factors below, and you'll receive an itemised quote before any treatment begins. Ask for a written, itemised quote in IDR before treatment starts, and keep the final invoice and treatment notes if you plan to claim on insurance. No prices are published until the clinic confirms them. Ask for a quote that includes X-rays and follow-up. | What affects the price | Why it matters | | --- | --- | | Simple vs surgical | A tooth that's fully visible is usually a simple extraction. Broken or buried teeth may need a surgical extraction, which takes longer. | | Wisdom tooth position | An impacted wisdom tooth lying sideways in the bone is more complex than one that has come through straight. | | X-rays | A periapical X-ray or a panoramic OPG may be needed to see the roots and nearby nerves. | | Stitches and follow-up | Dissolvable stitches and a review visit may be included or charged separately. | | Replacement later | Replacing the tooth with a bridge or other option is a separate treatment with its own cost. | Questions ## Tooth Extraction FAQs ### Does a tooth extraction hurt? The area is numbed with local anaesthetic, so you should feel pressure but not sharp pain. Once the numbness wears off, soreness for a few days is normal and usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief. ### When can I swim or surf after a tooth extraction? Avoid swimming for at least 24-48 hours and wait longer for the sea and surfing, often around a week, until the socket is healing well. Diving usually needs more time; follow your dentist's advice. ### Can I fly after having a tooth removed? Most people can fly a day or two after a simple extraction once bleeding has stopped. After a surgical or wisdom tooth extraction, follow your dentist's advice and avoid diving until the area has healed. Plan the extraction early in your stay if you can. ### What is dry socket and how do I avoid it? Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) happens when the blood clot in the socket is lost too early, leaving bone exposed. It causes a strong, throbbing pain two to four days after the extraction. To avoid it, don't smoke or vape, don't drink through a straw, don't rinse hard for the first 24 hours and avoid alcohol for a few days. If you think you have it, contact the clinic; it's treatable. ### Do I need to remove my wisdom teeth? Not always. Wisdom teeth that have come through straight, are easy to clean and don't cause problems can stay. Removal is usually suggested when a wisdom tooth is impacted, keeps getting infected, damages the tooth next to it or has decay that can't be fixed. ### What can I eat after an extraction? Stick to soft, cool or lukewarm food for the first day or two, such as yoghurt, smoothies (with a spoon, not a straw), soup that isn't hot, eggs and rice. Chew on the other side and avoid spicy food like sambal, which can sting the socket. ### How long does the socket take to heal? The gum usually closes over in one to two weeks, and the bone underneath continues to heal for several months. Most discomfort settles within a few days. Swelling that gets worse after day three, fever or a bad taste are reasons to contact the clinic. ### Should I replace the tooth that was removed? It depends on where the tooth was. Missing back teeth can let neighbouring teeth tilt and make chewing harder, so a bridge or other replacement may be suggested. Wisdom teeth don't need replacing. Your dentist can talk through the options once the area has healed. See all dental FAQs [/faq/ →](/faq/) Areas We Serve ## Patients Travelling from Across Bali Patients come to the clinic for tooth extraction from Canggu [/areas/canggu/ →](/areas/canggu/) , Seminyak & Legian [/areas/seminyak/ →](/areas/seminyak/) , Kuta & Sunset Road [/areas/kuta/ →](/areas/kuta/) , Denpasar [/areas/denpasar/ →](/areas/denpasar/) , Sanur [/areas/sanur/ →](/areas/sanur/) and Ubud [/areas/ubud/ →](/areas/ubud/) . Each area page covers realistic travel times, local logistics and the dental questions people there ask most. All treatment takes place at the clinic itself, not at your accommodation. Keep reading ## Related Treatments ![](/images/hero/dentist-wearing-magnifying-loupes-calmly-performin.webp) [/root-canal-treatment/ →](/root-canal-treatment/) ### Root Canal Treatment [/root-canal-treatment/ →](/root-canal-treatment/) Treatment for an infected or inflamed tooth nerve that relieves pain and saves the tooth. About root canal [/root-canal-treatment/ →](/root-canal-treatment/) ![](/images/hero/calm-dentist-in-teal-scrubs-reassuring-a-worried-y.webp) Urgent care [/emergency-dentist/ →](/emergency-dentist/) ### Emergency Dentist [/emergency-dentist/ →](/emergency-dentist/) Urgent care for toothache, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost fillings or crowns and dental swelling. About emergency care [/emergency-dentist/ →](/emergency-dentist/) ![](/images/hero/dentist-holding-a-natural-looking-ceramic-dental-c.webp) [/dental-crowns-bridges/ →](/dental-crowns-bridges/) ### Dental Crowns & Bridges [/dental-crowns-bridges/ →](/dental-crowns-bridges/) Crowns to protect cracked, worn or root-treated teeth, and bridges to replace missing teeth. About crowns & bridges [/dental-crowns-bridges/ →](/dental-crowns-bridges/) ![](/images/hero/bright-welcoming-boutique-dental-clinic-reception-.webp) Ready when you are ## Ready to Ask About Extractions? Tell the clinic what you need and when you're free. It will contact you to confirm your extractions appointment. Request an Appointment [/book-appointment/ →](/book-appointment/) Urgent Dental Help [/emergency-dentist/ →](/emergency-dentist/) In pain? Mark your request as urgent.