Why UK patients choose tooth extraction in Turkey
Tooth extraction in Turkey covers everything from a straightforward loose tooth removal through to surgical extraction of fully bony impacted wisdom teeth. Our Didim clinic offers extractions under local anaesthetic with optional IV sedation, performed by clinicians experienced in atraumatic technique that preserves the surrounding bone for future implant placement.
Many patients combine extractions with implants in the same visit using immediate or delayed protocols, or with bone preservation grafts to maintain the ridge for a later implant. This page covers when extraction is the right choice, the difference between simple and surgical extraction, wisdom tooth specifics, recovery and Turkey vs UK pricing.
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Simple vs surgical vs wisdom tooth extraction
Tooth extraction options compared
Simple extraction
- Anaesthetic
- Local
- Typical visit time
- 15–30 minutes
- Stitches
- Rarely
- Recovery to normal eating
- 1–2 days
- Bone preservation graft option
- Yes
- Indicative price
- From £40
Surgical extraction
- Anaesthetic
- Local ± sedation
- Typical visit time
- 30–60 minutes
- Stitches
- Usually
- Recovery to normal eating
- 3–7 days
- Bone preservation graft option
- Yes
- Indicative price
- From £80
Wisdom tooth (impacted)
- Anaesthetic
- Local ± sedation
- Typical visit time
- 30–90 minutes
- Stitches
- Yes
- Recovery to normal eating
- 7–10 days
- Bone preservation graft option
- No
- Indicative price
- From £120
| Feature | Simple extraction | Surgical extraction | Wisdom tooth (impacted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaesthetic | Local | Local ± sedation | Local ± sedation |
| Typical visit time | 15–30 minutes | 30–60 minutes | 30–90 minutes |
| Stitches | Rarely | Usually | Yes |
| Recovery to normal eating | 1–2 days | 3–7 days | 7–10 days |
| Bone preservation graft option | Yes | Yes | No |
| Indicative price | From £40 | From £80 | From £120 |
Your tooth extraction treatment journey
- 1
Free remote consultation
Before you travelSend X-rays (panoramic preferred) and any photos via WhatsApp. We confirm suitability and send a draft plan and indicative pricing within 24 hours.
- 2
Arrival, examination & X-rays
Day 1Panoramic or CBCT imaging if not already provided, treatment plan finalised, sedation arrangements confirmed.
- 3
Extraction appointment
Day 1–2Local anaesthetic ± IV sedation, atraumatic extraction with periotomes and gentle elevators, surgical access if needed for impacted teeth.
- 4
Bone preservation graft (if planned)
Same appointmentWhere a future implant is planned, the socket can be filled with a bone graft and barrier membrane to preserve ridge volume.
- 5
Recovery & post-op check
Day 2–4Soft diet, gentle hygiene, post-op review and stitch removal where placed.
- 6
Departure
Day 3–7Written aftercare instructions, painkillers prescribed, direct WhatsApp line for any questions.
Are you a candidate for tooth extraction?
This treatment typically suits you if you…
- Have a tooth that cannot be saved by root canal due to fracture or extensive structural loss.
- Have a painful or recurrently infected impacted wisdom tooth.
- Need extractions before orthodontic treatment, dentures or full-arch implant work.
- Are in good general health with no uncontrolled bleeding disorder.
It may not be the right first step if you…
- – Have a tooth that can realistically be saved with root canal and a crown.
- – Have an active acute infection requiring antibiotic management before surgery.
- – Have uncontrolled diabetes, recent radiotherapy to the jaw or are on certain bone-targeting medications without specialist clearance.
- – Are looking for cosmetic improvement only — extraction is rarely the cosmetic answer.
Tooth Extraction in Turkey cost & what's included
- Examination, X-ray review and treatment planning.
- Local anaesthetic; sedation quoted separately if needed.
- Atraumatic extraction technique to preserve surrounding bone.
- Optional bone preservation graft pricing on request.
- Hotel accommodation in Didim and Bodrum Milas Airport transfers.
- Aftercare guidance, prescriptions and ongoing WhatsApp support.
Safety, qualifications & materials
GDC-trained dentists
Members of our clinical team have international training and qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council (GDC) in the UK and equivalent Turkish regulatory bodies.
CQC-aligned protocols
Sterilisation, infection control and patient-record practices follow CQC-equivalent standards: single-use instruments where required, autoclaved hand-pieces, traceable batch logs.
Brand-name materials
We use established brands across implants, ceramics and bonding agents. Materials are sourced through licensed suppliers with traceable batch records.
Modern clinical setup
Digital intra-oral scanning, 3D imaging and CAD/CAM milling allow precise diagnostics and accurate restorations finished in-house.