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Wisdom Teeth Removal & Oral Surgery

Private oral surgery and wisdom tooth removal in Leeds

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Wisdom tooth removal and minor oral surgery

From £395

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Oral surgery at Clarendon Dental Spa in Leeds covers wisdom tooth removal, tooth extractions and minor surgical procedures, performed by skilled oral surgeons under local anaesthetic with sedation available for a comfortable experience.

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General dentistry covers a wide range of treatments, all of which are hugely important to preserving oral health. Our state-of-the-art dental practice is the perfect place for you to get a check-up, visit the hygienist or even undergo dental surgery - simply put, we’re here to provide you with a premium dental care experience.

Wisdom tooth removal at Clarendon Dental Spa Leeds

Wisdom Tooth Removal in Leeds

Skip the long NHS wait

  • Impacted or painful wisdom teeth can be assessed and removed privately at our Leeds clinic, often far sooner than NHS waiting lists allow. If a wisdom tooth is causing pain, repeated infections, or crowding, prompt private assessment means you don't have to wait months in discomfort.

  • Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out — if yours are healthy, well-positioned and easy to keep clean, we'll tell you so. But when removal is the right call, our experienced team carries it out safely and comfortably, with sedation available for anxious patients or more complex cases. We'll plan your treatment carefully, explain exactly what's involved, and give you clear aftercare so recovery is as smooth as possible.

From £395

  • Seen sooner, in comfort

    Private assessment and treatment means no long NHS wait — important when a wisdom tooth is painful or repeatedly infected.

  • Only removed when it needs to be

    Healthy, well-positioned wisdom teeth that are easy to clean often don't need removing — we'll give you honest advice either way.

  • Sedation available

    For anxious patients or more complex extractions, sedation options help you stay calm and comfortable throughout.

Surgical extractions & sedation at Clarendon Dental Spa Leeds

Surgical Extractions & Sedation in Leeds

Expert care for complex cases

  • For broken-down, buried or difficult teeth, surgical extraction by an experienced dentist is the safest route — and for anxious patients, IV sedation makes the whole experience far easier. You'll be looked after by a skilled team in a calm, reassuring environment.

  • IV sedation is a safe and effective way to help patients who feel very anxious about treatment. It uses medication delivered into a vein to bring on deep relaxation — you stay conscious and able to respond, but feel calm, detached and much less aware of the procedure, and most people remember very little afterwards. That makes it ideal for difficult or multiple extractions, allowing the dentist to work smoothly while you stay relaxed throughout.

  • Deep relaxation

    IV sedation helps you feel calm, detached and much less aware of the procedure — making tooth removal far easier for anxious patients.

  • Little memory of the procedure

    You stay conscious and able to respond, but most people remember very little afterwards, which makes the experience feel far easier.

  • Ideal for complex or multiple extractions

    IV sedation lets the dentist work smoothly while you stay relaxed — especially helpful for difficult or multiple extractions.

Tooth Extractions & Wisdom Teeth in Leeds

Gentle removal when a tooth can't be saved

  • From straightforward removals to broken-down teeth, retained or fractured roots and impacted wisdom teeth, our team handles tooth extractions gently and safely in Leeds. We always aim to save a tooth where we can — but when removal is the right choice, we make it as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

  • Every extraction starts with a careful assessment, including X-rays where needed, so we can plan the safest approach and explain exactly what to expect. Simple extractions are quick and done under local anaesthetic; more difficult teeth or broken roots may need a surgical approach, with sedation available for anxious patients. Afterwards we give you clear aftercare guidance to support smooth, comfortable healing.

From £200

  • Simple and surgical extractions

    Straightforward, visible teeth are removed quickly under local anaesthetic; impacted teeth or broken roots may need a gentle surgical approach.

  • Comfort-first, with sedation available

    Proper anaesthesia means you should feel pressure but not pain, and sedation is available for anxious patients or complex cases.

  • Clear aftercare

    We give you simple, clear aftercare guidance — protecting the blood clot, managing any discomfort, and knowing when to contact us — to support smooth healing.

3D Imaging & X-Rays for Oral Surgery in Leeds

Precise planning starts with seeing everything

  • Safe, predictable oral surgery starts with accurate imaging. A small digital intraoral X-ray shows individual teeth and roots in detail, an OPG (panoramic) X-ray captures the whole jaw in one image, and a CBCT 3D scan gives a complete three-dimensional view for the most complex cases.

  • The right image at the right time is what makes surgery safe and predictable — letting us see bone volume, nerve positions, infections and impactions before we begin. We also welcome referrals from your own dentist for CBCT or OPG imaging if these are needed as part of your treatment elsewhere. Modern digital imaging uses low radiation doses, and we only take the images that genuinely add diagnostic value.

  • The right scan for the case

    A small intraoral X-ray for individual teeth, an OPG for a whole-jaw overview, or a CBCT 3D scan for complex surgical planning — we use what each case needs.

  • Referrals welcome

    We welcome referrals from your own dentist for CBCT or OPG imaging where these are needed as part of treatment elsewhere.

  • Low-dose, purposeful imaging

    Modern digital imaging uses low radiation doses, and we only take images that genuinely add diagnostic value.

Orthodontic Oral Surgery in Leeds

Surgical support for orthodontic treatment

  • Some orthodontic cases need surgical support, and we provide it in-house. Surgical exposure of an impacted canine uncovers a tooth that's failed to come through so the orthodontist can guide it into place; a frenectomy releases a tight lip or tongue tie; and TADs (temporary anchorage devices) give braces a fixed point to move teeth more precisely.

  • These are minor, carefully planned procedures that work hand in hand with your orthodontic treatment. We coordinate closely with your orthodontist so the timing and approach fit your overall plan, and we carry everything out gently, with clear explanations and sedation available where it helps. The goal is always to support a smooth, successful orthodontic result.

  • Surgical exposure of impacted teeth

    Uncovers an impacted tooth (often a canine) that hasn't come through, so your orthodontist can attach a bracket and guide it into position.

  • Frenectomy

    A quick procedure to release a tight lip or tongue tie that may be affecting tooth position, spacing or function.

  • TADs (temporary anchorage devices)

    Small temporary anchor points that give braces a fixed reference, allowing more precise and predictable tooth movement.

Advanced Oral Surgery & Soft Tissue Procedures in Leeds

Specialist surgical and diagnostic care

  • At Clarendon Dental Spa, our advanced oral surgery and oral pathology service is delivered by highly skilled clinicians for cases that need specialist expertise — from persistent root-tip infections to impacted teeth and the assessment of unusual lumps or lesions.

  • Advanced cases benefit from careful planning, often using CBCT 3D imaging, and a gentle surgical approach with sedation available. Whether it's a coronectomy to protect a nerve, an apicectomy to resolve a stubborn infection, or exposing an impacted canine for orthodontics, we explain everything clearly and look after you throughout.

  • Coronectomy

    A specialised procedure that removes only the crown of a lower wisdom tooth, leaving the roots in place to protect the nearby nerve — used in selected cases to reduce the risk of nerve damage.

  • Apicectomy

    A minor surgical procedure to treat infection at the tip of a tooth root when conventional root canal treatment hasn't resolved it — often saving a tooth that would otherwise be lost.

  • Canine exposure

    A minor procedure to help bring an impacted canine tooth into its correct position, carried out as part of orthodontic treatment.

Aftercare & Recovery at Clarendon Dental Spa, Leeds

Aftercare & Recovery After Oral Surgery in Leeds

Simple steps for comfortable, smooth healing

  • Good aftercare is what makes recovery from an extraction or oral surgery smooth and comfortable. The first 24 hours matter most — protecting the blood clot that forms in the socket is the single most important thing you can do to avoid problems like dry socket.

  • For the first day, avoid rinsing vigorously, hot drinks, smoking and using a straw, all of which can dislodge the clot. Take any pain relief as advised, and a cold compress against the cheek helps with swelling. From the day after, gently rinse with warm salt water several times a day, especially after meals, and keep brushing your other teeth while avoiding the surgical site for a few days. Stick to soft, nutritious foods and chew on the other side until you're comfortable. Most sockets heal over 1–2 weeks. If you have severe pain, heavy bleeding, increasing swelling or a fever, contact us — we're here to help.

  • The first 24 hours

    Protect the blood clot: no vigorous rinsing, no smoking, no straws, and avoid hot drinks. Rest, keep your head elevated, and take any pain relief as advised.

  • From day two onwards

    Gently rinse with warm salt water (half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water) several times a day, especially after meals. Keep brushing your other teeth, avoiding the surgical site for a few days.

  • When to contact us

    Some discomfort and minor swelling is normal. But severe pain, heavy bleeding, increasing swelling or a fever should prompt a call — these can be signs of dry socket or infection.

Cyst Removal & Soft-Tissue Biopsies at Clarendon Dental Spa, Leeds

Cyst Removal & Soft-Tissue Biopsies in Leeds

Careful diagnosis and gentle treatment

  • Cyst removal and soft-tissue biopsies are diagnostic and surgical procedures used to assess and manage abnormalities in the mouth — such as a cyst, lump, ulcer or patch that needs investigating. Getting these checked promptly is important, and we carry out assessment and treatment gently, with clear explanations at every step.

  • A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that may need removing if it's growing, causing symptoms or affecting nearby teeth or bone. A biopsy takes a small tissue sample so it can be examined and an accurate diagnosis reached. Both are minor procedures, usually done under local anaesthetic with sedation available if you're anxious. We'll explain what we've found, what it means and what happens next — because being kept informed is reassuring when something needs looking into.

  • When a cyst needs removing

    A cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the soft tissue or bone. We may recommend removing it if it's growing, causing symptoms, or affecting nearby teeth or bone.

  • Why a biopsy helps

    A biopsy takes a small tissue sample for examination, so an accurate diagnosis can be reached and the right treatment planned. It's a minor procedure under local anaesthetic.

  • Gentle care, clear answers

    Both procedures are carried out gently, with sedation available for anxious patients, and we keep you fully informed about what we find and what happens next.

Facial & Neck Skin Tag Removal at Clarendon Dental Spa, Leeds

Facial & Neck Skin Tag Removal in Leeds

Careful, minimally invasive removal in a calm setting

  • Facial and neck skin tag removal is a minor procedure to safely and gently remove small, benign skin growths — carried out in the calm, clinical setting of our Leeds practice. Skin tags are harmless but can catch on clothing or jewellery or simply be unwanted, and removal is quick and straightforward.

  • After assessing the skin tag, removal is carried out under local anaesthetic using a minimally invasive technique, so it's comfortable and leaves minimal mark. The procedure usually takes only a few minutes, and we'll give you simple aftercare guidance to support clean, smooth healing. If anything about a skin lesion looks unusual, we'll advise the appropriate next step rather than simply removing it.

  • Quick and comfortable

    Removal is carried out under local anaesthetic using a minimally invasive technique and usually takes only a few minutes.

  • Minimal mark, simple aftercare

    The technique is designed to leave minimal mark, and we provide clear aftercare guidance to support clean, smooth healing.

  • Assessed first

    We assess every skin lesion first — if anything looks unusual, we'll advise the appropriate next step rather than simply removing it.

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FAQs

Your questions about oral surgery, answered

FAQs about Oral Surgery

Are dental X-rays safe?

Yes, dental X-rays are extremely safe. They use very low levels of radiation and allow us to detect issues that aren’t visible during a standard examination, helping us provide more accurate and effective care.

What should I do if my tooth is knocked out?

You should see a dentist as quickly as possible — ideally within 30 minutes. Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root, and keep it moist in milk or inside your cheek if safe to do so. Acting quickly can significantly increase the chance of saving the tooth.

Does tooth extraction hurt?

Not during the procedure. Local anaesthetic numbs the area completely, so you’ll feel pressure but no pain. Some soreness and swelling for a few days afterwards is normal and easily managed with over-the-counter painkillers. Most patients say it’s far less unpleasant than they expected.

How quickly can I have a wisdom tooth removed?

Privately, we can usually assess and treat you far sooner than NHS waiting lists — often within days for urgent cases.

Is sedation available for extractions?

Yes — we offer oral and IV sedation so nervous patients can have surgery calmly and comfortably.

Wisdom Tooth Removal in Leeds

How quickly can I have a wisdom tooth removed privately?

Because we're private, you can usually be assessed and treated far sooner than NHS waiting lists allow — important when a wisdom tooth is painful or repeatedly infected.

Do all wisdom teeth need to be removed?

No. Healthy, well-positioned wisdom teeth that are easy to keep clean often don't need removing. We'll give you honest advice either way, using imaging to assess them.

Is wisdom tooth removal painful?

The area is fully numbed with local anaesthetic, so you should feel pressure but not pain. Sedation is available for anxious patients or more complex extractions, and we'll give you clear aftercare for a smooth recovery.

Surgical Extractions & Sedation in Leeds

What is IV sedation?

IV sedation uses medication delivered into a vein to bring deep relaxation. You stay conscious and able to respond, but feel calm and much less aware of the procedure — and most people remember very little afterwards.

Is sedation safe for tooth extractions?

Yes — sedation is a safe, well-established way to help anxious patients, and you're monitored throughout. We'll check it's right for you at your assessment.

When is a surgical extraction needed?

For broken-down, buried or difficult teeth, a surgical approach by an experienced dentist is the safest route.

Tooth Extractions & Wisdom Teeth in Leeds

What happens after a tooth is removed?

Depending on the tooth and your preferences, we can discuss replacement options — dental implants, bridges or dentures — to restore your bite and smile. Back teeth (like wisdom teeth) usually don’t need replacing. Front or visible teeth often do. We’ll talk through options and timing at your appointment.

Do all wisdom teeth need to come out?

No. Wisdom teeth that erupt properly, don’t cause pain and can be kept clean are usually left alone. Removal is recommended when they’re impacted, infected, causing crowding, decay or repeated gum problems. At your consultation, we’ll take 3D imaging to assess your wisdom teeth and recommend the right course of action.

How long does recovery take?

Most patients feel largely back to normal within 2–3 days. Mild soreness can last up to a week. Full healing of the socket takes 1–2 weeks, and bone remodelling continues for months. We’ll give you specific aftercare instructions based on your procedure — including avoiding smoking, alcohol and hot food for the first 24 hours.

3D Imaging & X-Rays for Oral Surgery in Leeds

Are dental X-rays and CBCT scans safe?

Yes — modern digital imaging uses low radiation doses, and we only take the images that genuinely add diagnostic value.

What's the difference between an X-ray, OPG and CBCT scan?

A small intraoral X-ray shows individual teeth, an OPG captures the whole jaw in one image, and a CBCT 3D scan gives a complete three-dimensional view for complex cases.

Can my dentist refer me just for a scan?

Yes — we welcome referrals from other dentists for CBCT or OPG imaging where it's needed as part of treatment elsewhere.

Orthodontic Oral Surgery in Leeds

What is a surgical exposure?

It uncovers an impacted tooth (often a canine) that hasn't come through, so your orthodontist can attach a bracket and guide it into position.

What is a frenectomy?

A quick procedure to release a tight lip or tongue tie that may be affecting tooth position, spacing or function.

What are TADs?

TADs (temporary anchorage devices) are small temporary anchor points that give braces a fixed reference, allowing more precise tooth movement.

Advanced Oral Surgery & Soft Tissue Procedures in Leeds

What is a coronectomy?

A coronectomy removes only the crown of a lower wisdom tooth, leaving the roots in place to protect the nearby nerve — used in selected cases to reduce the risk of nerve damage.

What is an apicectomy?

An apicectomy is a minor surgical procedure to treat infection at the tip of a tooth root when conventional root canal treatment hasn't resolved it — often saving a tooth that would otherwise be lost.

Will I be awake for advanced oral surgery?

Most procedures are carried out under local anaesthetic, with sedation available for anxious patients. We'll explain everything and look after you throughout.

Aftercare & Recovery After Oral Surgery in Leeds

What's the most important thing after an extraction?

Protecting the blood clot in the socket. For the first 24 hours avoid vigorous rinsing, smoking, straws and hot drinks, which can dislodge it and cause dry socket.

How long does recovery take?

Most people feel back to normal within a few days, and the socket usually heals over 1–2 weeks. Surgical extractions and wisdom teeth can take a little longer.

What is dry socket and how do I avoid it?

Dry socket is when the protective clot is dislodged before healing, causing pain a few days after extraction. Avoiding smoking, straws and vigorous rinsing for 24 hours reduces the risk — and it's easily treated if it happens.

When should I contact you after surgery?

Some discomfort and minor swelling is normal, but severe pain, heavy bleeding, increasing swelling or a fever should prompt a call.

Cyst Removal & Soft-Tissue Biopsies in Leeds

When does a cyst need removing?

A cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the soft tissue or bone. We may recommend removing it if it's growing, causing symptoms, or affecting nearby teeth or bone.

Why would I need a biopsy?

A biopsy takes a small tissue sample for examination, so an accurate diagnosis can be reached and the right treatment planned. It's a minor procedure under local anaesthetic.

Is the procedure painful?

Both are carried out gently under local anaesthetic, with sedation available for anxious patients. We keep you fully informed about what we find and what happens next.

Facial & Neck Skin Tag Removal in Leeds

Are skin tags harmful?

Skin tags are harmless (benign) but can catch on clothing or jewellery or simply be unwanted. We assess every skin lesion first — if anything looks unusual, we'll advise the appropriate next step.

How are skin tags removed?

Removal is carried out under local anaesthetic using a minimally invasive technique and usually takes only a few minutes.

Will it leave a mark?

The technique is designed to leave minimal mark, and we provide clear aftercare guidance to support clean, smooth healing.

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Dr Mohammed M Akhtar

June 23, 2026

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