Tooth Extraction

Our Expertise in Oral Surgery: • Simple Tooth Extraction • Wisdom Tooth Removal • Impacted Tooth Extraction • Surgical Extraction

Medical Team for this Procedure

Andrei Tsupikau

Prosthetics | Dental Implants
  • Comprehensive consultations & treatment planning
  • Dental implantation
  • Dental prosthodontics
  • Prosthetics on implants
  • Porcelain veneers

Evelina Ginevičiūtė

Oral Surgeon
  • Dental Implantation
  • Sinus Lift Surgery
  • Bone Grafting (Bone Augmentation) 
  • Complex / Surgical Tooth Extraction 

Pricing

Alveolar socket suturing
€30
Apicoectomy
€230
Follow-up visit
€20
Gingivectomy around a wisdom tooth
€110
Simple tooth extraction
€85
Simple wisdom tooth extraction
€150
Surgical tooth extraction
€110
Surgical removal of a lower wisdom tooth
€290
Surgical removal of an upper wisdom tooth
€196
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Payment Options

Cash, Card & Wire Transfers

We provide flexible payment solutions to make your visit seamless. We accept cash and credit/debit cards at the reception. We also offer corporate clients and international patients the option to pay via digital bank transfer.

Direct Billing with Major Health Insurance Providers

We accept the most popular health insurance policies in Lithuania! If you are covered by Gjensidige, If, Lietuvos draudimas, Seesam, Compensa, or BTA, we will handle the billing directly with your provider so you don't have to worry about the paperwork. To redeem your benefits, simply bring a valid ID and your physical insurance card (or show your provider's mobile app) to your appointment.

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Scheduled Tooth Extraction & Wisdom Teeth Removal in Vilnius

While the overarching mandate of our clinic is always the lifelong preservation of your natural teeth, certain structural and biological situations make a professional tooth extraction Vilnius the most responsible step to stop the spread of infection and safeguard your remaining dentition.

To guarantee the highest standard of surgical safety, GOK Clinic (Goštauto klinika) operates strictly by appointment only. Our highly experienced oral surgeons dedicate focused, uninterrupted time to each procedure, ensuring your care is meticulously prepared. Because our specialists maintain specific operational schedules, we recommend booking your dental extraction appointment in advance. For non-acute, planned procedures, patients can typically expect a scheduling window of 1 to 3 days to be paired with the ideal surgeon.

Every extraction at GOK Clinic is performed utilizing advanced, potent local anesthesia, ensuring a completely painless tooth pull Lithuania. For international residents navigating dental care in a new city or experiencing heightened anxiety, our team can also coordinate treatments under professional medical sedation for absolute peace of mind.

When Does a Planned Tooth Removal Become Medically Necessary?

Our specialists only recommend a scheduled tooth extraction following a comprehensive diagnostic review and structural verification. The most common clinical indications for scheduling an extraction include:

  • Extensive Structural Damage: When a tooth's crown or root architecture has been severely compromised by deep decay or physical trauma to a point where it can no longer be reliably restored with fillings or prosthetics.
  • Problematic or Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Routine wisdom teeth removal Vilnius is frequently integrated into a patient's long-term care plan due to a lack of space in the jawbone, localized decay, recurrent gum flap irritation, or as a necessary step before beginning orthodontic alignment.
  • Advanced Periodontal Disease: When chronic bone loss compromises the foundational support of a tooth, causing high mobility where its functional retention can no longer be salvaged.
  • Chronic Non-Restorable Infections: When a tooth experiences an infection inside the root matrix that cannot be cleared by conventional endodontic treatments, requiring a scheduled extraction to fully protect your systemic health.

The Clinical Process: What to Expect During Your Appointment

We eliminate medical stress by ensuring every phase of your scheduled visit is fully predictable and transparent:

  1. High-Definition Radiographic Imaging: we capture targeted digital X-rays, allowing our surgeon to evaluate your exact root morphology, bone density, and proximity to major nerve pathways before any work begins.
  2. Deep Local Pain Control: advanced local anesthesia is carefully administered. Throughout the procedure, you will remain completely comfortable, experiencing only dull mechanical pressure but absolutely no sharp sensations.
  3. Bone-Preserving Micro-Surgery: utilizing specialized micro-surgical instruments, the tooth is gently separated from its surrounding ligament fibers and lifted out. This precise, tissue-saving approach maximizes the preservation of the surrounding jawbone walls—a critical factor if you plan to eventually bridge the gap with a dental implant.

Post-Operative Reality: Managing Your Recovery Comfortably

Biological healing is a natural, predictable process. During the initial days of your wisdom tooth extraction recovery, experiencing these standard physiological responses is completely normal:

  • Minor Seepage: your saliva may appear slightly pinkish for the first few hours. This is a normal part of the stabilization phase as a vital kraujo krešulys (blood clot) forms inside the socket to seal and protect the bone.
  • Localized Swelling: post-operative tissue swelling and minor bruising are standard responses that typically peak between the 2nd and 3rd day before naturally receding.
  • Temporary Jaw Stiffness: a brief stiffness in the masticatory muscles, making it slightly uncomfortable to open your mouth fully for a short duration.
⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY DIRECTIVES: When to Contact Your Surgeon

While complications are rare in a controlled, scheduled setting, you must reach out to an English-speaking dentist Vilnius immediately if your pain begins to intensely multiply or throb 3 to 4 days after the procedure (a key indicator of a sausoji alveolė or "dry socket", which occurs if the protective blood clot accidentally dislodges). Additionally, contact us if you experience persistent bleeding that fails to stop with pressure, develop a sudden high fever, or experience continuous, prolonged numbness in your lip or tongue.

At GOK Clinic, we value your trust and maintain total transparency regarding our tooth removal cost Vilnius structures. A clear financial breakdown will be provided during your consultation, along with comprehensive guidance on what to do after tooth extraction to ensure a smooth, comfortable recovery at home.

F.A.Qs

How soon after a tooth extraction should dental implantation or prosthodontics be planned?

Following a tooth extraction, the adjacent teeth begin to shift toward the empty space, and over time, the jawbone in that area starts to resorb (atrophy). To prevent this, it is essential to restore the defect. Standardly, it is recommended to plan the implantation 2 to 4 months after the extraction, once the bone in the socket has sufficiently hardened and healed. In certain cases, immediate implantation (performed right at the time of extraction) is also possible.

How should I properly clean my teeth after a surgical procedure?

Dental hygiene after surgery is essential to prevent the accumulation of bacteria that could cause an infection. However, cleaning must be done carefully: use a soft toothbrush, do not touch the surgical site on the first day, and clean the remaining teeth as usual. Spit out any remaining toothpaste gently and rinse your mouth by simply moving water around inside (without any intense swishing or rinsing motion).

What can I eat after a tooth extraction surgery?

For the first few days, it is recommended to choose soft, room-temperature, or cool foods that are easy to chew. Excellent choices include: pureed soups, porridge, yogurt, cottage cheese, mashed potatoes, minced meat, and smoothies (consumed without a straw!). You should chew on the opposite side of your mouth where the procedure was not performed.

What should you avoid doing immediately after a tooth extraction?
  • Rinsing your mouth: For at least 24 hours, it is strictly forbidden to rinse your mouth vigorously to avoid washing out the blood clot.
  • Eating and drinking hot beverages: Do not eat while the anesthesia is still active (about 2–3 hours) to prevent injuring your tongue or cheek. Additionally, avoid hot food and drinks on that day, as heat promotes bleeding.
  • Smoking and consuming alcohol: Smoking drastically slows down the healing process and increases the risk of dry socket.
  • Physical exercise: Avoid heavy physical exertion, as well as saunas or hot baths, for the first 48 hours.

What is a tooth root apicoectomy (root-end resection), and when can it save a tooth from extraction?

This is a surgical procedure that allows a tooth to be saved when standard root canal treatment (or retreatment) fails to eliminate a chronic focus of inflammation (a cyst or granuloma) at the root tip. During the surgery, the clinician makes a small incision in the gum, accesses the bone, removes the inflammatory tissue along with the very tip of the tooth root, and performs a retrograde root-end filling.

What is a gingivectomy around a wisdom tooth, and when is it performed?

A gingivectomy (also referred to as an operculectomy in this context) is the surgical removal of a portion of the gum margin (the so-called gum "hood"). When a wisdom tooth only partially erupts, a gum pocket forms over it, easily trapping food debris and bacteria that cause a painful inflammation known as pericoronitis. A gingivectomy fully exposes the tooth crown, makes cleaning easier, and helps prevent recurrent infections.

What is alveolar osteitis (dry socket) and how is it treated?

This is one of the more common postoperative complications, occurring when the protective blood clot dislodges or dissolves from the tooth socket, leaving the bone exposed and unprotected. This causes a severe, throbbing pain that typically begins 3 to 4 days after the extraction. If you experience these symptoms, the doctor will clean the alveolus during a follow-up visit, administer special medication, and perform procedures to soothe the inflammation.

Why is it important to attend a follow-up visit after a tooth extraction?

A follow-up visit (check-up) after a surgical procedure allows the doctor to evaluate the wound healing process, ensure that no inflammation is developing, and, if necessary, safely remove the surgical sutures. This is an important preventive measure that ensures the postoperative period passes without complications.

What is socket suturing (stitching of the alveolus) and when is it necessary?

Socket suturing (stitching of the alveolus) is a procedure where the gum margins are joined together with special surgical sutures after a tooth extraction. Suturing is necessary following complex or surgical extractions, as well as to stop bleeding, protect the wound from food debris, and ensure the stable formation of a blood clot, which is the foundation of successful healing.

How long does wisdom tooth surgery and the healing process take?

Depending on the complexity of the tooth's position, the surgery itself can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. Initial gum healing takes about 7 to 14 days (at which point the sutures are removed, if stitching was performed and non-resorbable sutures were used). Complete restoration of the bone tissue at the site of the extracted tooth occurs within a few months.

What is the difference between upper and lower wisdom tooth surgical extraction?

Anatomically, the upper jawbone is softer and more porous, and the roots of upper wisdom teeth are usually more regular, making the surgical extraction of an upper wisdom tooth medically simpler and quicker. The surgical extraction of a lower wisdom tooth is more complex because the lower jawbone is very dense, and the tooth is often completely or partially hidden under the gums or bone (impacted). Additionally, an important jaw nerve runs close to the lower roots, requiring exceptional care and precision from the surgeon.

Why is it often necessary to remove wisdom teeth, even if they don't hurt?

Wisdom teeth (third molars) erupt last, at a time when there is often no free space left in the jawbone. Even if a tooth does not hurt, it can grow crooked, press against the root of the adjacent tooth, and damage it. Furthermore, due to their position far back in the mouth, they are difficult to clean, which frequently leads to the development of cavities or chronic gum inflammation around them. Preventive extraction protects against more complex complications in the future.

What should I do if pain or swelling does not go away after a tooth extraction?

Following a tooth extraction (especially a complex or surgical one), mild swelling and a dull ache are natural bodily responses that typically peak on the 2nd or 3rd day and then gradually subside. The pain can be managed with medication prescribed by your doctor. However, if the pain intensifies rather than decreases after a few days, the swelling rapidly worsens, a fever develops, or you notice a foul odor from your mouth – it is essential to urgently schedule a follow-up visit.

Is a tooth extraction procedure painful?

During the procedure itself, the patient does not feel any pain because effective local anesthesia is always applied. The only thing you might feel is a temporary sensation of pressure or pulling as the doctor moves the tooth. For patients experiencing severe anxiety, surgical procedures can be performed under sedation.

What is the difference between simple and complex tooth extraction?

A simple tooth extraction is performed when the tooth is clearly visible in the oral cavity, has straight roots, and can be easily grasped with standard instruments. A complex tooth extraction is required when the tooth is severely decayed, broken down to the gumline or even below the bone level, has curved or multi-rooted structures, or is trapped within the bone. During such a procedure, the doctor may need to elevate the gum tissue or section the tooth into several pieces to ensure the roots are removed safely and completely.

When is a tooth extraction necessary, and when can it still be saved?

The dentist's goal is always to preserve the natural tooth, but extraction is prescribed when the tooth is irreversibly damaged. The main reasons include: a deep fracture located below the gumline, advanced periodontitis (where the tooth is loose), complete destruction of the crown due to decay (making restoration via filling or prosthodontics impossible), or severe purulent infections that pose a risk to general health.

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