Oral surgery —
complex extractions
Surgical and complex extractions, including impacted wisdom teeth, carried out by Dr Sagar Shah who has a special interest in oral surgery.
When a routine extraction
is not enough
A surgical extraction may be required when a tooth cannot be removed through a standard procedure — for example, when it is impacted, heavily broken down, or in close proximity to important anatomy such as a nerve or the sinus floor.
Your dentist will refer you to Dr Sagar Shah if they feel the extraction is complex or carries a risk of becoming surgical. Having an experienced clinician manage the procedure reduces that risk and ensures the best possible outcome. All procedures are carried out under local anaesthetic, and the level of complexity is discussed with you in full before any work is agreed.
You may be referred for
- Impacted wisdom teeth causing pain, infection or damage to the adjacent tooth
- Broken-down teeth with retained roots
- Teeth near the inferior alveolar nerve or maxillary sinus
- Recurring pericoronitis around a partially erupted tooth
Wisdom teeth
Arriving late, wisdom teeth often lack sufficient space in the jaw and become impacted. Common consequences include pain, swelling, infection, food trapping and decay in the adjacent tooth. Not all wisdom teeth need removing — our clinicians will assess and give an honest recommendation.
Dr Sagar Shah
Dentist with a special interest in oral surgery
Sagar qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2013 and trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery across hospitals in Nottingham and London. He has worked as a Specialty Dentist and Clinical Tutor in Oral Surgery at King’s Dental Institute, and is currently Clinical Lead in Acute Dentistry at University Dental Hospital, Cardiff. He was included in the British Dental Association’s Honours and Awards list in 2021.
Fees
Routine extraction: £200
Surgical extraction with Dr Sagar Shah: from £357
All costs confirmed in writing before treatment begins.
“I was dreading this extraction but Dr Sagar Shah was reassuring and exceptionally professional. His manner is kind and understanding. I would like to thank the practice for their attention to detail and aftercare.”
E. Wilson — ★★★★★ Google Review
“I am a nervous patient. I went to have 2 teeth extracted. The receptionist was very kind and sat with me until I was ready to be seen. Dr Shah was patient, explained everything clearly, allowed me to listen to my audiobook. I barely felt a thing and was looked after the whole time.”
Sian A — ★★★★★ Google Review
“Friendly, helpful, compassionate staff that are willing to go above and beyond to make your visit as comfortable as possible.”
Simon V — ★★★★★ Google Review
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Last reviewed: 19 June 2026