When a tooth is beyond treatment with a crown, or if one needs to be removed to aid in orthodontic treatment, you could benefit from a tooth extraction. Our team takes steps to ensure removing a tooth is a gentle and comfortable experience. In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist looks at the tooth extraction process and why this may be recommended by our team!
The Reasons We Prescribe An Extraction
As we touched on above, we may prescribe a tooth extraction to address a tooth too damaged, decayed, or infected to be treated with restorative procedures like crown placement or root canal therapy. We could also remove one to make room for orthodontic treatment, or if you have substantial tooth loss, to clear the way for a set of dentures. We take out premature teeth that fail to erupt on time, or remove teeth loosened by gum disease. To avoid impaction and misalignment, we could also extract wisdom teeth before they even erupt!
Preparing Your Smile
If a tooth extraction is necessary, then our team will carefully examine the area with digital x-rays, so we can pinpoint the position of your tooth and ensure that we avoid contact with blood vessels, nerve tissues, or sinus cavities during the removal process. We also take steps to ensure each and every patient is comfortable during the tooth removal process. For example, our team will administer a local anesthetic to the area where the tooth is being removed. We also have sedation, which can help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure afterward. We will choose a sedation option for you based on your age, weight, medical history, any medications you’re taking, and your anxiety levels.
The Tooth Extraction Process
When you are properly sedated and ready, our team will then gently remove the tooth with a pair of forceps. We then suture the site closed. Since sedation could leave you feeling a bit groggy, you should have a friend or family member available to bring you home. Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a fast and effective healing process, as well as prescriptions for medications to help you feel comfortable as the area heals. We will remove the sutures in a follow-up visit. Most people return to their normal routines after about 24 to 48 hours.
If you have any questions about how our team will address teeth that need removal, or if you have discomfort in your smile that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy your best smile in 2025 and beyond, so reach out to our team today to get started!
Do You Have Any Questions About Restorative Dentistry?
The team at Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX, is ready to offer oral surgery to help protect your smile from major oral health complications. To schedule an appointment with our team, call us today at 972-262-5111.
