If you have a tooth that we cannot repair with restorative dentistry, then extraction could be necessary to avoid the spread of infection and discomfort. But how do we take out a tooth and what steps to we take to ensure your comfort? In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about the tooth extraction process and why this could be crucial for keeping your smile healthy and strong, so you avoid major oral health complications!
The Reasons We May Prescribe an Extraction
As we touched on above, when a tooth cannot be repaired with a crown or root canal, then there is a real chance the infection could spread to other parts of the smile, so tooth extraction could protect the patient from major complications. If a tooth is loosened by gum disease, we could also extract it. Removing a tooth is sometimes necessary to make room for orthodontic treatment, or to pave the way for dentures. If you or a family member has wisdom teeth soon to erupt, we could extract them before they do to help prevent painful impaction, infections, damaged teeth, and misalignment.
Steps to Ensure Your Comfort
The idea of oral surgery could be anxiety inducing for some patients, which is why we take steps to ensure the experience is a comfortable one, even if the patient has dental anxiety or special needs. For example, we could administer a local anesthetic to the area before we begin the extraction process. Our team could also administer sedation, such as nitrous oxide or even oral sedation, or a combination of the two, to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure at all.
Tooth Removal and Replacement
Our team will also plan the procedure in detail, gathering digital x-rays of the smile to ensure we can gently extract the tooth without coming into contact with nerve tissues, blood vessels, or sinus cavities. Our team will remove the tooth with a pair of forceps, which could take as little as 30 minutes in some cases. We then suture the area closed and most people return to their normal routine in as little as a day or two. If you need the gap in your smile filled, we could discuss dental bridges or even dental implants, so you can smile without hesitation.
If you have any questions about the tooth extraction process or about how we replace missing teeth, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you and your family enjoy good oral health and a smile that makes a great first impression!
Schedule Your Visit for Our Restorative Treatments!
Our team can conduct a safe and gentle tooth extraction as needed to safeguard your smile from major oral health complications. When you are ready to schedule your next appointment with our office, contact Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX at 972-262-5111 today. We look forward to helping you smile with confidence!
