Our team can offer a custom dental restoration to repair damaged teeth or take on issues like tooth decay and infection. But in some cases, we may not be able to repair the tooth and instead, will need to remove the tooth to prevent major complications. In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about how we approach your tooth extraction.
The Situations That Call for Tooth Extraction
When does a tooth need to be removed from your smile? A tooth extraction could be necessary when a tooth is damaged severely, or when tooth decay or infection is beyond the ability to be treated with a crown or root canal. Because otherwise, these issues could allow infection to spread to other parts of your smile. Tooth extraction could also make room for orthodontic treatment, pave the way for a set of dentures, and even assist in improving bite balance and chewing function. We could also remove wisdom teeth before they erupt to protect your smile from painful impactions, misalignment, and other serious complications.
How We Ensure a Comfortable Visit
We know the idea of having a tooth extracted could be a source of anxiety. But we always take steps to ensure the health and comfort of our patients, so they enjoy a positive time in our office, even if they are having a tooth replaced. Our team could administer a local anesthesia to the area to numb it. We also have sedation, which helps you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, often with little to no memory of the procedure at all. Sedation can even be helpful for people with special needs or high anxiety levels!
Removing a Tooth
We will first take detailed digital x-rays to pinpoint the position of the tooth, so that we can plan removal without encountering blood vessels, nerve tissues, or sinus cavities. We then numb the area and administer sedation before we gently treat the tooth with a pair of forceps. For some, this is a fast procedure that could take as little as a half hour. Some cases, such as wisdom tooth extraction, may take a little more time. We will then suture the area closed and provide detailed instructions for the next day or two to ensure the area can heal quickly and you can return to your normal routine.
If you have any questions about tooth extraction, or if you would like to schedule a visit with our team, then contact our team today. We want to help you enjoy optimal oral health, and can take on issues that require removal to keep your smile strong and healthy. We can also discuss tooth replacement, including bridges, dentures, and even dental implants.
Learn More About Tooth Removal
We can ensure your tooth removal is a safe and comfortable treatment experience! When you are ready to schedule your appointment with our office, contact Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX at 972-262-5111. Our team is ready to return your smile to full function, health, and beauty.
