Tooth Extractions Every dentist will try to save your tooth first, but sometimes it is impossible. In such circumstances, removing the infected or damaged tooth proves to be the healthiest option a dentist can take. You can count on our dental team at Wildhorse Dental to make the right choice for your oral health. When a tooth extraction becomes inevitable and a necessary procedure, we walk you through the process to ensure you know what to expect and are comfortable with the procedure. Besides, we offer different sedation dentistry options that help you manage any anxiety or pain you may have when the tooth is being removed. When Should You Have a Tooth Extracted?In almost all cases, tooth extraction becomes the necessary course of action a dentist should take when the damage done to a tooth is beyond repair. Tooth extraction is also necessary when removing it is able to save the other healthy teeth from damage. If you have a widespread cavity infection, removing the tooth stops the decay from extending to other teeth. Similarly, with a tooth that has broken into several pieces or maybe a large portion is snapped off, there is little we can do to get it back together safely. Therefore, we have no option but to remove it. Overcrowding is another reason you can have a tooth extracted. Impacted teeth lurking underneath the gum line may present serious health issues including an increased risk of developing cavity and tooth infection or damage to the teeth that have already come in correctly. Wisdom teeth are, in most cases, removed even when they are not presenting problems. Tooth Extraction ProceduresDuring a tooth extraction procedure, our dentist numbs the area using local anesthesia. Intravenous sedation or anti-anxiety medication may be provided too. Tooth extractions are often divided into two categories. There is simple extraction and surgical extraction. Simple ExtractionIf a tooth is visible within the mouth, a simple extraction is usually the procedure to be performed. A simple extraction could mean removing a decayed or damaged tooth or removing a tooth prior to receiving braces. Our dentist uses specialized tools to pull out the teeth. Surgical ExtractionWhen a tooth is impacted or it is not visible within the mouth because it has broken, then our dentist conducts surgical extraction. The procedure involves cutting through the gums to access the teeth, removing them, and closing the gum tissue. General anesthesia may be administered in people with certain medical conditions who are receiving surgical extraction. Healing and RecoveryOur dentist will give you instructions for oral care after tooth extraction. You are required to stick to soft foods, mostly fluids, until the numbing agent wears off. After that, limit your diet to those foods that do not require much chewing, such as soft foods, particularly in the coming few days after the extraction. You also need to care for your teeth. Therefore, brush your teeth but avoid the site of extraction for about two or so days. If you need a tooth removed, visit our team at Wildhorse Dental for evaluation to determine the best course of action. Call us today at 636-537-0447 to set up an appointment. |
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