Painless Extractions

How Can A Tooth Extraction Be Painless?

Before carrying out the extraction procedure, the doctor will take an x-ray of your tooth to determine the present condition of your tooth and its adjacent structures. This also allows the doctor to analyze the bond of the branches of the teeth with its root and the structure of the current teeth. Having this information is very much necessary for a doctor to plan a proper extraction process.

Painless Tooth Extraction

Although every effort is made to save a tooth, it is often necessary to recommend extraction. One of the first concerns when discussing tooth extraction is usually the pain associated with the procedure while in the office. To minimize much of the pain and discomfort from this procedure we offer Sedation Dentistry for tooth extraction and other dental procedure at the request of our patients.

When Should A Tooth Extraction Be An Option?

A dentist or an orthodontist may opt to pull a tooth for many reasons. The tooth may be so hopelessly damaged from tooth decay that it cannot be saved even with root canal therapy. It may be causing crowding or malocclusion (bad bite) which may prevent a new tooth from breaking through. Or, the tooth may be loose as a result of gum disease or even from an accident.

How Is A Tooth Extraction Done?

In a simple tooth extraction a dentist takes hold of the tooth with forceps and rocks it back and forth to loosen it from the bone. Removal of the overlying gum might be necessary if a tooth is not quite through the gum. After a tooth extraction, a blood clot forms where a tooth had once been. It is important not to dislodge the blood clot because it aids in healing. Disturbing the clot can result in a dry socket — a painful condition that may or may not heal by itself. Some swelling and light bleeding may occur over the next 24 hours.

What Are The Consequences Of Tooth Extraction?

A missing tooth leaves a large enough gap for other teeth to shift. You may also have difficulty chewing and may experience a problem with malocclusion (bad bite). These difficulties can be alleviated with dental implants, fixed bridges, or dentures.