Tooth Extraction It is always best when we can keep as many of our natural teeth as possible. However, there might be situations when one or more of these teeth will need to be removed so that they will not cause danger to your oral health. This removal is called a tooth extraction. It is done when oral health issues get complicated or to avoid complications beforehand. Our professionals at Capitol Square Dental understand the importance of extraction and perform the process to help preserve your dental health.What Is a Tooth Extraction and Why Is It Needed?Tooth extraction is a procedure done to remove a tooth that has been badly damaged from decay or other causes. When there is an increased risk of infection from tooth decay, you might need an extraction. Oftentimes, health conditions that require chronic treatments and compromise the immune system can raise infection in a tooth, requiring an extraction. Another reason you might need a tooth extraction is a crowded mouth. When you have wisdom teeth, or a tooth is too big for the mouth, then you would need to extract it. Furthermore, extractions are required when a tooth is damaged beyond repair from trauma or an injury. What Is a Tooth Extraction Procedure Like?It is important that your medical history is thoroughly reviewed before an extraction. At this point, we would require the knowledge of any medical conditions you have. Your medical conditions should be treated or made stable before you can be scheduled for an extraction. Also, if you are on any medication, you should let us know. An x-ray will be taken of the affected site to better understand the situation, and adequate preparation will be made so that the whole procedure can be swift and easy. If the tooth is visible or impacted, you might require either a simple extraction or a surgical extraction. With a simple extraction, you will receive local anesthesia to numb the area. Then, our professionals will use an elevator and forceps to loosen and extract the tooth. In a surgical extraction, chances are you might need intravenous anesthesia in addition to local anesthesia. This will calm and relax you for the procedure. Our professionals will proceed by cutting a small incision in your gums and then removing some of the bone around the tooth to free the affected tooth for extraction. Once completed, we will apply any necessary pressure to the socket to stop the bleeding and swelling. Recovery After an ExtractionMedications will be administered to reduce the pain from the procedure. In the next 24 hours after the procedure, you may not return to regular or strenuous activities. Also, you should not rinse during this period. After 24 hours, you can eat soft meals as directed by our professionals. Within the next few days, you should gradually heal and be able to introduce other meals into your diet. Although you cannot brush immediately after the procedure, you should be able to resume your healthy oral practices in a few days. Getting a tooth extraction might be what you need to improve or preserve your dental health. However, it is imperative to speak to our medical professionals at Capitol Square Dental before making decisions. Call us today at (380) 383-3497 to schedule an appointment with us. |
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