Tooth Extractions in New Carlisle
When problematic teeth are causing you pain and discomfort, you have options. While preserving your natural teeth is always the goal, sometimes extractions are the best way to keep your smile healthy.
Why might I need an extraction?
Problematic teeth negatively impact your overall oral health. Our team prioritizes preserving your natural teeth, but sometimes an extraction is the best way to save your smile. There are various reasons for needing a tooth extracted. Wisdom teeth often cause discomfort that can be relieved through extraction, and some advanced restorative procedures, like dental implants, require the removal of unhealthy teeth. Using gentle techniques and local anesthesia, tooth extractions can be quick and painless.
The Benefits of Dental Extractions
Relieves Pain
If you're dealing with painful wisdom teeth or severe tooth damage, an extraction offers quick relief and restores your comfort.
Treatment Prep
Extractions pave the way for restorative treatments, such as dental implants or dentures, ensuring a strong foundation for long-term dental solutions.
Better Oral Health
Removing damaged or problematic teeth helps protect your oral health, preventing further complications and promoting overall well-being.
We Extract Pesky Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth often cause pain and discomfort when they begin to erupt. If you find yourself dealing with unexplained headaches and jaw pain, come in for an appointment to see if you’re wisdom teeth could be the culprit.
Get To The Root Of The Problem
With digital x-rays, we get high-resolution images of your teeth that allow us to make more accurate diagnoses. When you’re in pain or experiencing an emergency, we can see why the tooth is reacting and if an extraction is needed.
Sedation Options For Maximum Comfort
We know extractions can feel scary, so let’s take the fear out of your treatment. Sedation can mitigate your anxiety and keep you calm during your procedure. Ask about our sedation options and we’ll help find a solution that works for you.
The Extraction Process
Treatment Plan
Determining whether a tooth needs to be extracted requires a clinical exam, an X-ray assessment, and a review of your health and dental objectives.
Extraction Procedure
On the day of your extraction appointment, the tooth and surrounding area are first thoroughly numbed using local anesthetic. The tooth is loosened through gradual pressure, and then removed. In certain circumstances, a tooth will have to be divided into pieces to be fully removed. Depending on the condition of the gum tissues around the area, dissolvable sutures are often placed.
Healing and post op
After your extraction, instructions will be reviewed with you to ensure proper healing and avoid post-operative complications. You will need to exercise some caution with what food you eat, staying away from foods like popcorn or chips that contain small, hard pieces. Maintaining good hygiene is also critical.
FaQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
