When you have an issue that cannot be addressed with a crown, then we likely need to remove it to avoid major complications in other parts of your smile. To do so, we can conduct a safe and gentle tooth extraction. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA, dentist talks about the why and how of tooth extraction.
The Reasons We May Extract a Tooth
We may recommend removing a tooth completely if it cannot be repaired with a crown, as the damage could lead to infection and eventually tooth loss, or allow infection to trach other parts of the smile. Our team could also work with your orthodontist to remove a tooth and make room for orthodontic treatment. Extraction could also address teeth loosened by gum disease, or pave the way for a dental prosthetic such as a full set of dentures. We could also remove wisdom teeth, preferably before they even erupt, to protect your smile from painful impactions, infections, misalignment, and more.
Taking Steps to Keep You Comfortable
Our team always take steps to ensure your procedure is comfortable, so you can enjoy a positive experience in our office. To begin, we will plan the procedure in detail with digital imaging technology, so we can pinpoint the position nof the tooth and then plan the extraction to avoid contact with sensitive inner tissues and structures. Our team will also administer a local anesthetic to the area to keep you comfortable, and we also have sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation. We can choose from three different sedation options, depending on your anxiety levels and other factors.
Removing a Tooth
Once we have planned the procedure in detail and administered anesthesia and sedation, we will gently remove the tooth with a pair or forceps. For wisdom teeth, we may need to open the gums above them to access and extract them. Next, we suture the area closed and provide prescriptions for medications to aid in the healing process. We will also provide detailed aftercare instructions too. You should rest for the first 24 hours or so, eating soft foods, being gentle when you brush and floss, and avoiding straw use.
If you have any questions about how we conduct a safe and gentle tooth extraction, then contact our team today to learn more. We look forward to helping you obtain your best smile!
Talk To Balboa Dental Surgery About Oral Surgery
We want you to enjoy good oral health by addressing the issues that threaten your smile. To learn more about our approach to oral surgery, or to schedule your appointment, contact your Newport Beach, CA oral surgeon at (949) 630-0143!
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