REmove broken or damaged teeth
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When teeth are damaged beyond repair by decay or injury, extraction may be necessary. This procedure also applies to teeth compromised by gum disease. Other common reasons for tooth extraction include:
Simplifying the process, the goal is to maintain oral health and function, whether addressing overcrowding, preparing for braces, managing wisdom teeth issues, or ensuring safety during medical treatments.
A simple extraction is non-surgical; after applying a local anesthetic, we will use a special instrument called an elevator to gently loosen the tooth within its socket. Then we will remove the tooth completely with an instrument called forceps. A simple extraction is performed on a tooth that can be seen in the mouth and is commonly performed by general dentists.
A surgical extraction is a more complex procedure. It is used to extract teeth that have been broken at the gum line, or teeth that have not fully grown in. After administering a local anesthetic, we will make a small incision into your gum to remove the tooth completely. Sometimes it is necessary to remove some of the bone around the tooth or to cut the tooth in half in order to extract it.
We may prescribe antibiotics for you to take before and after the surgery. They will most likely be given if:
You may receive intravenous (IV) anesthesia, which can range from conscious sedation to general anesthesia. After the extraction, someone will need to drive you home and stay there with you. We will provide you with post-surgery instructions that you must follow to ensure a speedy and safe recovery. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask us before you leave the office or give us a call.
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