When we see you for a damaged or aching tooth, we often bring relief with restorative treatments, such as fillings, crowns, or a root canal. But what if we discover the issue is too severe to be treated with a restoration? Then to save your smile, we may need to remove the tooth! In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about general tooth extraction.
When Does a Tooth Need to Be Removed?
What situations call for a dental extraction? We may need to remove a tooth that is too cracked, chipped, or broken to be repaired with a crown. Likewise, if a cavity or infection is too severe to be addressed with a root canal and crown, then removing the tooth will prevent the spread of infection. We could also take out teeth to improve bite function and chewing capabilities. We could take out teeth loosened by gum disease, or to make room for orthodontic treatment or dental prosthetics.
One of the more common reasons to extract a tooth is to prevent wisdom tooth impaction, which happens when your wisdom teeth erupt in your late teens or early 20s. These additional teeth could lead to misalignment, damaged teeth, infection, and partial eruptions known as impactions. But extraction protects you from these complications!
How We Plan Your Tooth Extraction
To begin the planning process, we will take digital x-rays of your smile. These high-definition images are taken without bite wings and require 90% less radiation. They are available instantly chairside, and allow us to identify the position of your tooth. We then plan the removal to ensure the process is effective and comfortable, and that we avoid contact with nerve tissues, blood vessels, or sinus cavities. To ensure the comfort of the procedure, even for those with dental anxiety, our team can administer a local anesthetic and also provide sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation.
Gently Removing Your Tooth
When you are ready and sedated, we will then gently extract the tooth with a pair of forceps. Once we do, we will suture the area closed and provide instructions for aftercare and possibly prescriptions for necessary medications. Most people return to their normal activities after a day of rest. If you have any questions about how we protect smiles with a safe and gentle tooth extraction, or if you have a pain in your smile that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Visit for Our Restorative Treatments
We want to offer a way to help you enjoy a strong and healthy smile, so you avoid major oral health complications. Contact Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX by calling 214-851-0130 to schedule your next appointment for a safe and gentle tooth extraction.
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