Gentle Extraction of Problem Teeth
A COMMON ORAL CONCERN
Tooth extraction is actually a fairly common procedure that many adults go through at least once during their lifetimes. While we will always do everything necessary to save your natural teeth, sometimes there are circumstances where tooth extraction is needed. Contrary to popular belief, tooth extraction can be a nearly painless experience, with most patients only reporting a mild pressure sensation, and can relieve you of tooth pain or oral discomfort.
WHY TOOTH EXTRACTION?
If a tooth is infected, severely damaged or causes tooth pain, it is important to get it treated as soon as possible and this may mean a tooth extraction. Leaving a problem tooth untreated could lead to future complications like a spreading of infection, trouble eating, or damage to surrounding teeth or bones. With professional, gentle tooth extraction, we are able to remove these problem teeth and keep your oral health in ideal condition.
Common reasons for tooth extraction include:
- Tooth infection
- Crowded teeth
- Severe periodontal (gum) disease
- Replacing teeth with dental implants
- Replacing teeth with dentures
- Retained baby teeth
THE WEIMAR FAMILY DENTISTRY DIFFERENCE
When you choose Weimar Family Dentistry for your tooth extraction, we will ensure you have a pleasant and gentle experience. We have invested in advanced sedation dentistry techniques and technology, such as The Wand® anesthesia system. The Wand administers anesthesia using a computer to provide the exact amount of anesthesia needed. This will prevent you from feeling discomfort during your tooth extraction and prevent surrounding areas of your mouth from being numb.
Dr. Richard Weimar Talks About Missing Teeth Replacement
After your tooth extraction, you will need to preserve the tooth socket, which is an empty area in the jaw bone where the roots once were. We will restore your jaw using socket preservation bone grafting treatments to fill the empty space and return your jaw to proper volume. This will allow for dental implants to be placed successfully and prevent your surrounding teeth from shifting into the open space.
BRING BACK YOUR SMILE!
Tooth extraction does not have to be a procedure you are anxious about and at Weimar Family Dentistry, we can provide a gentle tooth extraction to get you out of pain. Once your tooth extraction is complete, you will be able to pursue many of our replacement options, such as long-term dental implants or effective dental bridges to restore your smile and bite to its proper state. Dr. Richard Weimar has the experience and technology necessary to restore your smile in our own office, so you enjoy your restored smile right away.
FAQs
Q: When will a dentist consider extracting a tooth?
A: A dental extraction may be considered in the following circumstances:
- Your teeth are overcrowded
- You have a severely infected tooth, possibly due to decay, that cannot be saved
- You have extensive bone loss underneath a tooth caused by gum disease
As a preventative measure, wisdom teeth are often extracted but can be left in place if they do not create any issues such as impaction.
Q: How Are Teeth Extracted?
A: There are two methods to removing a tooth: they can be pulled or surgically extracted. Regardless of which method is used for extraction, the area will be completely numbed with a local anesthetic, and specialized tools will be used to loosen the tooth before the tooth and its root are removed. If surgical removal becomes necessary, stronger sedation may be considered.
Q: Will X-Rays Be Necessary For An Extraction?
A: If a tooth needs to be extracted, an x-ray will be taken to determine the positioning of the tooth below the gumline, how deep the roots run, and whether any portion of the tooth is broken or at risk for breaking during extraction. X-rays will also help us determine if the tooth can be pulled or if surgical extraction will be necessary.
Q: What Will Happen Following An Extraction?
A: Once your tooth has been removed, your body will respond by forming a blood clot at the opening where the tooth was extracted. This will help to protect the nerves and bone underneath the tooth while healing occurs. Healing will typically take several days to a couple of weeks to complete. Following the extraction, there will likely be some discomfort as the anesthetic begins to wane. This discomfort can range in intensity depending on whether the tooth was pulled or surgically extracted. Dr. Weimar will recommend ways to deal with this pain as needed.
Q: Should I Replace My Extracted Tooth?
A: We always encourage our patients to replace a missing tooth. Not only will a missing tooth in your smile create appearance issues, but it could also lead to future dental health problems, including shifting teeth and jawbone degradation. Please ask us about our tooth replacement options, including dentures and dental implants.
