Tooth Removal Tooth removal is not always the best option for a dentist and even a patient. In most cases, it comes as a last resort after all the conservative methods of treatment have been explored. As much as we would want to have our damaged teeth saved, there are incidents where that just cannot happen. Perhaps the tooth has decayed or fractured beyond repair. Also, it could be that there is a widespread infection in the tooth that is threatening the health of the other teeth. In that situation, our dental team at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry may make the decision to extract the badly infected tooth to save the rest. When to Get Tooth RemovalYou may need a tooth extraction if you have an impacted tooth. Not everyone needs to have their impacted wisdom teeth removed, however. If there is sufficient room within the mouth to allow this set of third molars and they grow in straight, you can have them remain in the mouth. Unfortunately, this does not work that way for many people. It is common for patients to come to our office complaining that they are in pain because their wisdom teeth are hurting. Often, this is the case if the teeth are impacted. In that case, the best choice is to remove them. If your teeth are overcrowded and you will be wearing braces to correct misalignment, then it is likely that our dentist will recommend you have a tooth removed to make room for proper alignment of the other teeth. Additionally, if a tooth is badly decayed or infected to a point where procedures like a root canal, filling, inlays, onlays, or crowning cannot restore it, our dentist may suggest that the tooth is removed and you get an implant, denture, or bridgework to fill in the gap of the extracted tooth. Tooth Extraction ProceduresOur dentist will assess the tooth that needs to be removed to see whether it is visible or it is hidden underneath the gums. A visible tooth is easy to remove and it requires what is called a simple extraction procedure. Typically, our dentist will grasp the tooth wiggle it, and pull it out gently but fast. Thereafter, the specialist cleans the area before placing gauze in order to stop the bleeding. The other method of extracting teeth is a surgical removal procedure. This is usually recommended when a tooth is impacted or not visible. It is a more complicated procedure since the tooth cannot just be pulled straightway. Our dentist has to cut open your gum tissue in the area around the tooth to access the tooth. In more serious incidents, the dentist may have to cut away bone and other tissue to reach the tooth needing to be removed. Once the dental specialist pulls out the tooth, cleaning of the site is done. The dentist places back the gum flap and puts sutures or stitches before placing gauze. You will be sore at least for a couple of days. There also may be some swelling. These side effects are expected and are perfectly natural. You can take care of the swelling by placing an ice pack or a cold compress on the face within the area of extraction. Follow the tooth extraction aftercare instructions that our dentist gives you, including eating soft foods and avoiding brushing the teeth next to the site on the first day of the extraction. Find out about tooth extraction procedures or visit us at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry if you need a tooth extraction. Contact us at (440) 580-1028 to request an appointment. |
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