Often, our team may suggest removing a tooth completely to prevent worsening symptoms, avoid the onset of painful impactions, or to clear the way for the placement of an implant denture. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons will talk about the general extraction process!
The Sedation and Extraction Process
Keeping our patients comfortable during their visits and procedure is always paramount for our team. In addition to answering any questions or concerns you may have, we will offer local anesthetics, as well as nitrous oxide and oral sedation, or even general anesthesia with IV sedation. The option we choose will depend on your medical history and the procedure you’re undergoing, as well as your dental anxiety levels. These options help you enter a calm state with no memory of the procedure. We then gently remove the tooth or teeth with a pair of forceps, carefully suturing the site closed afterward. We then provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure you heal without complication, and we remove the sutures in a follow-up visit.
Preparing for Implant Placement
We could remove a tooth for a number of reasons, but if you’ve lost a significant number of natural teeth, a general extraction could help clear the way for the placement of multiple dental implants and the attachment of a custom-made prosthetic, such as a bridge, partial, or full dentures. You then obtain a full smile again, and implant-secured options could last for decades, or possibly even a lifetime.
Addressing Damage or Infection
We could also extract teeth too damaged or decayed/infected to undergo treatment with a restoration, preventing the spread of infection and preserving surrounding teeth in the process. We could remove the teeth loosened by gum disease, or to make room to reposition teeth for orthodontic treatments or jaw surgery. We also take out impacted teeth, or remove wisdom teeth before they have a chance to alter the balance of your bite and the appearance of your smile.
Recovery
We will prescribe necessary medications and also give instructions on resting for the first day or two following the procedure, which helps ensure you heal without complication. If you have any questions about our approach to general dental extraction, or about implant placement or any of our other treatment options, then contact our team today. We’re ready to help you enjoy optimal oral health.
Do You Have Questions About Tooth Extraction?
Our team wants to help you enjoy optimal oral health and avoid worsening symptoms, which is why we offer general removal. To learn more about the process of addressing infected teeth or preparing for implant placement, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.
