Sometimes, we see people with major concerns in their teeth, such as infection or severe injury. We also see people suffering from wisdom tooth eruption, or with these teeth soon to erupt. To protect smiles from major complications, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons can conduct a safe and gentle general tooth extraction.
When Teeth Require Removal
Essentially, when a tooth cannot be repaired with a filling or crown from your general dentist, this means we may need to conduct general tooth extraction. This is a minor oral surgical procedure, one that can often be completed in as little as half an hour. Our team could take out teeth beyond the ability to be repaired or treated, preventing the spread of infection to other parts of the smile. We could also work with your orthodontist to take out a tooth to make room for orthodontics. If you are receiving dentures, we could take out the last few to make room for your new custom prosthetic. Our team could also remove wisdom teeth before they erupt, protecting your smile from complications like impacted teeth, misalignment, infection, and even tooth loss.
Planning the Process
We always plan our oral surgeries in detail, gathering detailed images of your smile and everything beneath the gums with digital x-rays and CBCT technology. We then plan the extraction in detail, so we can avoid any contact with blood vessels, nerve tissues, and sinus cavities. Our team will also take steps to ensure your oral surgery is comfortable, administering a local anesthesia and even using sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, even if you have dental anxiety. We have experience with surgery and follow the same strict protocols and guidelines as hospital operating rooms. In fact, our doctors work in hospital operating rooms, assisting the Trauma Team at the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.
Taking Out Your Compromised Teeth
When you are comfortable and relaxed, we can gently extract the teeth with a pair of forceps. We then suture the area closed, and may administer medication to help preserve the site. Later, we could replace the lost tooth with a dental implant if necessary. We then provide detailed aftercare instructions and president to aid in the healing period, so you can return to your normal routine in as little as 24 to 48 hours. If you have any questions about our approach to oral surgery and general tooth extraction, then contact our team today.
Schedule Your Next Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA
Our team wants to help you avoid major oral health complications caused by injury or infection. To learn more about safeguarding your smile’s function and health, then give us a call at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at (707)545-4625 today!
