In our last blog, we talked about how we address tooth loss with an implant-secured dental prosthetic. But what if a tooth needs to be removed? With a general tooth extraction, we can help protect and preserve your smile. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons talk about the benefits of a tooth extraction.
The Reasons A Tooth May Need Removal
When does our team recommend extracting a tooth? We may prescribe this for a patient with a tooth too damaged, decayed, or infected to be treated with a crown. Otherwise, the spread of infection could lead to further tooth loss. We may work alongside your orthodontist, removing a tooth to make room for orthodontic treatment. This could aid in improving bite balance and chewing function for patients of all ages too. If a child has a baby tooth that doesn’t fall out on time, we could discuss extraction. Our team could even take out teeth to pave the way for dentures.
One of the more common reasons to extract a tooth is to prevent wisdom tooth impaction. When we approach adulthood, up to four new molars could erupt, and cause misalignment, infection, damaged teeth, and a painful partial eruption known as an impaction. But we can remove these teeth to prevent these complications!
Administering Anesthesia and Sedation
We want to ensure your procedure is a comfortable experience. To ensure this, we will examine your smile carefully with digital x-rays and CBCT scanning, so we can extract teeth and avoid contact with nerve tissues, sinus cavities, and blood vessels. We can also administer a local anesthetic to the area where the tooth is being removed, and can discuss sedation so even patients with anxiety can feel relaxed and comfortable during the procedure.
General Tooth Extraction
Once we have planned the procedure in detail and administer sedation, we will then gently remove the tooth with a pair of forceps. We may suture the area closed, and will remove these in a follow-up visit. Our team will provide detailed instructions and even prescriptions for medications to ensure the area heals properly, so a clot forms and you can return to normal routine in a shorter time period, often in one to two days. If you have any questions about general tooth extraction, or if you want to schedule an appointment for yourself or a member of your family, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk to Our Team About Tooth Extraction in Santa Rosa, CA
Our team wants to help you smile with confidence and avoid major complications due to damage, wisdom teeth, or infection. To learn more about how we gently remove a tooth, then give us a call at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at (707)545-4625 today!
