Tooth extraction is a surgical dental procedure in which our dentists will completely remove a tooth from its socket. This is sometimes called “pulling” a tooth. Typically, periodontists or oral surgeons will perform more complex tooth extractions, while general dentists perform the more simple extractions.
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You may need a tooth extraction if you have problems with any of the following:
If you need to be treated for any of these conditions, please call our office at (650) 969-2600 to book an appointment today.
Using an X-ray, we will image your teeth to evaluate the angle of the tooth’s root. Local anesthesia is given to numb the tooth and surrounding area. Our dentists will carefully loosen the tooth and lift it from its socket. If the tooth is decaying, it may be necessary to extract the tooth in pieces. Sometimes cutting away gum tissue or bone may help with the procedure, depending on the state of the patient’s mouth.
You should not feel pain during this procedure, but if you do, notify our dentists immediately. We will administer more pain medication to maximize your comfort.
Just like the rest of our body, our mouth naturally clots during heavy bleeding. We will give you a piece of gauze to bite down onto to start the clotting process post-extraction.
While our dentists will take all safety precautions, it is still possible for harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream or affect gum tissues and cause infection. If you have a condition that puts you at greater risk for infection, please let one of our dentists know so we can prescribe you antibiotics before and after extraction. If you have any of the following, you should especially advise our dentist team:
Tooth extractions don’t have to be painful. Our office offers several forms of dental sedation to help make more complex procedures quick and easy for all our eligible patients. For tooth extractions, we typically use nitrous oxide mixed with oxygen, which will help you relax while still being conscious. Oral sedation and IV sedation are also common for this procedure.
Local anesthesia is administered to the tooth and surrounding areas to help with the pain.
Recovery takes only a few days! However, discomfort can still occur, but you can reduce it by doing the following:
While tooth extractions may be necessary, being toothless never is! In fact, if a gap is left unfilled, it can lead to poor dental health and can reduce the amount of bone in your jaw. It can even change the overall structure of your face!
This is why we offer tooth replacements for a variety of situations including dental implants, bridges, and removable or permanent denture implants. Call our office today at (650) 969-2600 to find out more about these procedures that can improve your oral health.
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