Extractions

Sometimes, teeth are too broken down, have too much decay, or develop infections and cannot be fixed with fillings or crowns. The only option for these teeth is to remove them. Baby and adult teeth may also need to be removed for orthodontic reasons to create space in the patient’s otherwise overcrowded mouth.

First, local anesthesia is given to numb your affected tooth and surrounding gum tissue. Using specialized dental instruments, your dentist will gently loosen your tooth and carefully lift it from its socket. Before the procedure, the dentist will assess your affected tooth and surrounding gums. The dentist will also take dental X-rays to check bone levels and determine the extent of damage. Be sure to tell the dentist about any medications, vitamins, or supplements you take. Once all information is gathered, treatment and sedation options will be discussed with you in detail.

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