About Tooth Extractions
In our office we strive to save and maintain all of our patient’s dentition. However there are times when a tooth will need to be extracted. A multitude of reasons can attribute to this decsion:
- Extensive decay where the tooth becomes unrestorable
- Advanced periodontal (gum) disease with extreme tooth mobility
- Symptomatic wisdom teeth
- Severe infection and abscess involvement whereby patient elects for extraction
- Orthodontic conditions requiring more space in a dental arch
Whatever the situation may be, it is our office policy that a tooth extraction be done in a painless manner. In addition it is imperative that the tooth extraction site be thoroughly cleaned to prevent any bacterial growth or infection from occurring during post-operative healing. Sometimes socket preservation is required after an extraction via a bone graft.
A full diagnosis with an x-ray must be taken to determine what type of tooth extraction is to be performed on a patient. Most tooth extractions can be performed in our office with or without sedation. After tooth extraction is completed, we will provide written and verbal post-operative instructions. When necessary we will prescribe dental medications as they relate to pain, trauma, swelling and infection.