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Getting a tooth pulled isn’t fun, but extraction can sometimes be required to avoid future complications. For expert extractions, trust the experienced team at 183 Family Dentistry. Depending on your specific case, they exhaust all other options prior to recommending an extraction and offer both surgical and non-surgical methods. The compassionate care they provide makes it the place to go when you need to have a tooth pulled. Schedule a consultation online or call the Leander, Texas, office today.
Permanent teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but for many reasons, this doesn't always happen. For instance, you could need a tooth extracted because it's too cracked or chipped to repair. Lifestyle choices, trauma, and decay may all contribute to the need for having a tooth pulled. Extractions may be necessary for other reasons, including:
There are two types of extractions: non-surgical extraction and surgical extraction.
Non-Surgical Extraction
Simple, non-surgical extractions are just like they sound. They're simple! Your dentist performs this type of extraction on teeth that can be seen in your mouth. During this procedure, an experienced dentist at 183 Family Dentistry loosens your tooth with a small instrument and carefully lifts it out with dental forceps.
Surgical Extraction
A surgical extraction is a more comprehensive procedure. The tooth may have been broken off at your gum line, or it hasn’t come through the surface of your gums, as is typical with wisdom teeth. To perform a surgical extraction your dentist will need to make a small cut in your gum to lift the tooth out. It may be necessary to remove some of the bone around your tooth as well so it can be thoroughly extracted.
In both a simple extraction and surgical extraction, your dentist gives you a local anesthetic, so you don’t feel any pain. If you're having a couple of teeth removed at one appointment, as is the norm with wisdom teeth removal, your dentist might give you a general anesthetic. You'll feel no pain and will be unconscious throughout the procedure.
Based on how many teeth you had taken out and your individual condition, the first stages of the healing process usually occur within one or two weeks. In the spaces where your teeth used to be, new gum tissue and bone grow.
You may encounter difficulty chewing or general aches and pains on your way to recovery, but this will depend on the amount of dental work you have.
Every patient is different, so it’s best to contact 183 Family Dentistry and schedule a consultation so you can learn about your options and any necessary follow-up procedures like crowns or dental implants.
Call 183 Family Dentistry to make an appointment or use the online booking tool.
