Sometimes, we see teeth too damaged or decayed to be treated with a restoration like a filling or crown. In these situations, our team needs to remove the tooth to protect your smile from major complications. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about our safe and gentle tooth extractions.
The Reasons for Extracting a Tooth
We talked about how if a tooth is too decayed or infected to be treated with a restorative option then we may need to remove the tooth to prevent the spread of infection. We also extract teeth to make room for orthodontic treatment, or to pave the way for a set of dentures. The procedure could take out teeth loosened by gum disease, or could aid in improving bite balance or chewing function. One very common reason is to extract wisdom teeth before they erupt and lead to painful impaction, infections, or damaged teeth and misalignment.
Preparing Your Smile
We plan the procedure in detail, taking detailed digital x-rays of the smile. We want to pinpoint the position of the tooth and ensure we can remove it without encountering nerve tissues, blood vessels, or sinus cavities. Our team will also take time to ensure you are comfortable too, administering a local anesthetic to the area to numb it. We also have sedation to help you reach a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure at all. We want your tooth extraction to be a comfortable and positive experience!
Removing a Tooth
Once we have planned the procedure in detail and completed the administration of anesthesia and sedation, we will remove the tooth. Using a pair of forceps, our team will gently remove the tooth in question. For wisdom teeth, we may need to open the gums above the teeth to access them. Once we remove the tooth, we will suture the area closed and send you home with detailed aftercare instructions and prescriptions for medications to aid in the healing period. We will remove sutures in a follow-up visit, and you will likely return to your normal routine after about 24 to 48 hours.
If you have any questions about how we conduct a tooth extraction, or if you have pain or a serious issue with your smile that needs immediate attention, then contact our team today to get started. We look forward to helping you smile with confidence once again!
Enjoy Restorative Dentistry From Dr. Browne, D.D.S.
We want to help you smile with confidence and address serious concerns with restorative dental care. To find out more about gently removing a tooth or about any of our other restorative treatment options, then call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, at 913-901-8585.
