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When Is a Tooth Extraction Needed?
If you’ve experienced dental trauma or have a toothache due to an untreated infection or disease, you may need to have your tooth extracted to preserve your oral health. A damaged or abscessed tooth can quickly lead to more severe issues affecting other teeth and your general health, especially if the cause is gum disease. At Smile Design Dental in Fort Lauderdale, FL, our priority is to save natural teeth, but if conservative treatments fail, extraction may be the best option. Our dentist provides gentle tooth extractions to relieve pain and prevent further complications quickly. With sedation dentistry, a calming environment, and affordable pricing, we aim to make your tooth extraction and recovery process straightforward and stress-free.
Our Tooth Extraction Process
As part of your initial consultation, we will examine the problematic tooth or teeth and decide if extraction is necessary. As an in-network provider with multiple leading insurance companies, we strive to find the best solution for your health and finances. If a tooth extraction is recommended, it means that conservative measures to save the tooth have been unsuccessful or the tooth is beyond repair due to infection, trauma, or other causes. The extraction procedure is generally quick and painless, with most patients reporting only slight pressure.
Tooth Extraction
After you arrive for your tooth extraction procedure at our South Florida practice, we’ll first ensure you are comfortable and then numb the gums around your tooth with a local anesthetic. Next, we’ll use forceps to grasp your tooth and gently remove it, being careful to not harm adjacent teeth or bone and gum tissue at the site. Our dentist and dental team routinely complete tooth extraction procedures and are skilled in making them efficient and pain-free. Before you know it, your procedure will be complete! Your healing period will last a few days, during which time you may take over-the-counter medication for any discomfort. We’ll review post-operative instructions and recommendations with you in detail to ensure a healthy and comfortable recovery.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
If you need a wisdom tooth extracted, our priority is to ensure you are comfortable and calm for your surgery. We will provide sedation dentistry as needed, and prepare the surgical site by administering local anesthetic. Next, we’ll remove your wisdom teeth, being careful to preserve your bone and gum tissues. Once your surgery is complete, we’ll provide instructions for your recovery and at-home care as you heal. Adhering to these instructions will help ensure a healthy blood clot forms and you don’t develop any infection at the surgical site.
The Results of a Tooth Extraction
- Eliminate tooth pain and sensitivity
- Halt the spread of decay or infection
- Preserve surrounding natural teeth
- Restore oral health and comfort
After Your Tooth Extraction
Following specific steps to ensure proper healing after a tooth extraction is crucial. A blood clot usually forms over the empty tooth socket, protecting the underlying bone and nerves. If this clot dislodges or fails to form, it can result in a painful condition known as a dry socket. To prevent this and promote smooth recovery, follow the post-extraction guidelines provided by our team.
A tooth extraction should not be the final step in your treatment. We often recommend replacing the extracted tooth, preferably with dental implants. Dental implants are the only permanent replacement option, designed to look and function like natural teeth. They consist of a post (tooth root) and restoration (tooth crown), ensuring the new tooth blends seamlessly with your natural teeth. This replacement will restore the functionality and aesthetics of your smile, making it feel as if you never had a tooth extracted. Contact Smile Design Dental in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to learn more and book an appointment.
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