Tooth Extractions
When Tooth Extraction is Necessary
A dental extraction is the procedure to remove a tooth from your mouth. It is usually required if one of your teeth is damaged beyond practical repair.
The most common reasons for tooth extractions include:
- Severe tooth decay or infection that may make it impossible or too costly to repair a tooth.
- Advanced gum disease that may require a tooth to be pulled so that it doesn’t affect the supporting tissues and bone structures of the mouth.
- A tooth that blocks other teeth from coming in (also known as “impacted”).
- Teeth that may need to be extracted to create room for the teeth that are being moved into place with orthodontic treatment.
- Wisdom teeth that are impacted or causing pain and/or other complications.
What to expect
Your dentist will first administer anesthetic to numb the area and reduce discomfort. During the extraction, you will feel the pressure of the tooth being removed, but will not feel any pain. Typically, the dentist is able to remove your tooth within a matter of minutes.
Immediately after the tooth extraction, a small amount of bleeding is normal and patch of gauze will be placed in the affected area. The area may bleed minimally for the next 24 hours or so and taper off after that. Follow your dentist’s instructions on how often to change the gauze, and what other post-procedure steps to follow.
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