Tooth Extractions – Kent, WA
Removing Damaged Teeth to Restore Oral Health
Sometimes we may determine that a tooth extraction is the only viable way to resolve a dental emergency and protect the health of your smile. Many patients find the idea of having a tooth removed nerve-wracking, but you can rest assured that you have nothing to worry about; our team at Complete Dental Care will be by your side to make sure that the process goes smoothly. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have a problematic tooth that you think might need to be taken out soon.
Why Choose Complete Dental Care for Tooth Extractions?
- Same-Day Appointments for Dental Emergencies
- High-Quality Tooth Replacement Options
- Trustworthy Dentists and Caring Team
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
A tooth extraction should never be your first choice. Even if a tooth is damaged or decayed, it can often be saved with the right treatment. A full set of natural teeth is ideal for your oral health.
Unfortunately, though, there are a number of situations where tooth extraction is the only feasible option remaining. For example, a tooth that is severely infected or too badly damaged to fix will typically need to be removed. Additionally, we may need to take out teeth that have come loose due to advanced gum disease.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
The decision to remove a tooth is one that requires careful consideration on our part. We’ll perform a detailed examination of the tooth (which might include taking X-rays if need be) to ensure that we understand the nature of the problem. An extraction will only be suggested if we find that saving the tooth is not an option.
Tooth extractions can fall into one of two categories:
- Simple Extractions: A simple extraction is the removal of a tooth that has completely emerged from beneath the gums and is fully visible in your mouth. Special instruments will be used to gently loosen the tooth until it can be removed.
- Surgical Extractions: A surgical extraction is performed on teeth that have been unable to fully erupt. The procedure will typically involve removing a small amount of gum and bone tissue to allow us to access the tooth.
Rest assured that you shouldn’t experience any discomfort during the extraction process; our team will use a local anesthetic to numb your mouth first.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Do you have a firm grasp on what you need to do to take care of your mouth after your tooth extraction? Here are some important aftercare steps you’ll need to follow:
- If you are prescribed any sort of medication, take it according to the provided instructions.
- Keep your head elevated while you’re asleep.
- Plan your diet carefully. Eat plenty of soft or liquid foods while avoiding hard or crunchy foods.
- Don’t drink any beverages through a straw; doing so may disturb the blood clot that has formed at the extraction site, potentially resulting in a dry socket that slows down the healing process.