When an issue occurs that cannot be treated with common restorative treatments, such as fillings and crowns, then we may need to remove the tooth. Our team can conduct a tooth extraction with precision and comfort! In today’s blog, your team at Riverside Dental Group talks about preserving smiles with a tooth extraction.
The Need for Removing Natural Teeth
When do we need to extract a tooth? A tooth extraction may be necessary when a tooth is too damaged to be repaired with a crown, or if a tooth is too decayed for a filling. Otherwise, infection could spread to other teeth. We could suggest removal if there is little room for your orthodontic treatment, or if we need to help boost bite balance and chewing function. For older teens and young adults, we could extract wisdom teeth before they erupt, which helps prevent changes to the smile, such as misalignment and painful tooth impactions. We could also extract teeth to ensure your smile can accommodate full prosthetics, such as dentures.
Ensuring a Comfortable Tooth Extraction
We know the idea of removing a tooth could be a source of anxiety. Epically if you already have a fear of the dentist or special needs that complicate your ability to undergo even routine dental care. But we can offer a few ways to ensure you stay comfortable. For example, we can numb the area directly with a local anesthesia. We can also choose from three different oral sedations to help ensure you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, often with no memory of the process at all.
Removal And Healing
When you are properly numbed and sedated, we will gently remove the tooth in question with a pair of forceps, and then suture the area closed. We always take detailed digital images of your smile ahead of time to ensure we always avoid contact with blood vessels, nerve tissues, or sinus cavities. You then return home with detailed aftercare instructions for the next day or two, so that a clot can form and the area can heal quickly, allowing you to return to your normal routine in a shorter time frame. If you have any questions about tooth extraction, then contact our office today to learn more and get started.
Riverside Dental Group Offers Tooth Extraction
Our team wants to help your smile by taking out teeth that threaten your overall oral health. To learn more about tooth removal, then please call:
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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