Tooth Extraction
Tooth extractions are one of the most basic and essential of all dental procedures.
At Supreme Dental Preston, we strive to ensure that our patients maintain their complete set of natural teeth. But there are situations where we are left with no choice but resort to tooth extraction.
When this happens, ydentists at Supreme Dental Preston are here to provide you with practical solutions.
Reasons for Extracting Teeth
- Overcrowded mouth. Overcrowding can require tooth extraction to prepare the patient for orthodontia. Aligning teeth isn’t possible if they are too big for your mouth. Also, if a tooth can’t erupt through the gum, you may need to have a tooth extracted.
- Infection. If your tooth is rotten and the damage spreads to the sensitive parts of the tooth like the pulp, you may be prone to infection.
Root canal therapy can correct this condition, but if not, extraction may be needed to prevent further complications.
- Risk of Infection. If you are currently receiving treatments like chemotherapy or have received an organ transplant, you may be required to have your tooth pulled. These treatments can cause high risks in your immune system.
- Gum Disease. Periodontal (gum) disease is the infection of the surrounding tissues and bones of the teeth. This infection may cause loosening of the tooth, leading to later extraction.
Preparation for Tooth Extraction
Before extracting your tooth, you will undergo an X-ray and a discussion with your dentist. Be sure to tell your dentist about any medications you are currently taking and your medical history, for this is something your dentist must be aware of.
For simple extraction, your dentist will give you a local anaesthetic, which numbs the area surrounding your tooth. This will help you feel nothing but pressure during the procedure. Your dentist will use forceps to remove your tooth.
For surgical extractions, you will likely receive local and IV anaesthesia. Local anaesthesia numbs the area around our tooth while the IV helps keep you calm and relaxed.
Your general dentist or oral surgeon will cut through your gum with a small incision and remove a portion of your bone to reach and extract your tooth.
Recovery After Tooth Extraction
Your recovery will depend on the severity of the procedure. Typically, recovery takes only a few days. While staying home for recovery, follow these steps to minimise discomfort, reduce the risk of infection, and speed up the recovery process:
- Take a painkiller.
- Allow a clot to form in the tooth socket. Avoid rinsing and forcefully spitting to avoid dislodging the blood clot that forms in the socket.
- To minimise swelling, apply an ice pack to the affected area. Do this for 10 minutes.
- Limit bite activity for the next 24 hours after the extraction.
- Rinse your mouth with a solution made of salt and lukewarm water.
- Eat soft foods after the extraction. This helps the extraction site heal faster.
Tooth Extraction at Supreme Dental Preston
Tooth extractions performed at Supreme Dental Preston are guaranteed safe and effective. Your treatment plan is carefully tailored only for you!
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