Extractions play a crucial role in maintaining your oral health by addressing problematic teeth. Whether it’s advanced gum disease necessitating removal or an impacted wisdom tooth, there are various reasons why extractions may be recommended. At Sapphire Dental Home, we conduct extractions in a safe, comfortable, and relaxed environment within our office, ensuring your convenience and peace of mind throughout the process.
Why are tooth extractions needed?
Extractions become necessary when all other avenues to save a tooth have been exhausted. Certain teeth can pose significant challenges to your oral health, making extraction the most viable option to prevent potential complications such as shifting, infection, and intra-oral damage. While it’s always preferable to preserve natural teeth whenever possible, there are situations where extraction is warranted. Some of the common reasons you may require or opt for an extraction include:
Impacted wisdom teeth
- Loose or severely decayed teeth
- Teeth that are cracked or broken below the gum line
- Stubborn baby teeth
- You’re looking to avoid having additional treatment done
Who is a candidate for tooth extractions?
Through a comprehensive examination, our team can assess whether an extraction might be necessary for your dental health. In many cases, patients who require an extraction can and should undergo the procedure to prevent potential complications in the future. Leaving a problematic tooth untreated can lead to issues such as infections and abscesses, which can significantly impact your oral health and overall well-being. To further evaluate the need for an extraction, we may also utilize x-rays to gain additional insight into your dental condition. Rest assured, our priority is to ensure that you receive the appropriate care to maintain a healthy and functional smile.
What happens during a tooth extraction?
To ensure your comfort throughout the procedure, we begin by administering the anesthesia or sedation method of your preference, which we can discuss with you during your consultation to tailor to your needs. Once you’re adequately comfortable, we proceed to gently loosen and extract the tooth. Depending on the complexity of the extraction, sutures may be necessary to close the gums, and we’ll provide you with gauze to bite down on to control any bleeding. If sedation was utilized, we’ll guide you to a designated recovery area until you are fully awake. It’s advisable to arrange for a friend or family member to accompany you home, especially if general sedation was employed. Following the procedure, we furnish you with crucial aftercare instructions to facilitate optimal healing. If you suspect you may require a tooth extraction, don’t hesitate to reach out to our office today, and we’ll gladly schedule an appointment to address your needs promptly.
