Dental Extraction | Montrose Family Dentist

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Dental extraction

• Dr. Joe Stucky, DDS.

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• A tooth that is severely damaged to a point that
  it cannot be saved must be professionally
  extracted. Although the process is very common in
  dentistry, its natural to feel anxious or
  concerned about the removal of a permanent tooth.
  As you learn more about the extraction process,
  you should feel more confident that the final
  result will be satisfying.

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Reasons for Extraction

• During a checkup or emergency visit with a
  dentist, it may be advised to have an adult tooth
  pulled out. A badly broken or decayed tooth may
  be beyond a point that restoration is possible.
  Ignoring damage or a cavity is going to leave the
  pulp exposed to harmful bacteria. If an infection
  does develop, there is a chance that the tooth
  will need to be extracted to stop the spread of
  bacteria.

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Reasons for Extraction

• The process of improving the alignment of teeth
  may call for one or more extractions to make room
  for movement. Severely crowded teeth are going to
  prevent the necessary shift of the root and
  crown. As the alignment is adjusted, the gap
  created by the removed tooth will gradually
  close. Wisdom teeth are often extracted for
  similar issues with crowding, or they may be
  erupting at an angle that would lead to
  complications.

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The Extraction Process

• If multiple teeth require work, the specialist
  will use general anesthesia to ensure no pain
  during the removal process. An impacted wisdom
  tooth is going to require cutting of the gums to
  allow proper access beneath the surface. The
  dentist uses forceps to grip the tooth and loosen
  it from the jaw bone and supporting ligaments.
  Rarely, a tooth will be removed in smaller pieces
  if the dentist cannot pull it without causing
  significant trauma.

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The Extraction Process

• A blood clot will naturally form within the empty
  socket after a tooth has been removed, and it is
  immediately packed with gauze to control the
  bleeding. If the gums were cut or the extraction
  site is large, the dentist may decide to place
  dissolving stitches.

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After the Extraction

• Reduce swelling by applying an ice pack a few
  minutes at a time immediately after returning
  home. Limit physical activity for the first two
  days, and be sure to rinse with warm salt water
  after 24 hours. Avoid drinking from a straw or
  spitting forcefully because a painful dry socket
  can occur if the blood clot is removed. Eat soft
  foods or stick to a liquid diet to allow the
  extraction site to heal without unnecessary
  trauma. If you smoke, it is best advised to quit
  before the procedure so that healing isnt
  inhibited.

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Complication Signs

• A tooth extraction may seem like a minor
  procedure, but there are some risks involved in
  this type of treatment. Pay attention to the
  pain, bleeding, and swelling that you are
  experiencing after you return home from the
  office. If any of these symptoms are severe after
  four hours have passed, its best to call the
  dentist for further instruction. Developing a
  fever or chills is a sign that you could have an
  infection that needs to be treated promptly with
  antibiotics. Get in touch with your dentist if
  there is excessive discharge from the extraction
  site, or if you have severe nausea or vomiting.

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Tooth Restoration

• If there is a gap left after your extraction, it
  is best to fill it with a bridge, denture, or an
  implant. Otherwise, the surrounding teeth will be
  compromised as they shift toward the space.
  Implants are best for single extractions or the
  placement of the anchors to secure a large
  bridge. Full dentures are only necessary if you
  have a severe trauma or a condition that requires
  the removal of all teeth on the top or bottom.
  Your dentist will recommend the best solution
  based on the location of extraction, and the
  number of teeth that were removed.

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• If you smoke, it is best advised to quit before
  the procedure so that healing isnt inhibited.

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