A trip to the dentist is often a dreaded thing. Perhaps, one of the most dreaded dental procedures is having a tooth or teeth pulled out. While permanent teeth can last a lifetime, there are cases when tooth extraction is necessary. Through the years, thanks to advances in the dental industry, there are now modern techniques being made available as an aid in tooth extraction although the traditional ways are still widely used. If you are thinking of tooth extraction in Houston TX or anywhere else, make sure that you know what your options are to ensure a safe and reliable procedure.
As mentioned, there are instances when a tooth has to be extracted. One common reason is when the tooth in question is severely damaged either due to trauma or decay and no amount of repair can save it. Other reasons include a crowded mouth, infection, periodontal or gum disease, radiation, organ transplant and chemotherapy.
Having a wisdom tooth or teeth removed is one of the most common tooth extraction procedures. This is actually often recommended by dental professionals even before the wisdom tooth has fully developed in order to avoid potential problems in the future.
What to expect in tooth extraction
During a tooth extraction, your dentist or oral surgeon will first administer a local anesthesia to numb the area where the tooth will be extracted. For multiple teeth extraction, you will be given a strong general anesthetic so you can sleep throughout the procedure. In impacted tooth, the dentist will cut away the gum and bone tissue to expose the tooth and using a pair of forceps, will rock it gently to loosen it from the jawbone and ligaments that hold it in place. For hard-to-pull tooth, it may have to be removed in pieces.
Basically, there are two types of tooth extraction- simple extraction and the surgical extraction. The first one is commonly performed with or without sedation or anti-anxiety drug. This type of tooth extraction is performed on teeth that are visible in the mouth. For hard to reach teeth or those that can’t be easily seen, the surgical extraction is performed. This is a more complicated method as it requires some surgical procedures. It can be done with local anesthesia and/or with conscious sedation.
When you had a difficult tooth extraction, there may be a need for a follow-up appointment. But commonly, when it’s a simple procedure, you just have to take it easy for the rest of the day.
If you have dental issues that affect how you feel about yourself, take the first step to restore the confidence you’ve lost by checking out Dr. Holly Gregory, DDS at Northeast Houston Dental Implants & Periodontology today.
As mentioned, there are instances when a tooth has to be extracted. One common reason is when the tooth in question is severely damaged either due to trauma or decay and no amount of repair can save it. Other reasons include a crowded mouth, infection, periodontal or gum disease, radiation, organ transplant and chemotherapy.
Having a wisdom tooth or teeth removed is one of the most common tooth extraction procedures. This is actually often recommended by dental professionals even before the wisdom tooth has fully developed in order to avoid potential problems in the future.
What to expect in tooth extraction
During a tooth extraction, your dentist or oral surgeon will first administer a local anesthesia to numb the area where the tooth will be extracted. For multiple teeth extraction, you will be given a strong general anesthetic so you can sleep throughout the procedure. In impacted tooth, the dentist will cut away the gum and bone tissue to expose the tooth and using a pair of forceps, will rock it gently to loosen it from the jawbone and ligaments that hold it in place. For hard-to-pull tooth, it may have to be removed in pieces.
Basically, there are two types of tooth extraction- simple extraction and the surgical extraction. The first one is commonly performed with or without sedation or anti-anxiety drug. This type of tooth extraction is performed on teeth that are visible in the mouth. For hard to reach teeth or those that can’t be easily seen, the surgical extraction is performed. This is a more complicated method as it requires some surgical procedures. It can be done with local anesthesia and/or with conscious sedation.
When you had a difficult tooth extraction, there may be a need for a follow-up appointment. But commonly, when it’s a simple procedure, you just have to take it easy for the rest of the day.
If you have dental issues that affect how you feel about yourself, take the first step to restore the confidence you’ve lost by checking out Dr. Holly Gregory, DDS at Northeast Houston Dental Implants & Periodontology today.