Ease Pain and Restore your Oral Health with Gentle and No-stress Tooth Extractions
Even though dental extraction isn’t the most thrilling procedure, tooth removal is necessary in some dental situations. Extra, damaged, and impacted teeth are some reasons why Brilliant Smiles Dentistry may recommend dental extraction. Without tooth removal, you risk unnecessary discomfort and widespread infections. When tooth removal is necessary in Scottsdale, Arizona, you have nothing to worry about. Drs. Terry Peterson and Stephanie Troglin use the latest skills and techniques to ensure safe, effective, and comfortable outcomes.
When are dental extractions recommended?
Our office recommends dental extractions as a last resort. We often try everything possible to save your tooth with dental fillings, crowns, and root canals. However, sometimes, our tooth-saving methods can only do so much. Our dental team will recommend dental extractions to resolve the following dental issues.
- Irreparable tooth damage or decay
- Advanced periodontal disease
- Tooth impaction
- Tooth overcrowding
- Preparing for orthodontic treatment
- Baby teeth that don’t fall out
- Malpositioned teeth
While dental extraction resolves immediate dental concerns, we’ll offer tooth replacement options to prevent the long-term complications of tooth loss. Failing to replace your lost tooth compromises oral function, aesthetics, and confidence. Our dentistry offers dental implants, bridges, and dentures to replace your extracted tooth. Whatever the option, you can expect a solid, predictable, and natural-looking restoration.
What should I expect from dental extraction?
We always start your treatment with a consultation to examine your tooth with dental X-rays to establish its position and extent of damage. This helps determine the best approach to extract your tooth.
Dental extraction can be either simple or surgical. As the name suggests, simple extractions are straightforward and are recommended for teeth visible and accessible in the mouth. The dentist uses forceps and an elevator to gently remove your tooth from its socket in one piece.
Surgical extractions are complex and necessary for impacted teeth or those broken at the gum line level. The procedure involves incising the gums and removing the underlying bone to access the trapped tooth. Typically, the doctor breaks the tooth into pieces for easier removal. The final step is to clean and suture the surgical site to kick-start healing.
Are dental extractions painful?
Today’s dental extractions aren’t painful because of modern anesthetics and gentle techniques. You’ll not feel any pain during the procedure—you will just feel pressure as the dentist rocks the tooth back and forth.
After treatment, you’ll experience mild pain, tenderness, and bruising for 2-3 days. However, we’ll give you post-treatment instructions to manage pain and prevent health complications. Ultimately, we’ll ensure you enjoy a pain-free experience during and after your dental extraction.
Is dental extraction a good choice?
When your dentist has tried everything possible to save your tooth, dental extraction remains the only viable choice to save your smile. Dental extractions provide immediate pain relief, contain tooth infections, and facilitate other dental procedures like dentures and orthodontics.
Do you need a dental extraction in Scottsdale, AZ? Call (480) 613-3476 to schedule an appointment with Brilliant Smiles Dentistry. Alternatively, you can book a convenient online appointment.
