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Tooth Extractions – Wethersfield, CT
Safeguard Your Smile by Removing Troublesome Teeth
Although it’s usually in your best interests to protect your natural teeth, they might be too injured to be effectively treated if they're overly decayed or damaged. However, leaving an injured tooth unaddressed can result in an infection or additional breakage, negatively affecting your oral health.
In these circumstances, we can safeguard your smile by removing troublesome teeth. Many patients feel anxious when they learn they need an extraction if they’re unsure what to expect. Read on to learn more about why this procedure might be required and how it works so you can set your mind at ease. As always, feel free to contact us with any further questions.
Why Choose Wethersfield Dental Group for Tooth Extractions?
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Flexible Financing and Discount Plans Available
- Advanced Technology to Enhance Patient Comfort
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
If you’re worried about removing a tooth, you might question whether an extraction is truly necessary. Rest assured, Dr. Phadnis and Dr. Javed recommend this method when they feel it’s needed to preserve your dental health. You might require a removal if:
- You have a severely decayed or injured tooth that other solutions cannot fix.
- Your teeth are overcrowded and hinder your ability to undergo orthodontic treatment.
- Your remaining teeth are preventing the appropriate placement of another restoration, like dentures.
- A child’s baby tooth won’t fall out on its own.
- You have an impacted or infected wisdom tooth.
Cavities, chips, and cracks allow bacteria to penetrate the tender pulp inside your teeth. This type of infection can spread to neighboring teeth, gums, and jawbone, so seeking treatment sooner rather than later is essential.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Before we begin working, our team will apply a local anesthetic around your tooth to prevent potential discomfort. Depending on the severity of your condition, we can also provide nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to keep you calm and relaxed. For a simple extraction, we’ll gently lift the tooth out of its socket with a special device called an ‘elevator,’ then grasp it with forceps and gently wiggle it free.
If you have an impacted tooth or a molar that’s harder to reach, you might require a surgical extraction. For this procedure, we’ll sedate you and make a small incision in your gums to access it. Then, we may need to break it into smaller sections to be more easily removed.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Once your tooth is removed, your mouth must form a blood clot over the exposed bone and nerves to prevent a painful complication known as dry socket. The following tips can help you protect the site and recover as quickly as possible:
- Take any prescribed pain medications or antibiotics as ordered.
- Avoid brushing the area for the first 24 hours and rinse gently with warm salt water to remove germs and debris.
- Don’t smoke cigarettes because they contain nicotine, which restricts your blood flow and hinders healing.
- Drink plenty of water, but steer clear of straws. The force of suction can dislodge your blood clot.
- Prop your head up so you can get plenty of rest without exacerbating any aches or inflammation.