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TOOTH EXTRACTIONS
Good oral hygiene should always be practiced since the loss of a single tooth can have major impact upon your
oral health and appearance. Although dentists will use every measure to prevent tooth loss, there are still
sometimes necessary occasions when a tooth may need to be extracted. A tooth may need to be extracted for
the following reasons:
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Severe decay.
Advanced periodontal disease.
Infection or abscess.
Orthodontic correction.
Malpositioned teeth.
Fractured teeth or roots.
Impacted teeth.
After careful examination and treatment, the dentist may advise to have a tooth extracted. Before a tooth is
removed, the dentist will take an x-ray in order to understand the shape and position of the tooth and
surrounding bone. Based on the degree of difficulty, we may refer you to a specialized oral surgeon.
For a simple extraction, we will first apply a local anesthetic to prevent pain and discomfort. The tooth will be
loosened with a tool called an elevator and then removed with dental forceps. Once the procedure is
complete, the area may be closed with one or two stitches. We will then provide you with care instructions to
alleviate discomfort and ensure proper healing.
WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTIONS
Wisdom teeth are the last molars or “third molars” that develop on each side of the jaws. Wisdom teeth
usually emerge in the back of the mouth between the ages of 16-20.
Wisdom teeth are a valuable asset to the mouth when they are healthy and properly positioned. Often,
however, problems develop that require their removal. When the jaw isn't large enough to accommodate
wisdom teeth, they can become impacted (unable to come in or misaligned). Wisdom teeth may also grow in
sideways, emerge only part way through the gum or remain trapped beneath the gum and bone.
A wisdom tooth extraction is a relatively routine procedure. The dentist will numb the area in your mouth with
a local anesthesia or use IV sedation so you are asleep during the procedure.
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After the tooth is removed, we will provide care instructions to ensure proper healing. Some pain and
swelling may occur but will normally subside after a few days. You should call your dentist if you have
prolonged or severe pain, swelling, bleeding or fever.
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