We Provide Gentle Dental Extractions
When a tooth is impacted by significant decay, severe periodontal disease, or a fracture, the decision to perform an extraction is typically straightforward. Additionally, impacted wisdom teeth almost always require extraction. Digital X-rays are used to analyze the underlying structures and determine if the tooth can be saved. If there’s a pulp infection without a tooth fracture, root canal therapy is a highly successful method for preventing extraction.
Extraction of normal teeth may be necessary for orthodontics, full mouth dental implants, or when a primary tooth hasn’t fallen out and is preventing a permanent tooth from erupting. At Envision A Smile Dentistry, our goal is always to save natural teeth. However, if conservative treatment is ineffective, extraction may be necessary.
Extraction of a damaged or abscessed tooth can prevent more serious issues from impacting other teeth, your oral health, and even your physical health. Regardless of the reason, Dr. Rick Brar has extensive expertise performing gentle tooth extractions in South Elgin, IL. With a local anesthetic, tooth extractions will alleviate acute or chronic tooth pain and restore your oral health.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth Removal
Due to the position at the back of the mouth, lack of space or an obstruction, wisdom teeth (third molars) frequently become partially or completely impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are hard to clean so they’re prone to bacteria buildup. This can lead to decay, pain, swelling, gum disease and cysts that can harm adjacent teeth and bone. Dr. Rick Brar offers wisdom tooth extraction in St. Charles, IL under local anesthesia, however, more complex cases may be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Benefits of Tooth Extractions
- Eliminates tooth pain and sensitivity
- Halts the spread of decay or infection
- Preserves surrounding natural teeth
- Restores oral health and comfort
Our Tooth Extraction Process
During your initial consultation at Envision A Smile Dentistry, we’ll assess your oral exam, symptoms, and diagnostic imaging to determine if tooth extraction is necessary. We accept insurance from several leading providers and offer financing to make the procedure as painless as possible. If extraction is the best option, you’ll schedule it before leaving our office. For uncomplicated extractions, numbing the site with a local anesthetic is usually sufficient. Most patients experience slight pressure during the procedure because we use an elevator to loosen the tooth, followed by forceps to grasp and remove it from the socket. Dr. Rick Brar gently removes your tooth, taking care not to harm adjacent teeth, underlying bone, or surrounding gum tissue. Since our dental team performs extractions regularly, your procedure will be efficient and completed quickly.
What to Expect After a Tooth Extraction
Before you leave Envision A Smile Dentistry, our team will review the postoperative instructions with you. It’s crucial that you adhere to our recommendations to ensure a smooth and complication-free healing and recovery process. During healing, a blood clot typically forms over an empty tooth socket. However, if the blood clot doesn’t form or gets dislodged, it can expose the bone and nerves below the socket, leading to a painful condition called dry socket. Although dry socket only occurs in an estimated 0.5–5.6% of simple extractions, it can affect up to 30% of cases following surgical removal of wisdom teeth. While dry socket is not entirely preventable, you can significantly reduce the risk and ensure a smooth recovery by following our guidelines.
Upgrade Your Missing Smile After Tooth Extraction
We recommend tooth replacement after extraction to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting and restore smile function and beauty. While bridges restore function and prevent remaining teeth from shifting and altering your bite, they don’t prevent bone loss in the empty socket. Dental implants, made from durable, strong, and natural-looking materials, are the only permanent tooth replacement solution that prevents bone loss and encourages new bone growth. Bone loss can occur as early as six weeks after extraction, so we suggest scheduling a follow-up visit as soon as your gums have properly healed to discuss your options.
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