Tooth Extraction in Burbank
Tooth extraction is the surgical removal of a tooth. Dentists try to preserve existing teeth structure. However, there might be instances when toot removal deems inevitable.
Teeth may be extracted if:
- Tooth decay has caused extensive tooth damage and cavity
- Gum infection is present with signs of oral disease, such as periodontitis and caries
- A tooth is broken and not suitable for tooth restoration
- An impacted wisdom tooth is unhealthy
- Dental implants with artificial teeth replacement, bridges, crowns or dentures are healthier
- A patient chooses and consents to this treatment option
What is Tooth Extraction?
How to know if you need a tooth extraction? When teeth are decayed, infected or broken, the affected individual may suffer mild to severe symptoms of pain in the mouth and face. Persistent toothache may prompt a patient to request tooth extraction. Healthy impacted wisdom teeth may also suddenly present complications requiring wisdom tooth extraction.
Before dental removal, our consultants may arrange tests and investigations in the cutting-edge imaging suite, including an X-ray. Following the consultation, they will arrange your tooth extraction, explain the benefits and risks of the procedure, answer questions, and address any concerns you have.
Dental removal is performed under local anaesthetic. However, support and other anaesthetic techniques are available for people with anxiety or dental phobia. The procedure takes 20-40 minutes.
The dentist uses a fine needle to inject local anaesthetic into the gum around your tooth. They will ensure the area is totally numb before beginning the extraction procedure.
Your dentist will carefully loosen your tooth using specially-designed instruments. You may feel pushing and pulling, but it should not hurt. They will then remove the tooth and may place a dressing pack into the space to stop any bleeding.
Sometimes the surgeon may need to make an incision in the gum to expose the tooth, they may have to drill into the tooth, or they may need to separate the tooth from the surrounding bone. These procedures can take a little longer but are normal, and our experienced dentists are highly skilled in all types of dental extraction.
Recovery and aftercare:
Most people can go home on the day of extraction surgery.
It’s essential to keep the wound clean to prevent infection. Avoid mouthwashes or rinses and hot food and drink for at least 24 hours. Don’t poke, prod or brush the wound for 1 to 2 days. Following that, rinse your mouth gently with hot, salty water four times a day for the next two days.
To reduce the risk of bleeding and bruising, avoid lifting, exercise, alcohol and hot baths for one week. Choose soft foods until you can chew using your other teeth. Take regular over-the-counter painkillers, apply ice packs to the jaw to reduce swelling and sleep with an extra pillow to help excess fluid drain away.
Who may benefit of Dental Extraction?
Your dentist may decide that an extraction is necessary
- If a tooth is damaged or decayed beyond repair
- If the tooth is in the wrong position
- If you have an overcrowded mouth
The most common reasons for dental extraction are:
- Severe tooth decay
- Gum disease
- Tooth trauma
- Dental abscess
- Unsuccessful root-canal treatment
- Severe toothache
- Orthodontic treatment
- Crowded teeth
- Impacted wisdom teeth
What to do next?
Decay, damage and orthodontic treatment can all require tooth extraction. Whether you’re suffering toothache, gum disease or planning a dental makeover, we provide pain-free tooth removal by leading our surgeons and a comfortable, stress-free environment in which to recover.
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