If a tooth develops tooth decay or an infection that we cannot treat with a crown or root canal, or if damage is sustained that is too severe to be restored, we may need to extract a tooth. The tooth removal process could be crucial for helping you avoid worsening oral health! In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about when we recommend a tooth extraction.
The Need to Have a Tooth Removed
Our team can examine your smile to decide if a tooth needs to be extracted from your smile. If one has decay or infection too severe to be addressed with a root canal, then extraction could prevent the infection from reaching other teeth or moving into the jawbone itself. Likewise, we could extract teeth too damaged to be repaired with a crown for the same reason. We could also take out teeth to make room for orthodontic treatment, pave the way for dentures or other dental prosthetics, and to help improve bite balance.
If you are in your late teens or early 20s, then we could extract wisdom teeth before they erupt, so you avoid painful impaction and misalignment, and continue to ensure an even and healthy smile.
Ensuring You Stay Comfortable
While a tooth extraction is a minor form of oral surgery, you may still feel nervous about the process. But rest assured, we take steps to ensure you stay comfortable and relaxed throughout the process. For example, our team will administer a local anesthesia to the area directly to numb it. We also have sedation options like nitrous oxide, oral conscious sensation, and even IV sedation to help you enter a deep state of relaxation and calm, even if you have anxiety or special needs that could otherwise complicate your treatment experience. Your treatment experience should be a positive one and strive to make that happen!
Extracting Your Tooth
We will plan the procedure in detail with digital x-rays, so we can extract the tooth and avoid contact with blood vessels, sinus cavities, and nerve tissues. Our team will gently remove the tooth or teeth in question with a pair of forceps, and then suture the area closed. For the next day or two you will need to follow our instructions and take any prescribed medications to ensure the area heals quickly and comfortably! You usually return to your normal routine after about 24 to 48 hours. If you have any questions, please reach out to us soon!
Schedule Your Oral Surgery With Delightful Dental Care
We want to help you enjoy good oral health by taking on more severe oral health issues, including wisdom tooth eruption! To find out more about the process of removing a tooth, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669.