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Tooth Extractions Arlington
Extracting Painful Teeth to Restore Comfort
Dr. Gajera and Dr. Patel, our dedicated dentists at Collins St Dental of Arlington, want patients to enjoy natural, healthy smiles for a lifetime. That’s why they emphasize the importance of preventive dental care! That said, there are some cases when the removal of one or more teeth is necessary. Although the process sounds intimidating, our safe techniques and advanced technologies make it possible for us to remove a problematic and painful tooth so that comfort is restored. To learn more about this emergency dental treatment, call our dental office or read on.
Why Choose Collins St Dental of Arlington for Tooth Extractions?
- We Treat Patients of All Ages
- Sedation Dentistry Is Available
- Patient-Focused Approach
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
Tooth extractions are necessary when one or more of the following dental issues occur, resulting in the need to preserve your oral health:
- Advanced gum disease – If periodontitis is evident and causes gum recession or loose teeth, we may need to remove one or more teeth to avoid worsening symptoms.
- Significant tooth decay – When a tooth is severely decayed and cannot be treated with tooth-colored fillings or dental crowns, the only solution is to remove it to stop the spread of infection.
- Facial trauma – If an accident occurs and causes a tooth to break, or the root becomes damaged, we will need to remove the tooth.
- Serious infection – An abscessed tooth cannot be treated any other way than with removal. This can help to stop the infection from spreading.
- A baby tooth refuses to fall out – If you have a child whose baby tooth will not fall out on its own, we will need to remove it so that the permanent one can come in.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
There are two ways we can remove the tooth. The first is with a simple extraction, which allows us to grip the tooth, rock it loose, and remove it before tending to the extraction site. The second is a surgical extraction, and it’s a little more involved since it’s used when the tooth is underneath the gumline. In this case, we need to create a small incision in the gums to access it before removing it piece by piece. With all of that said, the first step of the treatment process is always the same: to numb your mouth. That way, you don’t experience any pain or discomfort as we work to remove the tooth.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
To help you heal comfortably and reduce your chances of developing a dry socket, we will provide you with a list of aftercare instructions, like:
- Take prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
- Change the gauze as needed
- Keep your head elevated
- Brush carefully around the extraction site
- Stick to a soft foods diet
- Don’t smoke, drink alcohol, spit, or use a straw