At Sunrise Dental, we perform tooth extractions at each of our dental offices in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill, NC. Because of modern technology and techniques, this procedure is now easy and painless. Below you will find information on tooth extractions and why you may need one. Please contact our office with any questions or concerns you may have.
Why might I need to have a tooth removed?
There are multiple reasons why you may need to have a tooth removed. We may recommend an extraction if you have:
a tooth with structural damage that cannot be repaired an infected tooth that is dying and is unable to be saved bone deterioration and loose teeth due to periodontal disease orthodontic problems that may be solved by removing a tooth
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We first make sure the area is numb using a local anesthetic. After we are sure you cannot feel pain, we will gently loosen the tooth using specialized tools. We will then remove the tooth from the mouth using forceps. For more complicated cases (such as an impacted wisdom teeth extraction), surgical methods may be necessary. In any case, we will work gently and skillfully to complete the task at hand.
How can the dentists at Sunrise Dental help me stay comfortable throughout the procedure?
For all of our tooth extraction procedures, we use a local anesthetic to make sure the area is numb before beginning. If you need additional peace of mind, we also offer dental sedation. Our two levels of dental sedation, nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation, can help you feel even more at ease during the procedure. To learn more about dental sedation and how we can help relieve your dental anxiety, visit our page here.
What are my options for tooth replacement?
If you do need to have a tooth extracted, we offer a variety of tooth replacement options that can help restore the appearance and function of your smile. Whether you are in need of a bridge, dental implants, or dentures, we can help. Talk to one of our highly skilled dentists to determine which of these tooth replacement options are right for
Unfortunately, sometimes, your teeth die due to a fracture or some other problem. An extraction is the removal of a tooth that is no longer viable.
Are you worried about feeling pain during a procedure? Are you scared of visiting the dentist and want to know how we can help? Our office offers three levels of dental sedation in order to help make your visit to Northwest Dental Healthcare as pleasant as possible. Learn more about our dental sedation options below.
Dentistry as a profession over the years has evolved rapidly in light of new scientific evidence. Rapidly evolving science and technology have implemented changes within dentistry as evidenced by new standards and guidelines being produced by nationally recognised associations including National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP) and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) in Scotland, in provision of new scientific evidence. The latest standards and guidelines produced, endorse everyday clinical practice through evidence based dentistry (REF). All dental professionals as part of continued professional development are expected to keep to date on relevant guidelines and knowledge related to their practice (REF). This is supported by the General Dental Council who state all clinicians must maintain their professional knowledge and competence throughout their working career (REF).
Oral sedation dentistry allows appropriately trained dentists to create a safe and comfortable dental experience for patients who have avoided the dentist out of fear or who might have time restrictions.
Laughing gas or nitrous oxide combined with oxygen is another form of minimal sedation. The dentist determines the amount of sedation needed, and patients find the effects wear off quickly. Patients who choose this option drive themselves home after the dental work is finished, and this is the only type of sedation where this is an option.
Healthcare is a necessity to sustain society. Dentistry is an area of healthcare that I feel extremely passionate about because access to proper dental care is limited, especially in the underserved communities. As an African American, I want to become a dentist and healthcare provider in the hopes of helping patients and adding to the diversification of the field. With a growing minority population in the United States, it has become apparent that there is a shortage of black dentists. This is problematic because underrepresented minorities are in great need of access to culturally connected dentists who understand their clinical needs as much as their lives and their challenges. I believe that when the profession includes a range of ethnicities
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It's important for any high school student to have an idea or plan of what they want to pursue in the near future. Most students want to go into the medical field, become a professional athlete, a lawyer, etc. Many talk about becoming a dentist, but not a dental assistant. Simply because they feel like it's not that big of a title of being a dental assistant as compared to a dentist. Little do they know dental assistants play a big role as well in the office. A dental assistant does many tasks and duties that help benefit the dentist and also the patients.
Patients feel fear not so much from the actual pain but from the lack of control that they feel lying in a dental chair. That creates a lot of anxiousness in some patients, as they don’t feel helpless. Most dentists continue treating all patients in a similarly assuming that they all have similar pain level and will handle the procedure in the same way. Dentists should be mindful of their patient’s level of tolerance and make them aware of the entire procedure ahead of time so that they are able to handle the unexpected situations. They should take time to ensure that the patient feels comfortable at every step. Use of medications and wide array of techniques can help patients eliminate pain and anxiety and making dental visits a pleasant experi...
Introduction: In Canada, general dental health is not part Canada’s national system of health insurance (Medicare) (1) except for some dental surgical procedures that are performed at hospitals. Since Oral health does not come under the Health Act about ninety-five percent of the oral health care services are offered on a fee-for-service basis. Oral health care is under provincial or territorial jurisdiction like other health care services and publically financed dental care programs provide the remaining five percent of oral health care services (2). Thus, majority of Canadians receive oral health via privately owned dental clinics. Privately owned dental care gives these services providers control over dental service charges, types of available treatment for the patients and number of follow-up appointment for treatments or routine care. Service users pay for the dental expenses from their own pockets or utilize insurance coverage (1).
Dental hygiene is a dynamic and challenging career that offers team work, personal growth, and extraordinary benefits, and it is the perfect career for me. As a health care professional, the dental hygienist is an important member of the dental team providing patient care. Good qualities for a dental hygienist are compassion and enjoying talking to people which are two qualities that fit my personality. I love the thought of knowing I made a positive impact in a person's health. Becoming a dental hygienist professionally requires you to obtain an associate degree in dental hygiene. They affect the average American by educating them about dental care. A dentist helps people with their dental health, which can greatly impact a person’s day-to-day life.
The root canal is a procedure in which and endodontist or dentist will perform to remove an infection from the pulp of the tooth canal. There are many indications to show that the patient will need this work completed such as pain, tenderness and sensitivity to warm and cold tempetures. When the endodontist is doing the procedure he will use many different tools such as endodontic explorers, files, peso reamers and gutter purcha. Once complete the patient will be a little sore but the initial pain will be gone.
Sometimes bacteria may infect the pulp inside the tooth even if the part of the tooth you can see remains relatively intact. In this case, the tooth will need root canal treatment. A general dentist or an endodontist will remove the pulp and replace it with an inert material. In most cases, the tooth will need a
A survey conducted by the American Association of Endodontists shows that 76% of the survey participants would prefer a root canal to a tooth extraction. 58% of the survey participants who had their tooth extracted did not replace it with anything while 17% replaced it with a bridge, 12% replaced it with dentures and 8% replaced it with an implant. Endodontist procedures can save the natural teeth ensuring that patients are able to continue to live a normal and healthy life while retaining the functionality of their
Growing up I heard many stories from my peers of their experiences at the dentist’s office. It is upsetting to say that most of my visits were vividly terrifying. As a child, the grinding, scratching, and high-pitched twangs of the instruments digging around in my mouth would leave my ears ringing and teeth vibrating every single time. The smell of fluoride and disinfectants permanently infected the air, sending chills through my body the minute I walked in. I quickly learned that latex posses an extremely unappetizing aftertaste. Needless to say, I was not always enthusiastic about going to the dentist’s office and getting braces did not make anything better for me.