There are a number of reasons that a tooth cannot be repaired due to disease, trauma or crowding. Some patients may have tooth decay, others may need to remove teeth that impede any orthodontic treatment, and others may simply need wisdom teeth removal. If there are no other solutions that are viable to repair the tooth, Dr. Sarkis Aznavour will opt for the tooth extraction.
How do I know when a tooth needs to be extracted?
The following oral health concerns determine when a tooth needs to be extracted: - Primary teeth don't fall out on their own - Broken/Cracked Tooth - Damaged Roots - Severe tooth decay or abscess - Preparation for dentures or orthodontic work
- In preparation for a dental implant - Impacted wisdom teeth
- Tooth infections
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You should not feel any pain during the tooth extraction procedure. You will only feel the brief sting of the shot that contains the local/general anesthetic. Once the anesthetic takes effect and our dentist starts to work, you may feel some pressure, but no pain.
During the recovery period, you will experience some degree of pain. However, this pain is minimal and can be easily managed most of the time.
Tooth extraction aftercare
Following the tooth extraction, it's important to follow all instructions given by our Santa Clarita dentist in order to minimize discomfort, reduce the risk of infection, and speed up the recovery. Here are some specific recommendations for a proper care at home:
- Take pain medication as prescribed - Apply ice for 10 minutes at a time to reduce swelling - Avoid rinsing or spitting forcefully for the first 24 hours - 24 hours after extraction, rinse mouth with warm salt water - Limit physical activity for at least 48 hours - Eat soft foods - Do not smoke or drink with a straw
- Keep your head elevated, prop it up with pillows when lying down
- Avoid the extraction site when brushing and flossing your teeth
Is wisdom teeth removal the same as other tooth
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.
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