Should we find a tooth in a state that cannot be addressed with a crown or root canal, then potentially removing it could protect the smile from the spread of infection and other serious complications. Which is why we may prescribe a safe and gentle tooth extraction. In today’s blog, your West Allis, WI, dentist talks about when teeth benefit from a tooth extraction.
The Situations That Require Tooth Removal
When do we remove a tooth from your smile? As we mentioned above, when one is severely decayed or infected and we can no longer treat it with a crown or root canal, or if a restoration can no longer repair a damaged tooth, then we could extract it. Otherwise, infection could spread to the teeth or into the jawbone. But we could also remove teeth to aid in orthodontic treatment or to pave the way for a dental prosthetic, such as a set of dentures. Our team could also use tooth extraction to prevent the eruption of your wisdom teeth, which protects your teeth from impaction, misalignment, infection, and damaged teeth.
How We Plan Your Tooth Extraction
To begin, we will take detailed digital images of your smile so that we can plan the procedure in detail. We want to avoid contact with blood vessels, nerve tissues, or sinus cavities. This is especially important when we plan wisdom tooth removal, as we need to open the gums to access them. Our team also takes steps to help you stay comfortable during your treatment. For example, our team may prescribe a local anesthetic to numb the area directly. We could also discuss sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little memory of the procedure. This is helpful if you have special needs to high anxiety levels that make undergoing dental care a difficult process.
Removing the Troublesome Tooth
Once we have planned the procedure in detail and taken steps to ensure you feel comfortable, then our team will gently extract the tooth with a pair of forceps. We then suture the area closed, and provide detailed aftercare instructions and prescriptions for medications to aid in the healing process. Most people return to their normal routine after a day or two of rest. If you have any questions about how our team will plan and conduct a tooth extraction, or if you need to see us due to an aching or damaged tooth, then contact our team right away!
Ask Our Team About General Dentistry
With a tooth extraction, our team could take on complex oral health issues and safeguard your smile. To schedule an appointment with Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, call our team today at 414-541-8250.
