Step 1: We will numb the area with the help of a local anesthetic. We are also happy to offer sedation dentistry options, as needed, to ensure you feel calm and relaxed during treatment.
Step 2: A simple tooth extraction involves gently loosening and removing the affected tooth from its socket. A surgical extraction, on the other hand, may require a small incision in the gum tissue to access and remove the tooth. We may need to use self-dissolving stitches to close the extraction site.
Additional Procedures: Depending on the tooth's location, we may recommend ridge preservation right after extracting the tooth. The bone grafting procedure rebuilds and stabilizes the bone, ensuring you are a candidate for a future dental implant. In some cases, we may recommend performing a bone sculpting procedure called alveoplasty, which involves smoothing and recontouring the jawbone for comfortable fitting dentures.
Post Treatment: After tooth extraction, a blood clot will start forming in the socket. Avoid smoking or drinking from a straw for at least 24 hours so you don't accidentally dislodge the clot. Otherwise, you may develop dry socket, a painful complication that requires professional care. Make sure to follow our postoperative instructions to help promote healing, and let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
