Tooth Extraction
Our Grand Rapids dentists may recommend a tooth extraction if your condition calls for it. There are a few reasons a tooth might need to be removed, including:
- Damage: If a tooth has become cracked or damaged beyond repair, might be the best solution.
- Decay or infection: When decay is so severe that it cannot be treated with a filling or other treatment, the tooth must be removed.
- Crowding: Sometimes a too-small mouth can cause overcrowded teeth. Removing select teeth can allow the others to shift, resulting in a more even smile.
- Impacting: If a tooth is trapped beneath bone or gums and is not emerging properly, it sometimes must be removed. This is usually the reason for wisdom tooth extraction.
Tooth Extraction Process
There are two types of tooth extractions: simple and surgical. A simple extraction might not require a high level of sedation. Our team will tell you which type of extraction you will need.
If you need a surgical extraction, we offer sedation dentistry to ensure that your oral surgery procedure is as stress-free as possible. Due to the sedation, you will need to have someone drive you home from the office after your tooth extraction. Once you are comfortably sedated, our Grand Rapids dentists will start the procedure.
Many patients have questions about the pain they may experience after the procedure. Thanks to advancements in modern dentistry, discomfort is typically minimal and should let up after the first few days post-procedure.
Tooth Extraction Care
Our Grand Rapids dentists will go over how to care for a and answer any questions you may have. Recovery varies from patient to patient, but in general, our dentists will apply gauze to the area immediately after the procedure.
As far as tooth extraction aftercare goes, you will need to change the gauze yourself when it becomes soaked. For the first few days, limit your diet to soft foods and avoid the use of cigarettes or straws. If you experience heavy bleeding that does not stop within 24 hours of your procedure, please contact our office immediately.
Learn More
For tooth extractions in Grand Rapids, MI, our team at Bander Dental Group has you covered. To schedule your consultation, give us a call at (616) 949-5980 or request an appointment online.
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