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Tooth Extractions

Tooth Extractions Are Sometimes Necessary

At 11 Dental, we always want to save your teeth. Ways exist to do that including root canals, gum surgery, and deep teeth cleaning. Yet, sometimes a tooth can’t be saved. It may be too damaged, broken, or infected to save. That is when you need a tooth extraction. Without it, your other teeth or gums may be in jeopardy. We strive to make the experience comfortable with experienced dentists, a friendly environment, and sedation if needed.
You will likely need tooth extractions when your wisdom teeth erupt. We advise removing them to avoid oral health complications later. Sometimes, an impacted wisdom tooth will need oral surgery. 11 Dental has experienced and skilled oral surgeons to perform the procedure with minimal discomfort. We can provide aftercare instructions to help you heal quickly.
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Simple Extractions

Simple extractions are procedures by dentists that extract a tooth or teeth growing correctly. Many times, wisdom teeth growing straight can be removed using a simple extraction. Some decayed and damaged teeth can be extracted this way as long as they are intact.

Oral Surgery

More complex extractions require an oral surgeon to do the procedure. Oral surgery is performed when a tooth is broken in pieces, impacted, growing under other teeth, or so decayed it can’t be removed with a simple extraction. Many times, the oral surgeon will break the tooth in several sections to pull out each section more easily.

Tooth Extractions Don’t Include Pain

People sometimes fear tooth extractions because they think it will be painful. It isn’t that way at 11 Dental. We use a local anesthetic to numb the area where a dentist is working so all you feel is pressure. Minimal discomfort may occur after the anesthetic wears off but that can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. We also have sedation options for those who have anxiety or dental fear.
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Tooth extractions can help oral health. Decayed and infected teeth aren’t going to get better and sometimes the only way to clear the infection or bacteria is to remove the tooth. This protects your gums and other teeth.

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Even teeth with crowns can decay. They may need to be pulled if they are infected or decayed.

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Simple extractions are procedures done above the gum line. Oral surgery includes making an incision in the gum to remove the tooth.

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Most extractions are done using local anesthesia, which numbs the area. You are fully awake and can drive home.

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Those getting a tooth extraction shouldn’t smoke and stick to a soft, non-spicy diet for a few days to heal. Your dentist will give you more instructions.

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Some tooth extractions are done to relieve overcrowding, helping you make room for orthodontic treatments. Other teeth can then be shifted into their proper positions.

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Your dentist will likely offer you a bone graft after your extraction. This is a good idea to preserve bone density and will be helpful if you get a dental implant later.

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