Extractions of Non-Restorable or Painful Teeth

Disclaimer: Not medical or professional advice. Always consult your physician for advice.

The doctors at Dental World of Marietta in Marietta, GA, fight to the utmost for the preservation of natural teeth. However, there are situations when a doctor may recommend extraction.

• The tooth is diseased or severely damaged.
• The tooth has become a source of infection and poses a significant health threat.
• The tooth is incorrectly positioned (for example, the third, due to a lack of space, cannot cut through or grow sideways).
• The tooth is seriously damaged due to trauma, deep caries, or chronic periodontitis.

Before the extraction of the tooth, the patient is sent to the X-ray. The doctor examines the condition of the affected teeth, as well as the adjacent healthy ones, and the location of their roots.

Tooth Removal Procedure at Dental World

Tooth extraction is a dental surgical procedure. The doctor performs it under local anaesthesia, so the patient does not feel pain. Simple extraction takes no more than 10-15 minutes. Usually the procedure goes like this.

• The patient enters the dentist's office, where the doctor examines the tooth to be extracted, listens to the patient's complaints, and conducts a thorough examination. 
• Subject to approval from the patient, he administers anesthesia. Adds sedation if necessary (to reduce anxiety and excitement).
• After a few minutes, the dentist checks the sensitivity of the tissues. If the anaesthesia works, the tooth extraction procedure begins. 
• Treats the wound and stitches (if necessary).
• The doctor will explain to the patient how to care for the oral cavity after tooth extraction, including the duration of abstention from eating, and other relevant details. If necessary, prescribes an anaesthetic drug.
• If you experience acute pain after tooth extraction, have an elevated temperature, or are simply concerned, please contact the clinic.

 To avoid a difficult extraction, visit your dentist at least twice a year. Doctors in the Dental World of Marietta will help you maintain your teeth's health and keep your smile bright.