A tooth extraction is the removal of your tooth from its socket in the bone. It is typically performed when a tooth cannot be saved or when removing it is the healthiest choice for your overall smile.
Prior to extraction, you will likely receive a local anesthetic to numb the area and reduce pain. Our team will walk you through each step so you feel informed and comfortable before treatment begins.
Your third molars, or wisdom teeth, are the last set of permanent molars to emerge. Due to several complications, these teeth are also the most likely to require a tooth extraction in Jupiter. However, other teeth may also need to be extracted for other reasons, including:
To prepare your tooth for extraction, local anesthesia will be applied to the affected area. If gum tissue is blocking the tooth, your specialist will make minimal incisions to expose it. A forceps tool is then used to grip and loosen the tooth for extraction. If a tooth is crowded by other teeth, it may be broken into pieces to help preserve neighboring teeth.
After the tooth is extracted, bleeding may occur. Gauze will be placed to help prevent bleeding, and we recommend biting down to control it. You may experience soreness in the extraction site afterward, but discomfort should subside as your tooth effectively heals.
Since tooth extractions are a form of oral surgery, there are certain guidelines you should follow to minimize discomfort, reduce infection risk, and speed recovery.
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