What Are Tooth Extractions?
While we make every effort to rescue and maintain your natural teeth, there are instances in which a tooth or teeth may have to be taken out. A simple extraction removes a tooth that's visible over the gumline. This is usually done for a tooth that is damaged or decayed and cannot be repaired. A surgical extraction removes a tooth that has not erupted above the gumline. Surgical extractions are most commonly performed to remove impacted teeth, like wisdom teeth, that don't have sufficient room to fit into your mouth. Whatever the reason for needing a tooth extraction, at Benjamin Lievense, DDS PLLC, our team will treat you with the best care. Our Saginaw, MI practice offers different sedation techniques, like nitrous oxide and oral-conscious sedation, so you can stay calm and comfortable throughout your treatment. Contact our practice to learn more or to schedule an examination so we can help enhance your smile.
How Are Tooth Extractions Performed?
Dental extractions are done in our office using local anesthesia to numb the area near the tooth being treated. Other types of sedation might be used, depending on the degree of the extraction, and also to help you stay relaxed if you have dental worries. Once you are ready, the procedure will begin. In a simple extraction, the tooth will be loosened using a special device known as an elevator before removing the tooth. A surgical extraction entails making incisions in your gums to reach the tooth. If necessary, the tooth might be broken into smaller pieces so that it can be removed. When the tooth has been removed, incisions will be placed in the gums. You may receive a prescription for antibiotics that need to be taken before and after the procedure for various reasons, such as if you have a current illness, if your immune system is weak, if the process is prolonged, or if you have other special health conditions.
What Are the Benefits of Tooth Extractions?
Although many Saginaw, MI patients might desire to put off or bypass their tooth extractions, having these treatments performed at Benjamin Lievense, DDS PLLC quickly following diagnosis can offer a number of oral wellness benefits:
- Avoids damage and infection in healthy surrounding teeth
- Prepare for implant choices to restore the beauty and function of the missing tooth
- Performed with a local anesthetic to numb the area and allow you to remain as comfortable as possible
- May help prevent teeth or gum infection
- Typically a fast process that is done in our office
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Simple and Surgical Extraction
If you have a tooth that is damaged or your mouth does not have room for a tooth, a dental extraction at Benjamin Lievense, DDS PLLC will assist in improving your oral health. Schedule an appointment at our practice in Saginaw, MI to learn more about surgical and simple extractions. If you have dental anxieties or fears, ask about sedation choices to help you stay relaxed and calm throughout your procedure.