Tooth Extractions
Causes for Tooth Extraction
Good oral hygiene should always be practiced since the loss of a single tooth can have major impact upon your oral health and appearance. Although dentists will use every measure to prevent tooth loss, there still sometimes necessary occasions when a tooth may need to be extracted. A tooth may need to be extracted if the following occurs:
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Severe decay
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Advanced periodontal disease
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Infection or abscess
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Orthodontic correction
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Malpositioned teeth
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Fractured teeth or roots
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Impacted teeth
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After careful examination and treatment, Dr Lou may advise to have a tooth extracted. Before a tooth is removed, the dental assistant will take an x-ray in order to understand the shape and position of the tooth and surrounding bone. Based on the degree of difficulty, we may refer you to a specialist called an oral surgeon.
Post-Treatment Expectations
A certain amount of pain and discomfort is to be expected following an extraction, which can be minimized with a pain killer and ice packs applied to the face for 15 minutes at a time. After a routine extraction, discomfort should lessen within three days to two weeks.
If you have prolonged or severe pain, swelling, bleeding or fever, contact us immediately.