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Tooth Extractions
You may need a dental extraction for a variety of reasons. Some common reasons include:
- A tooth that is so broken down or decayed that it can't be repaired with a filling or crown
- A tooth that is causing pain or infection
- A tooth that is blocking other teeth from coming in
- A tooth that is impacted (unable to fully emerge from the gums
On the day of the procedure, you will be sufficiently numbed around the area of the tooth with a local anesthetic. Once the area and the tooth are numb, Dr. Dai will use special tools to remove the tooth from the socket in the bone. In some cases, the tooth will be cut down into smaller pieces to make it easier to remove.
After the tooth is removed, a piece of gauze will be placed to help stop any bleeding. Sometimes the socket area will be sutured to help with the healing.
You may experience some discomfort, pain, and swelling after a tooth is extracted. However, this varies from person to person and tooth to tooth. Dr. Dai will make sure to provide you with the necessary pain management instructions and medication to help minimize these consequences and to help alleviate any discomfort.
If you are experiencing extreme pain, heavy bleeding, or signs of infection, please contact our Havertown office immediately.
A dental extraction poses many questions regarding the future of your smile and your oral health. Unless you have a wisdom tooth extracted, we recommend replacing a missing tooth. This will prevent your teeth from shifting and causing additional problems with your oral health. When your teeth shift, it can expose roots and cause problems with your bite. When you replace a missing tooth, you prevent the shifting that occurs with tooth loss.
Additionally, replacing missing teeth makes it easier to chew and smile confidently.
Tooth Replacement Options in Havertown
We offer a number of options to meet your needs:
Fixed dental bridge – We can replace a missing tooth with an artificial tooth anchored by two dental crowns. We will match your dental bridge to your existing teeth for an esthetic result.
Partial denture – If you are missing multiple teeth, we can replace multiple teeth at once with a partial denture. Partial dentures come in either a metal base or a lightweight acrylic base. We will discuss which option will work best for you.
Complete denture – If you are facing dental extractions of all of your teeth on your upper or lower arch, a complete denture will replace all of your teeth at once. Our dentures are highly esthetic and fit comfortably.