Tooth Extractions – Newington, CT
Gentle, Compassionate Tooth Removal
Here at Family Dental Practice of Newington, it is our goal to help patients retain their natural teeth for as long as possible. However, circumstances sometimes arise that necessitate gentle, compassionate tooth removal. If you ever need to undergo a tooth extraction, rest assured that we will do all we can to make you comfortable during this advanced procedure . We also offer state-of-the-art tooth replacement so you can get back to enjoying a complete smile ASAP.
Why Choose Family Dental Practice of Newington for Tooth Extractions?
- Sedation Available for Comfortable Treatment
- Able to Perform Wisdom Tooth Extractions
- Advanced Tooth Replacement Options
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
There are a number of different reasons why we may determine that it is necessary to remove one or more teeth:
- A tooth is so badly damaged or decayed that it cannot be preserved with a filling, crown, or root canal therapy.
- A tooth is infected, and we must remove it to stop the infection from spreading into nearby tissues.
- We must make room in the mouth for dentures or orthodontia.
- The wisdom teeth are threatening a patient’s oral health.
- A child’s primary tooth is interfering with the development of their adult teeth.
- Gum disease has compromised a tooth’s base of support.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
We start the extraction process by caring for a patient’s comfort. We numb the mouth and may administer sedation. Once the sedation and/or local anesthesia take effect, we use an instrument called an elevator to lift the tooth out of its socket. Thereafter, we grip it with forceps and rock it back and forth so we can break the connective tissues that are holding it in place. After the tooth is out, we clean the socket and use gauze to control any bleeding.
We may also take time to talk to you about replacing your missing tooth as soon as possible so you can avoid the complications that often accompany an incomplete smile.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Here are some guidelines that can help you enjoy a smooth recovery after your extraction procedure:
- Take any prescription or over-the-counter medications as recommended by our team.
- After the first 24 hours, begin regularly rinsing your mouth with warm salt water.
- Do not smoke.
- Do not use a drinking straw.
- Avoid strenuous physical exertion.
- Keep your head propped up on pillows when you are resting.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Eat a soft, easy-to-chew diet.
- Attend follow-up appointments with our team so we can monitor your recovery and replace your lost tooth as soon as possible with a bridge or dental implant.