If you have issues too severe to be treated with a filling placement or a crown, then a tooth may need to be extracted to protect the smile as a whole. If this is the case, we can provide treatment with precision and comfort. In today’s blog, Dreem Dentistry in Leawood talks about your gentle tooth extraction procedures.
When Teeth Need to Be Extracted
At one point is a tooth extraction needed to protect your smile? We may take one out that is beyond treatment with a crown, such as one severely damaged, decayed, or infected. Otherwise, leaving it in place could allow infection to develop and spread to other parts of your smile. Our team could also take them out to make room to accommodate orthodontics or even dental prosthetics. Removability could also help prevent wisdom tooth impaction, as we can take these third molars out before they erupt.
Ensuring the Process is Comfortable
We know the idea of oral surgery is one that can cause anxiety, so our team can help with a local anesthetic, which we use to numb the area directly. We also have sedation, such as nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation, to help you enter a deep state of calm and euphoria, with little to no memory of the procedure at all. We also plan the process in detail with digital x-rays, ensuring we do not encounter blood vessels, nerve tissues, or sinus cavities. The entire process could also take as little as a half-hour in some cases!
Extraction and Replacement
Once we have properly sedated you and numbed the area, we will gently extract the tooth with a pair of forceps. For wisdom teeth, we may need to open the gums to access them. We then suture the area closed and provide detailed aftercare imperfections to help facilitate a fast and comfortable healing process. If a tooth extraction leaves behind an exposed gap in your smile, we could discuss replacement in the form of a dental bridge or even a dental implant to fill the gap and offer a full smile again!
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat serious issues, or about how we can comfortably and effectively extract a tooth as needed, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you and your family enjoy good oral health and avoid the issues that could threaten your smile!
We Want to Help Your Smile with Family Dentistry
From fillings to tooth extractions, we can take on the issues that threaten your smile. Call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913) 681-5500 to schedule your visit with our friendly team.
