Tooth Extractions – Brooklyn, NY
We Make Your Problematic Teeth Disappear
When we have the opportunity to save a tooth, rather than extract it, the Ralph Avenue Dental Care team always prefers the former. However, there are cases where an extraction is necessary not just to get you out of discomfort, but to protect your oral health. In this instance, you can trust our dentists and specialists to explain in great detail why that’s the case. After all, our goal is to make you completely comfortable every step of the way. If you want to learn more about this restorative treatment in the meantime, feel free to give us a call or read on!
Why Choose Ralph Avenue Dental Care for Tooth Extractions?
- We Welcome Patients of All Ages
- Experienced Team of Dentists and Specialists
- Team Members Dedicated to Ensuring Comfort
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
There are numerous situations that may require a tooth to be extracted, including the following:
- Too much healthy structure has been damaged by severe decay or trauma.
- Severe gum disease has spread to the supporting bone tissue, causing loose teeth.
- Baby teeth have failed to fall out properly, impeding the eruption of permanent teeth.
- Teeth are overcrowded, despite orthodontic treatment being necessary.
- Wisdom teeth are causing oral complications.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Whether we’re removing a baby tooth that refuses to fall out or a severely decayed molar that is damaged beyond the point of repair, the first step of the extraction process is always the same: to numb your mouth. Once you can’t feel anything and are ready to begin, we will grip the tooth, rock it loose, and remove it. If the tooth is trapped underneath the gumline, then we will create a small incision before removing it section by section instead. When we’re done, we will tend to the extraction site, provide you with detailed aftercare instructions, and answer any questions you have.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
To ensure the recovery period is as smooth and pain-free as possible, your emergency dentist will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions, like:
- Taking prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
- Using a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time
- Eating only extremely soft foods, like seedless fruit smoothies (without a straw!)
- Brushing and flossing carefully around the extraction site
- Not exercising, smoking, or spitting
- Keeping your head elevated, including while you sleep
Around the 5-day mark, you should start to feel significantly better. If that’s not the case or the symptoms you’ve been experiencing seem to be getting worse, then call us ASAP.