While adult teeth are meant to last a lifetime, their removal is sometimes recommended or necessary. Dolphin Dental is pleased to be able to provide safe, painless and effective tooth extractions when recommended by your dentist.
While adult teeth are meant to last a lifetime, their removal is sometimes recommended or necessary. Dolphin Dental is pleased to be able to provide safe, painless and effective tooth extractions when recommended by your dentist.
While tooth extraction is always a last resort, it may be the best treatment option in certain situations. Severe tooth decay, advanced periodontal disease, or fractures that cannot be repaired are all situations that might call for the removal of a tooth. Some teeth require extraction in advance of orthodontic treatment, or because they are positioned poorly in the mouth.
There is no need to worry about pain! Your dentist will first administer local anesthetic to numb the tooth, jawbone, gums and the surrounding area. You will remain completely pain-free and comfortable throughout the procedure, although you may feel some slight pressure during the process. After the tooth is removed, it is not uncommon to experience some mild discomfort immediately after the freezing wears off. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen are recommended at this time. Any bleeding and swelling is usually quite minimal. Your dentist will go over with you exactly what to expect.
If you think you might require tooth extractions, or you have any questions about the tooth extraction process, please do not hesitate to contact us at (416) 429-3317 and we will be happy to help!