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What You Need To Know About Having A Tooth Extracted
At the office of Aloha Dental Las Vegas, our patients' care and well-being are our top priorities. Every member of our skilled and experienced team strives to ensure patient comfort and a stress-free dental experience. Our dedication to the consistent provision of compassionate and personalized attention along with gentle, precise care has earned our office the respect and trust of our patients.
While we do everything we can to preserve the integrity of your natural smile, it's sometimes necessary to extract a tooth to protect your oral health and overall well-being.
Some of the most common reasons our office may recommend having a tooth extracted include the following ones:
A "baby" or deciduous tooth that is over retained (reluctant to fall out), severely decayed, or damaged
A permanent tooth that has extensive decay and is deemed non-restorable
A permanent tooth that has been severely fractured or cracked and can not be restored
Advanced gum disease that has significantly compromised the tooth's supporting tissues
Poorly positioned, impacted, or decayed wisdom teeth
Overcrowded Teeth
How is a tooth extraction performed?
Whatever the reasons for a dental extraction may be, you can rest assured that your care is in the best of hands at our office. As the first step in care, our dentist will review your medical and dental histories and discuss any special considerations in care.
It's essential to inform our office of any existing medical conditions or medications you are currently taking. In some situations, extra precautions, including premedication with antibiotics, a change in medication, and a medical clearance may be required. Follow all our pre-surgical directives and let us know if you are sick or have developed other symptoms on the day of surgery.
Our goal is to reduce any anxiety and help ensure patient comfort whenever a tooth extraction is necessary. In advance of the procedure, we'll discuss any medical considerations or precautions and go over our pre-surgical instructions. We'll also discuss post-surgical recommendations, including whether replacing the extracted tooth or teeth is needed and the best options in care.
To thoroughly assess the tooth and the type of extraction required, we perform a comprehensive examination and take digital radiographs as indicated. Extractions are typically categorized as either "simple" or "surgical extractions."
What Is A Simple Extraction?
What Is A Surgical Extraction?
What To Do After Getting A Tooth Taken Out
Post-Op Care Following An Extraction
1. Maintaining gauze pressure
2. Until the local anesthesia wears off
3. Take medications as prescribed
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Antibiotics:
If you have been given a prescription for antibiotics, be sure to take the correct dosage and full course of medication as prescribed. -
Pain management:
It's helpful to take a pain reliever before the local anesthetic completely wears off. Over-the-counter (non-aspirin) pain medication may be taken to relieve discomfort. Any prescription pain medication should only be taken as directed.