(435) 833-9300
980 North Main Street Suite A Tooele, UT 84074
Tooth Extractions in Tooele
Tooth extractions play a crucial role in contributing to your oral health. There are many reasons that a tooth extraction is needed. Factors can include severe tooth decay, overcrowding, and damage to the gums or jaw.
At Tooele Family Dental, we make sure your experience is as smooth and painless as possible. We understand that getting a tooth extraction can cause dental anxiety, but we have many options to help you feel comfortable during the process. We count on qualified and experienced dentists to numb the area, gently remove the tooth, and provide you with detailed instructions after the procedure to help promote healing. Following these instructions is important as this will prevent infection and keep the area clean to avoid any complications.
The Most Common Concerns
- Is the extraction procedure painful?
To assure you have the best pain-free experience during the procedure, the dentist will apply anesthesia to numb the area and prevent you from feeling pain during the process. - How long does the healing process take?
Typically, if there are no complications during the tooth extraction, the patient can resume their normal activities within a few days or up to a week. The recovery process may vary depending on the complexity of the tooth extractions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
After the procedure of the extraction, the dentist will provide you with the best recommendations for replacing the tooth. This will depend on your specific case. If the tooth needs to be replaced, the dentist may suggest to put a dental implant, bridge, or partial denture.
Depending on the complexity of the extraction procedure, recovery may take a few days. It is recommended to eat soft foods after the procedure. The dentist will provide you with detailed instructions according to your specific case. Our goal is to help you with the healing process so you can gradually start introducing solid foods and resume your normal diet.
Our priority is to provide you with the best pain-free experience. After the procedure, our team will give you methods to help manage any pain or discomfort you may have. We may prescribe pain medication to treat the pain, recommend ice packs to help with swelling and discomfort, and provide you with other instructions to help you with the healing process.
The instructions our team provides will be aimed at preventing infection after the procedure. It is crucial to follow them to minimize the risk of infection. The guidelines will focus on keeping the extraction area clean to promote a smooth recovery.
To avoid any complications and promote a smooth recovery, it is best to avoid smoking for a few days after the procedure. The dentist will provide you with detailed instructions on when it would be safe to return to your normal activities. Smoking during the healing process can complicate recovery and take longer to heal.
The dentist may find it necessary to remove a tooth if it benefits the child’s overall dental health. This could be required in cases of severe tooth decay, to prevent infection, to avoid crowding, or as part of orthodontic treatment, such as getting braces. Each of the options is carefully considered by the dentist to ensure the best care.
Give our office a call at (435) 833-9300 to schedule an appointment with our oral surgeon. Our team will help you every step of the way to provide you with the best experience and be the reason why you smile.
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