Tooth Extraction

We will always look to first save or restore your tooth before recommending tooth extraction. If the tooth cannot be saved, we will explain all the causes and reasoning behind our recommendation for extraction. 

 

The procedure always involves patient consent, and then we inject a local anesthetic to numb the area, and the tooth is extracted. In the case of severe cavities or broken teeth, the dentist may need to take more steps to extract the tooth.

Once the tooth has been pulled, a blood clot usually forms in the socket. The dentist will pack a gauze pad into the socket and have you bite down on it to help stop the bleeding. Sometimes the dentist will place a few stitches to close the gum edges over the extraction site.

Like most other procedures, tooth extraction is not free of possible complications. You should be aware that there is a slight chance of infection, tenderness, prolonged bleeding, dry socket and loosening of neighboring teeth or their fillings or crowns. Another rare possibility is of an upper tooth getting displaced into the sinus. Lastly, jaw fracture and temporary or permanent numbness are also very rare possibilities.