Tooth Extractions – Fruit Cove, FL
Painlessly Removing Problematic Teeth
As your dental team, one of our primary goals is to help you keep your smile happy and healthy. While that usually involves saving your teeth if they are decayed or damaged, there are some instances where an extraction is needed. If that’s the case, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’re in good hands with our team at Julington Creek Family Dentistry; we’ll go above and beyond to make the entire process as smooth and seamless as possible.
Why Choose Julington Creek Family Dentistry for Tooth Extractions?
- 200+ 5-Star Reviews on Google
- Morning, Lunchtime, and Afternoon Hours
- Flexible Financing Available
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
Since we offer tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns, and several other restorative treatments, we can often save a damaged tooth. Unfortunately, however, there are some cases where that’s not an option, like:
- If a tooth is severely decayed
- If a baby tooth refuses to fall out on its own
- If room needs to be made in the mouth prior to orthodontic treatment
- If advanced gum disease has led to jawbone deterioration
- If a wisdom tooth is impacted beneath the gumline
If we determine that you’d benefit from a tooth extraction during your consultation, then we will create your custom treatment plan. We will also answer any questions you have so you feel confident moving forward. If you struggle with dental-related anxiety or need multiple teeth removed, we can also add sedation dentistry to your treatment plan!
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Once you arrive at our office and settle comfortably into the treatment chair, we will numb your mouth to ensure that you don’t feel anything during the procedure. Then, if the tooth in question has broken through the gumline, we will gently rock it back and forth until it’s ready to be removed. If it is trapped underneath, however, then we will create a small incision in the gums to access it first. Then, we will remove it section by section. In both cases, the final step is the same: tending to the extraction site.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
There are a few steps we recommend taking following the procedure to promote healing and ease discomfort, including:
- Taking prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
- Placing a cold compress against the outside of your cheek
- Sticking to extremely soft foods, like plain yogurt
- Avoiding strenuous exercise, like running and HIIT training
- Drinking plenty of water (without using a straw)
- Brushing and flossing carefully around the extraction site