Tooth Extractions – Taylor, TX
Removing Troubled Teeth to Help Your Smile
Here at Taylor Choice Dental, we’re excited to offer tooth extractions under one roof in a comfortable, modern setting. Whether you need a severely compromised tooth removed for the benefit of your oral wellness, or it’s time for your wisdom teeth to go, our team is committed to ensuring a smooth process from start to finish. Continue reading to learn more about tooth extractions in Taylor, along with what you can expect during the process and while you heal up—as always, feel free to contact our team if you have any questions!
Why Choose Taylor Choice Dental for Tooth Extractions?
- Wisdom Tooth Extractions Available
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
- Dental Insurance Accepted & Financing Options
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
We’ll only recommend tooth extraction if there is truly no way to salvage the tooth in question or if it threatens the wellness of your surrounding teeth. Sometimes, something like a root canal followed by a dental crown can be enough to salvage a compromised tooth. However, this isn’t always the case. Some situations in which tooth extraction is commonly used to address include:
- Extensive decay or irreparable damage to a tooth
- Advanced gum disease that has caused tissue loss
- A baby tooth hasn’t fallen out on its own
- The wisdom teeth (third molars) have become impacted
- Space needs to be made before orthodontic treatment
The Process of Removing a Tooth
There are two main methods of tooth extraction: simple and surgical. If the tooth in question is above the gumline, simple extraction can often be used. We’ll numb your mouth and gently grasp the tooth with a special pair of forceps before gently rocking it back and forth until it naturally separates from your gum tissue.
For teeth that are still below the gumline, surgical extraction may be needed. This involves making a small incision in the gum tissue to gain access to more of the tooth. From there, it’s usually removed in separate pieces to make things easier. During your appointment, we’ll let you know which form of extraction will be needed for your tooth, and from there, we’ll plan out every detail of your treatment to ensure a smooth recovery.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
We’ll provide you with a detailed list of post-op instructions, but some basic aftercare tips include the following:
- Take over-the-counter and prescribed pain relievers as directed.
- Get plenty of rest and avoid exercise or strenuous physical activity, since this can increase your blood flow and impact your mouth’s healing.
- Aim to sleep with your head propped up with an extra pillow or two.
- Avoid hard, crunchy, sticky, or spicy foods for several days.
- Likewise, avoid smoking or using tobacco products.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, but don’t use a drinking straw since the suction can dislodge your blood clot that forms over the surgical site.
You may experience some light bleeding or swelling, as well as some general discomfort, but these symptoms should fade after a day or two.