Why Should I Get Tooth Extractions?
Tooth extractions can be essential for maintaining and improving your oral health. If a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, or causing overcrowding, extraction can prevent further complications and promote healthier teeth and gums. Moreover, tooth extraction can be a proactive step in preventing the spread of infection or disease. At Primavera Dental Group, we carefully evaluate your oral health condition to determine if tooth extraction is the best course of action for you.
Did You Know?
Tooth extraction is one of the oldest forms of dental surgery, dating back to ancient times!
BENEFITS OF INVISALIGN
Invisalign doesn’t disrupt your smile because the clear aligners are unnoticeable and blend in with your teeth. Even when patients need to get Invisalign attachments bonded to their teeth, these are made of tooth-colored resin that blends in with the teeth and is covered with the aligners.
Invisalign is much more hygienic than braces because you’re able to remove them to thoroughly brush and floss. This also prevents food particles and stains from being trapped in your aligners, since you take them out before eating and can easily clean the surfaces of your aligners.
When patients wear braces, they need to avoid many of their favorite foods that are hard, sticky, or crunchy because they can break or get stuck in their braces. You can enjoy a restriction-free diet with Invisalign. The pressure exerted on your teeth is also greatly minimized thanks to our Smart Track aligners which place gentle pressure on your teeth.
Invisalign is also associated with fewer appointments and faster treatment times.
The Benefits Of Tooth Extractions
Prevents Further Damage
Tooth extraction can prevent the spread of damage or infection to surrounding teeth. If a tooth is severely decayed or damaged, leaving it untreated can lead to more serious oral health issues. By removing the problematic tooth, we can protect the health of your remaining teeth and gums.
Alleviates Pain and Discomfort
In many cases, the teeth that require extraction cause significant pain and discomfort. This could be due to decay, damage, or an infection. Tooth extraction can provide immediate relief from this pain, improving your overall quality of life.
Prepares for Orthodontic Treatment
If your teeth are overcrowded, tooth extraction can make room for proper teeth alignment. This is often a necessary step in preparing for orthodontic treatments like braces. By removing a tooth, we can help ensure that your orthodontic treatment is successful and your smile is at its best.
Our Patients Say It Best
Our Patients Say It Best
The Tooth Extraction Treatment Process
Examination and X-ray
The first step in the tooth extraction process is a thorough examination of your oral health. This includes an X-ray to assess the condition of the tooth and the surrounding bone structure. This step helps us plan the most effective method of extraction.
Local Anesthesia
To ensure your comfort during the procedure, we will administer local anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth. This helps minimize any pain or discomfort you might feel during the extraction.
Extraction
Once the area is numb, Dr. Homsi will carefully extract the tooth. The method of extraction will depend on the condition of the tooth. In some cases, a simple extraction is possible, where the tooth is loosened and removed with forceps. In other cases, a surgical extraction may be necessary, where a small incision is made in the gum to remove the tooth.
