Tooth Extractions Brenham
Ensuring Better Oral Health by Removing Damaged Teeth
Once your permanent teeth erupt, they are meant to remain firmly in place for the rest of your life. However, problems can arise that result in a change of plans – the kind that requires tooth removal. Although it is never our first choice to extract any natural teeth, our dentists know that certain cases require this procedure if better oral health is to be achieved. If that’s the case for you, trust that we will make sure you remain safe and comfortable during your time in the treatment chair while also discussing reliable options for tooth replacement. To learn more about tooth extractions in Brenham, schedule an appointment with us or read on!
Why Choose Smile Keepers for Tooth Extractions?
- Comfort-Focused Dentistry with Three Methods of Sedation
- Dentists Treat Brenham Patients of All Ages
- Three Safe & Effective Tooth Replacement Solutions
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
Our dentists at Smile Keepers will recommend tooth extraction if:
- A badly decayed tooth cannot be treated with the help of a root canal.
- Advanced gum disease causes recession as well as bone loss, which results in one or more teeth becoming loose.
- You need braces to address overcrowding, but need appropriate space for teeth to shift and align properly.
- You require custom prosthetics, and your remaining teeth are at risk of falling out.
- You have a child whose baby tooth will not come out on its own, and their permanent tooth cannot erupt.
- Dental trauma caused by sports or another form of excessive pressure results in badly damaged teeth being unsavable.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
The process will look a little different depending on whether the tooth in question is above or below the gumline. If it is trapped underneath, then we will need to make a small incision in the gums, remove the tooth section by section, and tend to the extraction site. If it has already broken through the gumline, however, then we can simply rock it loose until it’s ready to be removed. In both cases, the first step is to numb your mouth thoroughly. So, you don’t have to worry – you won’t feel any pain during your time in the treatment chair.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Before you leave, your emergency dentist in Brenham will provide you with a list of aftercare instructions so you can heal comfortably at home, including:
- Changing the gauze as needed
- Eating only extremely soft foods
- Drinking plenty of water (without a straw)
- Using a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time
- Taking prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
- Keeping your head elevated, including while you sleep
If you have any questions for us about tooth extractions, then don’t hesitate to take the next step: get in touch with our team at Smile Keepers! We’d be happy to provide the answers you’re looking for and schedule an appointment at our office to get your oral health back on track.