Tooth Extraction – Edison, NJ
Offering Comfortable and Effective Tooth Removal
Our Edison dental team does everything possible to remove the need for an extraction. After all, nothing is better than your natural tooth! However, there are situations where a tooth is so badly damaged or infected that it can actually put your neighboring teeth at risk. If this is the case, we will perform a tooth extraction. If your tooth is badly damaged or in pain, don’t put off scheduling an appointment; call our dental office today to learn more about this emergency dental treatment!
Why Choose Signature Smiles at Edison for Tooth Extractions?
- Strong Sedations Services Available for Nervous Patients
- Friendly, Family-Focused Atmosphere
- Dedicated to Seeing Emergency Cases the Same Day
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
While we do whatever we can to save your teeth, there are some cases where they are no longer viable inside the mouth. A tooth extraction may also be necessary if:
- Teeth need to be removed before a denture can properly fit
- There is a severe oral infection inside the tooth
- There are potential complications that can occur later in development, like with wisdom teeth
As always, Dr. Shah will review all of your treatment options at your appointment. He will also discuss the tooth-replacement options available and help you decide which one is ideal for you.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
We’ll make sure to administer local anesthetic prior to beginning the removal process. We’ll also provide you with sedation services if you need to reduce any nervousness or anxiety. Depending on where the tooth is located, we will need to create a small incision in your gum tissue in order to access the tooth (i.e., if the tooth is impacted and trapped underneath gum tissue or a neighboring tooth). To remove the tooth, we gently rock it back and forth using a dental elevator, then carefully pull it out using a pair of dental forceps.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Before you leave our Edison dental office, we will provide you with a list of aftercare instructions to help you heal comfortably and prevent complications, like a dry socket. A few examples include:
- Using a cold compress in 10-minute intervals
- Taking OTC pain medication as directed
- Eating only soft foods, like plain yogurt
- Keeping the area around the extraction site clean
- Avoiding strenuous activities, like lifting weights
- Refraining from drinking alcohol or smoking
If you have any questions for our team at Signature Smiles, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment! Once we know more about your dental needs, we can determine what your treatment options are, create your custom treatment plan, and answer any questions you have before beginning the process of restoring your healthy, pain-free smile.