Tooth Extractions In Piara Waters
Teeth extraction services provided by experienced and caring dentists.
What Is Tooth Extraction?
Tooth extractions are a necessary part of oral health care.
Tooth extraction is a procedure that a qualified dentist should perform. The dental professional will administer anaesthesia so you won’t feel pain during the dental procedure. Anesthesia can take several forms, including local anesthetics, sedation anesthesia, and general anesthesia. Depending on your situation, one type may be better than the other.
Our experienced dentists have extensive training in performing all types of dental extractions, from simple to complex procedures, including wisdom tooth removal. Tooth extraction can be a painful experience, but it doesn’t have to be if you find the right dentist for your procedure. If you’re looking for a dentist who offers quality dental services in Perth, look no further than Piara Waters Dental.
Reasons To Go For
Tooth Extraction
Relieves pain
Dental pain is a typical reason for dental clinic visits, but you don't have to suffer any longer. Minor issues like food debris trapped in the teeth or tooth decay can be addressed by your dentist. However, there may be additional underlying causes for tooth discomfort, including a growing or impacted wisdom tooth that has not been removed.
Better dental health
Dentists work hard to prevent cavities and infections from spreading to neighbouring teeth. However, it may be too late to save a tooth when the infection has already spread to other teeth. The longer you wait to get a tooth pulled, the harder it will be. The likelihood of losing not only one or two teeth but potentially more depends on what kind of infection you're having and how severe that particular case was overall.
Why Choose Piara Waters Dental For Tooth Extraction
When you need a tooth extraction, it is essential to find a dentist who can provide you with the best possible care. At Piara Waters Dental, we are dedicated to providing our patients with quality dental care. Among the services we provide are tooth extractions, which help you maintain good oral health.
Call Piara Waters Dental today at 08 6196 4661 if you need a tooth extraction or Schedule an Appointment online.
FAQ’s About Tooth Extractions
When might you need a tooth extraction?
Overcrowded teeth: Dental practitioners may extract teeth to prepare the mouth for orthodontics. Orthodontia is designed to correct tooth alignment, which may be challenging if your teeth are too big for your mouth. Your dentist may also recommend pulling a tooth that can’t break through the gum (erupt) because there isn’t enough space in your mouth for it.
Infection: Bacteria in the mouth can enter a tooth’s pulp if decay or damage reaches the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. Bacteria that enter the pulp can lead to infection. Extraction may be required if the infection is severe enough that antibiotics or root canal treatment don’t work.
The risk of infection: The risk of infection in a single tooth may be sufficient to extract it if your immune system is compromised, like if you are receiving chemotherapy or an organ transplant.
Periodontal disease: If your teeth begin to loosen due to gum disease, which is an infection of the tissues and bones surrounding and supporting the teeth, it may be necessary to pull them.
What happens during a tooth extraction?
Simple extraction
Following the application of local anesthesia, your dentist or oral surgeon will use an instrument called an “elevator” to loosen the tooth from the gum. They will grab the tooth with force to pull it out of the gum.
You might feel pressure, but you shouldn’t feel any discomfort. If you experience pain, inform your dentist; they’ll give you more local anaesthetic to numb the region.
Surgical extraction
After administering the local anesthetic, your dentist or dental surgeon will make an incision in your soft tissue.
They’ll remove any bone that’s blocking access to the root of the tooth. Then they’ll take out the tooth and divide it into parts for easier removal.
Following the simple or surgical extraction, your dentist or oral surgeon will clean the area and apply sutures to close the wound.
Lastly, sterile gauze is usually put over the wound to prevent bleeding and aid in blood clot formation. You’ll be required to bite on this gauze for 20–30 minutes.
Is a tooth extraction painful?
Undergoing a tooth extraction might be unpleasant, but local anaesthesia will generally be used to relieve any pain during the surgery.
Dentists typically prescribe over-the-counter or prescription pain medication to help you manage the pain and discomfort after the extraction.
How long does it take for the extraction site to heal?
You’ll most likely experience tenderness and discomfort at the extraction site for 1–3 days.
Simple Extraction Healing Time:
When a simple tooth with one root is removed, the hole usually closes and heals within seven days. However, if a large tooth with several roots is extracted, the hole will completely heal after several months.
Surgical extraction healing time:
Around six weeks after surgery, the hole in your tooth will be entirely or nearly fully sealed. The indentation generally fills in and heals completely after a few more months.
What to do to make the the extraction site heal faster?
Get plenty of rest: Avoid doing any strenuous activity. Make sure you keep your head elevated with pillows to reduce swelling and bleeding.
Use ice pack: Keep swelling at bay by applying ice packs for 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off.
Consume soft foods: Keep your diet soft for a few days after your surgery by consuming liquids or soft foods.
Take prescribed medications: Follow the directions your dentist or oral surgeon gives if you are prescribed antibiotics.
Maintain your oral health: Rinse lightly with warm salt water (one teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water) four times every day, 24 hours after your extraction. Rinse your mouth after each meal and snack, ensuring the water removes any food particles around the surgical region. Your dentist may also prescribe a chlorhexidine rinse to get rid of bacteria.
Avoid smoking: Nicotine is a potent vasoconstrictor that reduces the amount of oxygen and nutrients delivered to your surgical area. As a result, healing will be slower, and the risk of complications will be higher. Smoking can also lead to dry sockets, a painful condition that sometimes occurs after tooth extraction. A dry socket happens when the blood clot that forms over the healing area detaches prematurely.
Brush with care: Wait until the surgical area is completely healed before brushing or flossing. However, continue brushing and flossing the rest of your mouth.