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When a tooth is cracked completely in half.
When a tooth is so decayed it cannot be repaired.
When there is an underlying infection that cannot be addressed without removal.
When a tooth is crowding out other teeth.
When a tooth is impacted.
When wisdom teeth are erupting.
Versante Dental looks at options to save the tooth before recommending extraction. Root canal therapy works in some cases. However, the tooth may need to be pulled if the root canal fails. Sometimes, crowns and bonding can fix chips and cracks, providing more support to the tooth, but teeth that are too weak or keep breaking may need to be pulled. Decayed teeth can sometimes be reconstructed with dental fillings and crowns, but some are too decayed to save.
Tooth extractions are, by clinical definition, surgery. The gum will be opened. Our dentists take the utmost care to ensure your safety during the procedure and after. We look at health records to clear you for the procedure. People who have had surgery, have high blood pressure, or have other conditions may need clearance from their primary care doctor before getting a tooth extraction.
The procedure is a routine one and typically follows this scenario:
A local anaesthetic is given by injection into the gum to numb the area.
The dentist uses tools to extract the tooth. Some teeth may need to be broken into sections, with each section removed.
The dentist cleans the gum area and stitches up the wound. A gauze is placed on the wound.
A simple tooth extraction can be done quickly, while an impacted tooth could take an hour or more.
Generally, you will feel better after a couple of days after a tooth extraction. However, you should not engage in physical activity or return to normal food for at least a week. Foods should be reintegrated gradually.
It will take two weeks to heal fully. A follow-up dental visit is typically planned for then. Sutures are dissolvable, but your dentist may need to remove any that haven’t dissolved. You can return to your normal activities and diet after that.