Tooth Extraction
Diagnosis and Treatment At
Oral Care Dental in MiraRoad & Bhayandar
Signs you may need a tooth extraction
Maintaining proper oral health is important not only to keep a white smile but also to ensure oral diseases don’t spread between your teeth and gums. While most people understand the importance of brushing and flossing on a regular basis, you may not recognize the signs of an impacted tooth that needs to be extracted. These symptoms include:
- Overcrowded teeth that have grown too large or too close to fit comfortably in your mouth
- Severely cracked or damaged teeth
- A diseased tooth with a damaged or infected pulp base
In each of these cases, we’ll perform a thorough examination of your teeth and gums to determine if extraction is warranted. In the case of an impacted tooth, your dentist may need to cut away some gum tissue to properly remove the tooth. If a tooth is damaged or infected, a root canal may be needed to ensure infection doesn’t spread to the rest of your healthy teeth. Contact us today for more information.
The tooth removal process
On the day of your tooth removal, we’ll perform a thorough exam to ensure your mouth is stable and ready for the procedure. This exam may include an X-ray. Once we’ve sedated and numbed your mouth, Our Oral Surgeon Dr . Sandeep Agrawal will cut away some of the gum surrounding the impacted tooth before gently pulling it from your jaw. After cleaning the wound,our expert will use gauze and most likely stitch the incision shut. You should feel no pain during the process. Many patients say they feel relief from the ongoing discomfort caused by the impacted tooth. After the procedure, you’ll be asked to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, or eating solid food for at least 24 hours. Pain medications and antibiotics may be prescribed to you for this time as well. If you experience any ongoing discomfort or bleeding, we ask you contact us immediately for a follow-up examination.
