Tooth Extractions Frisco
Removing Troubled Teeth to Assist Your Smile
No one ever wants to hear that they need to have a tooth extracted. However, in some cases, it’s the only way to protect your smile’s future! The good news is that this emergency dental treatment is surprisingly simple. Plus, our Frisco dental team will do everything we can to make the whole process smooth and comfortable. To learn more about tooth extractions, keep reading or get in touch with us to schedule an appointment!
Why Choose Prime Time Dentistry for Tooth Extractions?
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Available
- Same-Day and Weekend Emergency Appointments
- Insurance-Friendly and Financing Options
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
We will only recommend tooth extractions in Frisco if there is truly no other option for salvaging the tooth, or if it’s a serious threat to your other existing teeth. A few common scenarios when it’s generally the best course of action include:
- A tooth is so severely damaged or decayed that it cannot remain in the mouth.
- Teeth have become impacted or can’t erupt properly (often the case with wisdom teeth).
- Advanced periodontal disease has weakened the supporting structures of the teeth, leading to looseness.
- Teeth need to be removed to make room for orthodontic treatment.
- A baby tooth refuses to fall out on its own.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
There are two ways we can remove a tooth: with a simple extraction or a surgical extraction. A simple extraction is ideal when the tooth in question has already broken through the gumline, allowing us to rock it loose until it’s ready to be removed. A surgical extraction, on the other hand, is used when it is trapped underneath. This requires us to make a small incision in the gums so we can access the tooth before removing it section by section.
Important reminder: With both simple and surgical extractions, the first step of the procedure is always to numb your mouth. So, you don’t have to worry – you won’t feel any pain during your time in the treatment chair.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
We’ll give you a list of aftercare instructions to help you heal comfortably at home. A few general ones include:
- Taking prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
- Using a cold compress to ease inflammation and discomfort
- Brushing and flossing carefully around the extraction site
- Sticking to applesauce, plain yogurt, and other extremely soft foods
- Changing the gauze pads as needed
- Avoiding strenuous exercise, like running
Around the three-day mark, sensitivity, discomfort, and swelling should start to subside. If you feel like your symptoms are progressively getting worse or you develop a fever, then get in touch with us right away.