Tooth Extractions – Grantsville, UT
Giving Your Smile the Best Chance to Thrive
Removing a natural tooth is not something our dentists at Frandsen Dental of Grantsville ever want to do. However, when a problem occurs that puts your oral health at risk, it is necessary. You can expect that we will consider all other options first, but if the tooth proves to no longer be viable, we will ensure that your safety and comfort remain our priorities throughout the process. Let us know if you are concerned about one or more of your teeth by calling our office to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Frandsen Dental of Grantsville for Tooth Extractions?
- Innovative Technologies Used for Accurate Diagnoses
- Dental Implant Placement Available In-House
- Natural, Lifelike Materials Used to Build Custom Restorations
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
If we can preserve your natural tooth, we will. That said, if we discover that one or more of the following issues exist, you can expect that we will recommend an extraction:
- You have a tooth that is severely decayed and posing a risk to nearby healthy teeth.
- You’ve sustained a serious facial injury that has damaged a tooth so badly that it cannot be saved.
- You have a wisdom tooth that is impacted and pressing against fully erupted, healthy teeth, pushing them out of alignment and causing pain.
- Your child’s baby tooth will not fall out on its own and needs help to be removed so that the permanent tooth can erupt without complications.
- You are suffering from advanced gum disease that is resulting in one or more teeth becoming loose.
- You need additional space to ensure successful results with orthodontics.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Typically, a tooth is removed with either a simple or surgical extraction. A simple extraction is ideal when the tooth in question has broken through the gumline. In this case, your emergency dentist will numb your mouth before gently grasping the tooth, rocking it loose, and removing it from the socket. Then, they will tend to the extraction site and provide you with aftercare instructions so the healing period is as smooth and pain-free as possible.
The second option is a surgical extraction, and it’s used when the tooth that needs to be extracted is trapped underneath the gumline. The first step is the same: numbing your mouth. Then, we will create a small incision in your gums so we can access the tooth before removing it section by section. Once this process is complete, we will care for the extraction site, answer any questions you have, and review your aftercare instructions.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Immediately following your tooth extraction, it’s normal to feel some soreness, sensitivity, and discomfort. To heal quickly and avoid obstacles, like dry mouth, we recommend:
- Taking OTC pain medication as directed
- Avoiding strenuous activities, like lifting weights
- Eating only soft foods, like plain yogurt and soup
- Brushing and flossing carefully around the extraction site
- Keeping your head elevated while you sleep
- Drinking water to stay hydrated (just don’t use a straw!)
- Not smoking, drinking alcohol, or spitting