When a tooth develops serious decay or infection, or if one is severely damaged or stands in the way of orthodontic treatment, we could recommend removal. With a tooth extraction, we can help improve the overall comfort and health of your smile. Our Albany, NY dental office can conduct a safe and gentle tooth extraction to preserve your smile.
The Reasons to Remove a Tooth
When should we take out a tooth? As we mentioned in the opening, when a tooth is decayed, infected, or damaged to the point that a crown can no longer repair it, then extraction protects the smile from the spread of infection and serious discomfort. We could also extract teeth to make room for orthodontics treatment or pave the way for a set of dentures. Removal could also help improve bite balance and chewing function for some patients. If you have wisdom teeth soon to erupt, then we could take them out before this happens to preserve the alignment, health, and appearance of your smile.
Ensuring Your Tooth Extraction is Comfortable
We always take time to answer your questions and concerns, and to make sure your experience in our office is a positive one, even if you have dental anxiety. To keep you comfortable, we can administer a local anesthetic to the area where the tooth is being removed. In addition, our team can offer sedation to help even those with serious dental anxiety or special needs enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure at all. We don’t want you to dread your visit, so reach out even if you have dental phobias!
What Happens Next?
Our team will plan the procedure in detail with digital x-rays, so we can see the position of the tooth or wisdom tooth, and remove it without impacting nerve tissue, blood vessels, or sinus cavities. Once we administer the anesthesia and sedation, we will gently remove the tooth with a pair or forceps and suture the area closed. A friend or family member can take you home, and we will provide detailed aftercare instructions and prescriptions for medications to aid in the healing process.
If you have any questions about how our team will conduct a tooth extraction and ensure your comfort during the process, or if you have one that needs to be taken out, then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About Tooth Extraction With Your Albany, NY Dentist
We want to help preserve the health and beauty of your smile with our restorative procedures. To find out more about our restorative dental treatments, then please call our Albany, NY dental office today at (518) 869-5397.
