Tooth Extractions – Owasso, OK
Gently Removing Your Hurting Teeth
Naturally, you want to keep your natural teeth for the rest of your life. Dr. Gaches will do all he can to make that a reality. However, there are times when teeth are beyond saving and must be removed to maintain your oral health. When tooth extractions are deemed necessary, they will always be performed with the utmost care to help you feel at ease at Infinite Smiles Dentistry. Our team will also help you get into your appointment quickly to alleviate your pain.
Why Choose Infinite Smiles Dentistry For Tooth Extractions?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
- Practiced Dental Techniques For Comfortable Care
- Multiple Options For Tooth Replacement
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
Tooth extractions may be needed for many reasons including severe decay, advanced gum disease, overcrowding, or infection. Removing a problematic tooth can prevent further oral health problems and alleviate pain.
Pain relief and damage aren’t the only reasons why an extraction may be recommended by Dr. Gaches. Teeth might also need to be removed if:
- Room needs to be made for dentures or another form of tooth replacement.
- A baby tooth is getting in the way of an adult tooth erupting.
- You have an impacted wisdom tooth that is disrupting your oral health.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Before extraction occurs, you’ll make plans for tooth replacement with Dr. Gaches. While you likely won’t be undergoing any additional treatment now, planning to replace your lost tooth is essential to maintaining your oral health in the future.
Once the extraction begins, Dr. Gaches will numb the area with local anesthesia to ensure your comfort. when you’re completely numb, he will use a special instrument called an elevator to loosen the affected tooth in the socket.
Next, a pair of dental forceps is used to gently rock the tooth from side to side until it wiggles free. The site will then be cleaned and treated with sterile gauze to promote clotting.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
After a tooth extraction, it's very important to follow Dr. Gaches’ aftercare instructions. This usually involves:
- Avoiding spicy, hard, or sticky foods.
- Gently swishing with warm salt water after the first 24 hours.
- Steering clear of the extraction site while brushing.
- Avoiding smoking and alcohol.
- Pausing the use of straws to avoid dislodging the clot.
- Holding off on strenuous exercise.
Following these guidelines and any others prescribed by Dr. Gaches will keep your extraction site clean and promote swift healing. Once you’ve fully healed, you can begin the tooth-replacement process to ensure you’re not affected by the lost tooth in the long term.
Wisdom Tooth Extractions
The wisdom teeth appear in the mouth around the late teens or early twenties. However, the lack of available space often leads to them becoming partially or completely trapped in the jaw, causing pain, overcrowding, and even infections during their failed eruption. We can use X-rays to check the status of your wisdom teeth and determine whether they need to be removed before they start causing problems. Regular dental checkups will ensure that the young adults in your life avoid any severe complications from irregular or impacted wisdom teeth.