Tooth Extraction is the removal of one or some of your teeth as a result of the poor condition of the tooth or because of some other underlying health conditions.
There may be a need to undergo a Tooth Extraction or Dental Extraction procedure when you have issues like tooth decay, a periodontal gum disease, a tooth infection, overcrowding, and so on. Some other times, you do not need to have a tooth-related issue to require dental extraction. People scheduled for chemotherapy and some other medical procedures might need to have a tooth removed if it will obstruct the procedure.
Tooth extraction can be a simple procedure if the tooth is visible. However, when the tooth is not within sight, broken, or compressed, removing the tooth might require an extra procedure. You can get the service of a dentist in Phoenix to help you get rid of any tooth issue. Tooth extractions can also be done by an oral surgeon.
If you already have a dentist who looks after your teeth, you should schedule an appointment so that the dentist to examine your teeth and proceed to begin the extraction process or schedule another appointment for you to come in and have your tooth removed. If you do not have a dentist, search “emergency dentist near me” to get results for the best and most qualified dentists in Phoenix that are capable of doing a teeth extraction for you.
When you go for the appointment, tell your dentist about the history of your tooth, also let the dentist know if you have been scheduled for any medical procedure in the future. Bisphosphonate is an intravenous drug that is used to treat certain medical conditions. If you have been scheduled for a treatment using this drug, the dentist needs to remove the tooth before the treatment. Failure to do that can put your jaw at the risk of osteonecrosis which means bone death. Also inform the dentist of any other health conditions like hypertension, diabetes, liver, thyroid or renal disease, etc.
After discussing your previous medical status, the dentist will do an X-ray of your tooth and schedule a date for you to come in for the extraction. You might be asked to come in few days to your extraction to take some antibiotics if the extraction process will take time, if your immune system is not strong enough or if you have an underlying medical condition that will require that.
More often than not, you will be receiving anesthesia before the extraction so you mustn’t eat, drink, or smoke for up to eight hours before your procedure. Also, if you experience cold or nausea before the extraction, communicate with your dentist so you can get another anesthesia or have your extraction rescheduled.
Depending on the condition and location of the affected tooth, the extraction can either be simple or surgical.
The simple procedure as the name implies does not take a lot. You get anesthesia that prevents you from feeling pain. Then, the dentist proceeds to remove the tooth using an elevator and forceps.
The surgical procedure is more complicated. You will receive anesthesia to help you numb pain and another one to make you feel calm. It is also possible to receive a third one that is supposed to make you unconscious while the dentist digs into your gum or removes the bone around your tooth to remove the tooth.
After the extraction, blood will clot in the socket where the tooth is removed from. Other than this, if you experience any other problem, you should report to your dentist immediately.
After the procedure, use an ice pack on your cheek several times for at least ten minutes each time. Do not smoke, rinse your mouth or use a straw for the first 24 hours. Also, rest well and take a day or two before resuming your regular daily routine. Lastly, take your medications regularly.
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