Infected tooth extraction means that healthy neighbouring teeth will not risk infection or decay. You will save the rest of your smile by stopping the spread of infection and decay.
Overcrowding typically causes tooth misalignments. When teeth overlap, it’s difficult to clean them. The lack of proper dental care can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health problems.
Tooth decay and infection is often the cause of painful and uncomfortable toothaches. Tooth extraction removes the problem meaning you will be able to do everyday tasks like drinking, talking, and eating normally again.
Our experienced team of dentists is devoted to ensuring each patient receives the best in dental care and a pain-free experience every time.
Depending on the position of the damaged, infected or problematic tooth, it will be extracted in one of two of the following ways:
A general dentist does simple tooth extractions to remove visible teeth, for example molar tooth extraction. The dentist will administer a local anesthetic to numb the extraction site so the patient won’t feel anything. The dentist will then use an elevator to lift the tooth up and then dental forceps to grasp and extract it.
An oral surgeon does complex tooth extractions to remove not easily accessible teeth in the mouth, such as teeth that haven’t erupted or have been fractured under the gums. Wisdom tooth removal is an example of surgical extraction.
We’ve explained how surgical extractions work in the section below.
Wisdom tooth extraction is a type of surgical extraction that some people require in their late adolescence. Your wisdom teeth are your “third molars” that don’t erupt until you’re about seventeen years old. The emergence of these teeth can cause gum infection and tooth or jaw pain. If your wisdom teeth are impacted, they will need to be removed.
At Bond Street Dental Toronto, our emergency dentist will accommodate any emergency tooth removal. If you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, you may require an urgent tooth extraction. Call us to talk to one of our talented tooth extraction dentists, and we will take an X-Ray, evaluate your situation and determine the best course of action.
Following your tooth extraction procedure, you may want a dental implant to replace your missing tooth. Dental implants are the superior choice for tooth replacement because of their comfort, durability and resemblance to natural teeth. At Bond Street Dental Implants Toronto, dental implants, including All on 4 implants, are our specialty. Contact us today to learn more about your options after tooth extraction.
Yes, you can check out some of the following sources: News Medical, Animated-Teeth, Tooth IQ and Healthline. Contact us if you have any questions about tooth extraction services, and one of our experienced dentists answer all of your questions and address any of your concerns.
There are many reasons a patient may require tooth extraction. Perhaps, your tooth is poorly positioned in your mouth, has developed an abscess, become badly decayed, or you have developed periodontal disease.
No, due to our sleep dentistry services, our tooth extraction procedures are painless. Depending on whether the extraction is simple or surgical, you will be placed under the appropriate level of anesthesia. If you experience any discomfort during the extraction procedure, our attentive dental team will make you feel comfortable.
For two to three days after your tooth extraction, you should eat only soft foods like soup, oatmeal, mashed potatoes and pasta. You can slowly add solid foods back into your diet after three days.
When you’re recovering from tooth extraction, you should take either the medication prescribed by the oral surgeon or over-the-counter painkillers to ease pain, apply an ice pack to your cheek to alleviate swelling, rest for 24 hours following the procedure, rinse your mouth out with warm water and salt, and brush and floss your teeth avoiding the extraction site.
Call us now to speak with one of our experienced tooth extraction experts. Your first initial consultation is always FREE of charge. We are here to answer any questions you may have.