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Tooth Extractions IN Hickory
ARE TOOTH EXTRACTIONS PAINFUL?
Modern dentistry is never painful, even tooth extractions. The right dentist will always do everything they can to save your natural teeth. Occasionally, it may be better or necessary to remove one. With sedation options, local anesthesia and a gentle hand, a tooth extraction can be a simple procedure that gets you back to exceptional oral health.
DID YOU KNOW…
Tooth decay is the most common reason for tooth removal
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HOW IT WORKS: THE TOOTH EXTRACTION PROCESS
CLEAN & SANITIZE
To begin, your dentist will clean and disinfect the treatment site in preparation for the extraction procedure.
LOCAL ANESTHESIA
Your dentist will use local anesthesia to numb the extraction site and the nerves that surround it, ensuring that you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure.
SEDATION OPTIONS
We may recommend, or you may request, sedation for your tooth extraction. Sedation is helpful for anxious patients and can make you more comfortable during longer extraction procedures.
LOOSENING & REMOVING THE TOOTH
Your dentist will gently loosen the tooth in the socket using special dental tools. When it has been loosened sufficiently, they will pull it out with a pair of dental forceps.
CLEANING & NECESSARY SUTURES
When the tooth has been removed, your dentist will clean and disinfect the area again, and suture the extraction site to ensure it heals properly.
HEALING & AFTERCARE
You’ll be sent home to heal and recover, and your dentist will provide you with a comprehensive set of instructions that will ensure your mouth heals as quickly as possible.
DID YOU KNOW…
An extraction may be necessary for orthodontic reasons like overcrowding.
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DID YOU KNOW…
Most patients can return to work or school within 2-3 days following an extraction.
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