Tooth Extractions – Alpharetta, GA
Open the Way for Improved Oral Health
The thought of having to remove a tooth can be scary, especially because everybody would like to maintain their natural smile for a lifetime. In cases where a tooth is damaged, infected, or decayed beyond repair, we may recommend tooth extraction to open the way for improved oral health. Not to worry, though — our team will work with you closely to restore your smile to be healthier and more functional by replacing your extracted tooth with a beautiful, customized restoration. Give us a call to find out how we can help you enjoy a healthier smile with tooth extractions in Alpharetta.
Why Choose Alpharetta Modern Dentistry for Tooth Extractions?
- Same-Day Emergency Dental Treatments
- Start-to-Finish Dental Implants
- Advanced Diagnostic Technology
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
Our team will only recommend removing a tooth if we believe there’s no other option available. This is often in situations like the ones below:
- Gum disease has severely eroded the supportive structures of a tooth, causing discomfort and inevitable tooth loss.
- A tooth is so damaged that a filling or crown won’t be able to repair it.
- You experience pain in a tooth that has already been treated, like one that has received a root canal, and upon examination, it is infected again and beyond repair.
- Orthodontic treatment cannot achieve your ideal results unless a tooth is removed to create enough space in your mouth to prevent future crowding.
- Wisdom teeth are putting your oral health at risk.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
During simple extractions, we numb your mouth so you will be comfortable throughout the procedure. Then, we use an instrument called an elevator to lift the tooth out of its socket. Next, we grip the tooth with forceps and rock it back and forth to break the connective tissues holding it in place. Once it is out, we clean the socket.
Surgical extractions are more complicated and might require that a tooth be broken into pieces or that some incisions are made in the gum tissue. Surgical extractions are often necessary in cases where teeth are impacted (stuck beneath the gumline).
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
To facilitate an easy recovery, you should:
- Take any medications as recommended by our team.
- Regularly (and gently) rinse your mouth with warm salt water to calm inflammation and kill bacteria.
- Do not drink through a straw.
- Do not smoke or chew tobacco.
- Keep your head propped up on pillows while sleeping.
- Be very gentle around your extraction site when caring for your oral hygiene.
- Get enough rest.
It is also important that you attend any recommended follow-up appointments. Replacing your lost teeth in a timely manner can prevent future oral health complications, such as dental drift, bite problems, and additional tooth loss.