Tooth Extractions Bloomfield
Seamless Tooth Extractions for Smile Preservation
While our top priority is always to preserve your natural smile, there are instances where Dr. Abboushi may recommend a tooth extraction in order to prevent an issue from spreading and causing additional damage. Rest assured, our team will take excellent care of you and make sure you don’t experience any pain during your procedure. Plus, if you require a tooth replacement following your extraction, we can also help you with that, too!
Why Choose Premier Family Dentistry of Bloomfield for Tooth Extractions?
- In-House Wisdom Tooth Extractions
- Family-Friendly Dental Office
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
Dr. Abboushi may recommend a tooth extraction in Bloomfield if:
- A tooth has been severely damaged or decayed to the point that it’s not repairable.
- A baby tooth refuses to fall out on its own.
- An infection has spread to the roots of a tooth and can no longer be treated with a root canal.
- Gum disease has caused the supportive structures of a tooth to deteriorate, causing it to become loose.
- A tooth is causing you immense pain.
Rest assured, he will discuss all of your treatment options with you following the exam. He will also answer any questions you have and share his recommendations so that you feel confident moving forward.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
There are two types of extractions: simple and surgical. With a simple extraction, our emergency dentist in Bloomfield can grip the tooth, rock it loose, and tend to the extraction site. A surgical extraction, on the other hand, requires a small incision to be made in the gums so the tooth can be accessed. Then, it’s removed piece by piece. In both cases, the first step is always the same: to numb your mouth thoroughly so you don’t feel any pain during your time in the treatment chair.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
As you heal from the procedure, it’s important that you:
- Eat extremely soft foods, like applesauce and plain yogurt
- Brush and floss carefully around the extraction site
- Change the gauze pads as needed
- Take prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
- Don’t use a straw, spit, or smoke
- Keep your head elevated, even while you sleep
If you have any questions for us about tooth extractions, including how you should prepare, don’t hesitate to call our office. That way, a helpful member of our team can provide additional information, ease concerns, and set you up for success.
