Tooth Extractions Georgia
Treat Tooth Pain & Restore Your Oral Health
No one wants to hear that they need a tooth extraction. Rest assured, we only recommend them when its absolutely necessary. There are certain situations where a tooth can put the rest of your smile in danger, often causing significant pain in the process. A tooth extraction doesn’t mean that you’ve failed in some way or that you’ll never have a full, complete grin. Our team will help you get your oral health back on track without judgement, and can provide you with a seamless dental implant restoration to fill in the gap. Simply request an appointment, and we’ll take care of you!
Why Choose Georgia Periodontics For Tooth Extractions?
- IV Dental Sedation Available for Nervous Patients
- 4 Convenient Office Locations
- Experienced & Skilled Periodontists
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
There are many reasons why a tooth extraction might be necessary. It can be an effective way to address dental overcrowding, for example, or prevent an impacted wisdom tooth from damaging nearby bone (“impacted” means the tooth is fully or partially trapped below the gumline). An infected tooth that can’t be salvaged with a root canal, meanwhile, risks spreading the infection throughout the mouth and is often painful.
A tooth extraction isn’t exactly “ideal,” but it will enable you to restore your oral health – and eliminate the source of your pain in the process.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Removing a troubled tooth is fairly straightforward. One of our skilled periodontists will first administer a local anesthetic to the treatment area, ensuring your mouth will be numb during your extraction. We can also provide IV sedation for those with dental anxiety or sensitivities.
From there, our periodontist will either perform a simple extraction or surgical extraction, depending on your needs. A simple extraction involves using a special dental instrument to gently wiggle the tooth back and forth until it comes loose. For a surgical extraction, our periodontist will make an incision in the gumline so they can safely access and remove your tooth. They’ll likely also have to cut the tooth into smaller pieces, which makes the extraction easier on the jawbone.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
It’s important to make sure you have reliable transportation to and from our office, as you’ll likely be groggy from the anesthetic and unable to drive. When you return home, try to avoid eating while your mouth is still numb. Otherwise, you could accidentally bite your soft oral tissue and cause irritation.
Soreness and mild bleeding is considered normal after tooth extraction. You can take over-the-counter or prescribed pain relievers as necessary to address discomfort, and apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to reduce any swelling. We also recommend sticking to a soft food diet until the soreness dissipates.
Finally, continue to brush and floss your teeth, being extra careful near your treatment area. Once your gums and jawbone are fully healed, we can discuss replacing your tooth with a dental implant restoration. Rest assured, you can enjoy a normal life after tooth extraction!
Tooth Extraction FAQs
Is there an alternative to a tooth extraction?
It’s understandable that you might be hesitant to commit to having a tooth removed. Since the preservation of patients’ natural oral structures is one of the top priorities of dentistry, the team at Georgia Periodontics, LLC, will be sure to consider every potential way to save a troubled tooth before recommending extractions. For example, we may recommend gum disease treatments like scaling and root plaining, antibiotic therapy, or laser-assisted procedures since these can often eliminate destructive infections and save teeth. However, if we are recommending extraction, you can rest assured that we have eliminated these possibilities already. The extraction process is always rendered painless with local anesthetics, and we also offer sedation options for patients who need extra help remaining still, calm, and comfortable throughout the procedure.
What are my options for replacing a missing tooth?
The best way to replace your lost teeth will depend on how many were removed and where they were located. At Georgia Periodontics, LLC, we offer lifelike dental implants designed to mimic the appearance and function of real teeth, and they can often last for decades if they receive excellent care. These devices are placed through a specialized surgical process designed to fuse them with the jawbone through the natural process of osteointegration, which creates the sturdy foundation your restorations will need to work and feel just like the real thing. More than 95% of dental implants are still functional ten years after being placed, which can save the patient money by avoiding the need to replace traditional restorations like bridges and dentures every few years.
Can I smoke after a tooth extraction?
Tobacco products like cigars, cigarettes, and vapes can inhibit the gums’ ability to heal and increase the likelihood of oral infection after receiving a dental implant, so it’s important to abstain from these habits for at least two weeks after the procedure. If you have had trouble kicking this habit in the past, please discuss the matter honestly with our periodontist during your consultation so our team can plan your treatment accordingly.
How should I prepare for my tooth extraction?
It’s important to properly prepare for your extraction appointment since it will help make the process more comfortable and set you up for a smooth recovery process. Our staff will be happy to answer any questions you have about how you can prepare, what you should bring, and what to eat the morning of your procedure. If we prescribe any medications for you to take after the treatment, it’s probably best to have them filled before your appointment. You’ll also probably need to arrange for a trusted individual to transport you to and from our office for your appointment and keep an eye on you for several hours afterward if you receive sedation treatment.