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There are times when a healthy smile requires the removal of a tooth. When an extraction is necessary, the team at Calm Spring Dental is ready to help. Dr. Obinna Ejike and our staff will make the procedure as gentle as possible.
Our team at Calm Spring Dental works as hard as possible to provide restorative dentistry to keep your teeth in place. However, extraction may be the best solution for deep decay, a broken tooth, or advanced gum disease.
Tooth alignment is another reason for removal. Dr. Ejike may recommend the extraction of a tooth that causes overcrowding. Removing the tooth gives the rest of your mouth more space for successful orthodontic interventions.
Wisdom teeth are the most common cause of extraction. For many people, these third molars come in at an angle. Impacted wisdom teeth can create food traps and lead to discomfort and infections.
Tooth extraction takes two forms: simple and surgical. When a tooth is above the gum line, Dr. Ejike can remove it without complications. Broken or impacted teeth require surgery for complete removal. Surgical extractions will involve a longer recovery time.
At Calm Spring Dental, we take pride in offering our San Antonio clients a relaxed atmosphere. We recognize that many people get tense when they think about a trip to the dentist. The thought of a tooth extraction can increase that anxiety.
Dr. Ejike provides sedation dentistry to minimize any pain, discomfort, or worry. Our interventions include nitrous oxide to put you in a more relaxed state. We also offer IV sedation and general anesthesia for more complicated procedures. With these stronger sedatives, the patient is not conscious during the extraction.
After your procedure, our staff will provide clear instructions for aftercare. For simple extractions, you should be pretty well back to normal after 48 hours. During the recovery period, you want to avoid actions that create suction in your mouth, like using a straw, smoking, or spitting. A clot that promotes healing forms at the procedure site. If this clot falls out, the painful dry socket will require additional treatment.
A surgical extraction may involve sutures to close the area around the socket. You will have a longer recovery time and more restrictions on eating and drinking. Most patients can control any soreness with over-the-counter medications.
Dr. Ejike and the Calm Spring Dental team have the knowledge and skill to bring you safely through your extraction procedure. If it is time to check your wisdom teeth or handle any dental problem, we are ready to help. Contact our Far West Side office today.
