Tooth Extractions – Hayward, CA
Ensuring the Future of Your Smile by Removing Unhealthy Teeth
As your dentist, Dr. Diep will use every resource to save your existing teeth. However, if no other option proves successful, removing them will be necessary to avoid further harm to your smile. If you are interested in learning more about tooth extractions, including why they are sometimes necessary, give us a call to schedule an appointment or read on!
Why Choose SoHay Dental for Tooth Extractions?
- Sedation Dentistry Options Available
- Your Dental Insurance Benefits Will Be Maximized
- Modern, State-of-the-Art Facility
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
Not all decayed or damaged teeth need to be extracted. In fact, many can be treated using other solutions such as dental crowns or even root canal therapy, which we can provide a referral for if necessary. However, Dr. Diep will recommend tooth removal if you are faced with one or more of these issues:
- Extreme facial trauma.
- An infection that has spread and is posing a risk to your oral and overall health.
- You need orthodontics, but need one or more teeth removed due to severe overcrowding.
- You’re dealing with advanced gum disease that is causing your teeth to loosen.
In short, when teeth begin to put your oral health at risk because of infection or damage, a tooth extraction becomes the preferred method of treatment.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Whether we’re removing a tooth prior to orthodontic treatment or during an emergency visit because there is a severe crack in your enamel, the first step is always the same: to numb your mouth thoroughly. Once that has set in and you’re ready to begin, Dr. Diep will get to work removing the tooth. If it is trapped underneath the gumline, then an incision will need to be made before we can carefully remove it section by section. If that’s not the case, then we can grip the tooth and rock it loose before tending to the extraction site.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
To help you heal comfortably at home, we will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions. A few general ones include:
- Changing the gauze pads as needed
- Taking prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
- Using a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time
- Eating only extremely soft foods, like plain yogurt
- Brushing and flossing carefully around the extraction site
- Keeping your head elevated, even while you sleep