What To Expect When You Have A Tooth Extracted
When you have a decayed or broken tooth, your dentist usually prefers to save it rather than pull the tooth. In some cases though, it's necessary to pull a tooth. This may happen if the tooth isn't positioned properly and it pushes against other teeth. There may even be times when you have a toothache and can't afford a root canal and crown so you opt to have the tooth pulled. Although pulling is usually considered a last resort, it is an effective way to deal with a problem tooth. If you're considering having a tooth pulled, here's what you can expect.
Simple Extraction Procedure
A simple tooth extraction is a fairly easy procedure. Your dentist injects anesthetic into the area around the tooth so it is totally numb before it is pulled out. Then the tooth is loosened and pulled out with forceps. In order to grab the tooth and pull it out, there has to be enough healthy enamel that won't crumble under the pressure of the forceps. Pulling out a tooth isn't painful when the area is numbed properly. However, you'll still be able to feel pressure during the procedure, but it shouldn't cause discomfort.
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Instead, your dentist will remove it surgically. This involves making an incision in your gum and cutting out the tooth. The area is numbed first with local anesthesia and you may also receive IV sedation to keep you relaxed. Your gum will be sore after the extraction due to the incision, but it should heal quickly.
Recovery
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