{"id":272,"date":"2016-06-28T15:52:57","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T15:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.generationsdental.com\/?p=272"},"modified":"2016-08-24T14:50:28","modified_gmt":"2016-08-24T14:50:28","slug":"concord-general-dentist-discusses-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/28\/concord-general-dentist-discusses-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Concord General Dentist Discusses Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/iStock_000051031502_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"concord general dentist\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/iStock_000051031502_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/iStock_000051031502_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/iStock_000051031502_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Tooth extraction, or the complete removal of the tooth and its root, is necessary when a tooth becomes so damaged it cannot be saved by root canal treatment. Advanced gum disease, injury, and severe decay can all necessitate the removal of a tooth. Wisdom teeth often require extraction due to impaction or infection. As your Concord <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/meet-the-doctors.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">general dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the team at Generations Dental Care performs tooth extractions in-office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How Teeth Are Extracted: Simple and Surgical Extractions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To remove the affected tooth, your dentist will administer local anesthesia along with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">oral conscious sedation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as desired. There are two methods of extraction: simple extraction and surgical extraction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simple extraction is performed when the tooth is visible outside of the gum line and can be pulled out in one piece, using forceps or other extraction instruments. A surgical extraction is necessary when the tooth is partially or completely buried beneath the gum line (often the case with impacted wisdom teeth) and must be removed in pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stitches may be necessary after your tooth extraction. You will be instructed to bite down on a clean gauze following your procedure to help stop bleeding. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recovery From Tooth Extraction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keeping a few things in mind after your tooth extraction will help to ensure your recovery takes place as quickly and comfortably as possible. Tips to enjoy a speedy recovery following tooth extraction include the following.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manage pain by taking your painkillers as directed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reduce swelling by applying an icepack to the affected area in 15-minute intervals (15 minutes on, 15 minutes off)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">24 hours after your procedure, begin rinsing your mouth regularly with warm salt water to reduce the risk of infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plan to take it easy in the first few days following your extraction, as physical exertion slows recovery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maintain a soft foods diet until discomfort allows regular eating habits to resume<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid using a straw to keep sutures stable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not smoke or use tobacco<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Continue to brush your teeth, but do so carefully<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your symptoms, bleeding, swelling, and discomfort, should subside within a few days following your tooth extraction. If side effects do not improve or if they worsen during this time, contact your dentist for quick attention. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prevent Teeth Extractions With Excellent Dental Hygiene<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can greatly reduce your risk for tooth extraction by staying on top of your dental hygiene habits. Brushing your teeth for two minutes, at least twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist every six months will help you maintain healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime. When was your last visit to Generations Dental Care? If you haven\u2019t had a cleaning and checkup this year, you\u2019re past due for preventive care. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.generationsdental.com\/request-an-appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Request your appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> online today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth extraction, or the complete removal of the tooth and its root, is necessary when a tooth becomes so damaged it cannot be saved by root canal treatment. Advanced gum disease, injury, and severe decay can all necessitate the removal of a tooth. Wisdom teeth often require extraction due to impaction or infection. 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