Tooth Extractions – Concord, NH
Ensuring Healthier Smiles for the Future
At Generations Dental Care, our team of professionals is here to deliver safe and comfortable treatment options to patients experiencing extreme dental decay or facial trauma. When a tooth becomes loose, there are ways we can attempt to save it; however, when it poses a risk to nearby healthy structures, we must consider
tooth extraction in Concord
. Using advanced technologies and techniques, we remain committed to ensuring gentle care and successful results, so
call our office
to schedule an appointment to learn more about how we ensure healthier smiles for the future.
Why Choose Generations Dental Care for Tooth Extractions?
- Patients Remain in One Location for Treatment
- Highly Skilled and Trained Oral Surgeon for Wisdom Tooth Extractions
- Quality Dental Plan Available for Uninsured Patients
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
It is likely never to be the first form of treatment that our team will recommend; however, if we discover that your tooth is putting the rest of your smile at risk, or you are experiencing one of the other following situations, we’ll begin to develop a plan to remove it:
- You’ve sustained severe facial trauma that has caused significant damage to the tooth.
- You have crowded teeth and need orthodontic treatment to realign your smile; however, we must first remove one or more teeth for effective results.
- You have impacted wisdom teeth that need to be removed to avoid damage to nearby healthy teeth.
- Severe decay has spread throughout the tooth and is putting other teeth at risk.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Removing a tooth requires that we first identify which type of tooth needs to be removed. If it is not a wisdom tooth (third molar), our team can take care of the process. However, if you have a wisdom tooth that has partially erupted or is impacted, our oral surgeon will come in to perform the procedure.
There are typically two types of extraction – simple and surgical. A simple extraction involves removing a tooth that is fully erupted. After administering local anesthesia to numb the mouth, we’ll use a dental elevator to lift the tooth before incorporating dental forceps to rock it back and forth until it separates from the gums.
If a tooth is impacted, we’ll need to perform a surgical extraction, which involves opening the gum tissue to access the underlying tooth. Using specialized instruments, we will often separate the tooth into pieces so that it is less likely to bother the surrounding bone.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Once the procedure is complete, our dental team will provide helpful post-op instructions so that you can ensure a swift and successful recovery. Some of the most important tips to remember include:
- Take any prescribed medications or over-the-counter pain relievers as instructed.
- Make sure to rest after returning home from your dental appointment, as it will take time for the anesthesia to wear off.
- Avoid any strenuous activity following your procedure, as this will only cause you to bleed more.
- Rest with your head elevated to keep the blood from rushing to this area of the body and causing additional pressure and discomfort.
- Avoid any hard, crunchy, or sticky foods for several days so that your gums have a chance to heal.
- Consume water to stay hydrated and flush out bad bacteria from inside your mouth, but do not use a straw, as this can dislodge one of your blood clots.
- Brush and floss your teeth after 24 hours but be careful when nearing your surgical wounds.
- Rinse with a warm saltwater mixture but do not spit or swish.
- Do not smoke or use tobacco while healing from your surgery.