Tooth Extractions – Eugene
Say Goodbye to Your Troublesome Tooth
No one wants to have a tooth extracted. Your dentist will only ever recommend one as a last resort. Sometimes, a tooth is beyond repair and needs to be removed to preserve the health of the rest of your smile. At For Beautiful Smiles, we offer same-day emergency visits and tooth extractions in Eugene so you can say goodbye to your troublesome tooth. Continue reading to learn more about tooth extractions.
Why Choose For Beautiful Smiles for a Tooth Extraction?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
- We Offer Oral Conscious Sedation
- Flexible Financing Available
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
We will always do everything we can to help patients keep their natural teeth, but sometimes this isn’t a feasible option. Here are some reasons why a tooth extraction might be necessary to preserve the health of your smile:
- You have severe, irreparable damage or decay
- An extraction is needed for the long-term success of a restoration
- To allow you to undergo orthodontic treatment
- If your tooth is impacted and unable to erupt properly
- If a primary tooth doesn’t fall out on its own
- If there isn’t enough room in your mouth to accommodate wisdom teeth
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Teeth are removed by one of two methods: pulling or surgical extraction. Teeth are only “pulled” when they have fully emerged from the gumline. In this case, we will start by numbing the area around your tooth and using a clasping tool to shift the tooth around until it breaks away from the gumline. If pulling the tooth isn’t a possibility, the tooth will need to be surgically extracted. For this procedure, a small incision is made into your gum tissue, allowing us to reach your tooth and completely remove it.
To decide which extraction method is ideal for you, we need to closely examine your smile in person. If necessary, we will also discuss tooth replacement options to prevent complications from occurring.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Before you leave our practice, we will provide you with specific aftercare instructions to prevent complications and remain comfortable. Everyone’s case is different, but here are some of the key steps we recommend for a speedy recovery:
- Rinse with saltwater 24 hours after your procedure
- Avoid using tobacco products until your mouth has healed
- Elevate your head while sleeping
- Get plenty of rest
- Take recommended over-the-counter pain relievers and prescribed medicines as directed
- Apply an ice pack to reduce swelling and numb discomfort
- Stay away from hard, crunchy, and sticky foods until the area heals