Tooth Extractions Houston
When It’s Time to Remove Problem Teeth
Tooth extractions are necessary procedures that no dentist wants to perform. After all, their goal is to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible! If one or more are damaged, decayed, or severely infected, however, then they have no other choice; they must perform an extraction to avoid causing further harm to your oral health. If you believe that a tooth extraction in Houston might be what you need, contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Viet Tran today.
Why Choose Smiles of Memorial for Tooth Extractions?
- High-Quality Tooth Replacement Options
- In-House Dental Implant Placement & Restoration
- We Tailor Every Procedure to Our Patients’ Needs
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
As we mentioned above, our goal is to preserve your natural teeth and keep them healthy for as long as possible. There are times, however, when it is in your best interest (or your child’s) to have a tooth extracted. This could be the case for a variety of reasons, including:
- Cracked Tooth
- Trauma
- Disease
- Orthodontic Treatment
- Impacted Wisdom Tooth
- Baby Teeth
Whatever the reason you need a tooth extraction, you’ll be happy to know that it is a very routine procedure. Plus, a tooth extraction is nothing to be feared when done by an experienced hand. Our talented and experienced emergency dentist, Dr. Viet Tran, will go the extra mile to make the entire treatment process as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
The first step in any extraction is getting an exam and X-ray to assess the position of the tooth roots and the condition of the surrounding bone. This will allow any possible complications to be anticipated.
As for the actual procedure, you will be given local anesthesia, which will numb the area around the tooth that is to be extracted. Once you’re relaxed, comfortable, and ready to begin, we will carefully remove your tooth, tend to the extraction site, and give you detailed aftercare instructions.
Important note: If you are nervous or need multiple teeth extracted, you can opt for additional sedatives such as oral sedatives (taken in pill form), nitrous oxide (which is inhaled), and/or conscious sedation (which is given through an IV)!
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
To ensure you heal quickly and without any obstacles, we will provide you with a list of aftercare instructions, including:
- Take prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
- Don’t use a straw, spit, drink alcohol, or smoke
- Drink water to stay hydrated
- Carefully brush and floss around the extraction site
- Avoid crunchy, spicy, hot, and cold foods
- Change the gauze pads as needed
If you are struggling with a throbbing toothache, there is a significant crack in your enamel, or you’re dealing with abnormal dental symptoms, like persistent sensitivity, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team at Smiles of Memorial Dentistry. The sooner you do, the sooner we can figure out the root of the problem and the best way to restore your healthy, pain-free smile.