Oral Surgery
Making ‘goodbye’ as painless as possible. We’re sorry, but in some cases, you may have to get a tooth removed due to various issues. Whether it’s a wisdom tooth or a tooth that had trauma, it may be an unpleasant experience. However, at Primary Integrative Dentistry in Los Angeles, California, we will do everything we can to make this treatment as painless and forgettable as possible. For patients in the East Bay who experience dental trauma or other urgent situations, learn about our emergency dentist services in Brentwood.
Oral Surgery Q&A
Dr. Gabi may determine that you need a tooth extraction for various reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
The removal of a single tooth can lead to issues related to your chewing ability, your jaw joint, and shifting teeth, which may have a major impact on your dental health. To avoid these complications, Dr. Gabi will discuss alternatives to extractions, as well as replacement options for the extracted tooth.
What to expect
At the time of the extraction, the doctor will numb your tooth, jawbone, and gums that surround the area with a local anesthetic.
During the extraction process, you will feel a lot of pressure. This is from the process of firmly rocking the tooth to widen the socket for removal.
You feel the pressure without pain as the anesthetic has numbed the nerves, stopping the transference of pain, yet the nerves that transmit pressure are not profoundly affected.
If you do feel pain at any time during the extraction, please let us know right away!