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Tooth Extraction Tucson
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Whether you have a chipped tooth, crooked tooth or broken tooth, our team of dentists in Tucson AZ create specific treatment plans based on our client's tooth extraction needs. This plan focuses on a safe, painless process with the quickest recovery possible. A temporary denture is then create while wait for the gum to heal and be ready for a dental implant.
What is a Tooth Extraction? Tooth extraction is the process of removing a tooth or teeth from the jaw. Most people wish to keep their natural teeth, but at times it is not realistic. Tooth extraction is often an emergency procedure after having a fractured or broken tooth due to an accident or injury. Tooth removal is also undergone on a tooth that has decayed and is causing too much pain. It is essential to find the right qualified dentist to perform a tooth extraction procedure for the best results. A general dentist can perform an extraction when the tooth is all in one piece. However, when a tooth or teeth have been impacted and are cracked, split, broken or bent, often an oral surgeon is required. Our team of dentists and oral surgeons in Tucson can perform same-day extractions and get you back to normal right away! Click the button above and give us a call. Let's Get Your Smile Back! |
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Reasons for Pulling Teeth
There are several reasons why people need a tooth extraction in Tucson AZ. Our skilled dentists will always attempt to preserve the natural tooth via root canal or filling if possible. However, when this is not possible, here are some other reasons for pulling teeth:
- The jaw is crowded and needs space for new teeth to grow
- Tooth decay beyond repair with fillings or dental crowns
- Wisdom teeth growing in sideways
- To create space for teeth alignment procedures such as braces, retainers or Invisalign
- Oral diseases like pediatric periodontal disease
- To prepare the area for dental implants
Types of Tooth Extractions
Main types of tooth extractions in Tucson AZ
There are 3 main types of tooth extraction procedures. It is always our goal to ensure a painless and effective extraction of the damaged or affected tooth or teeth while providing the best chances for a speedy recovery.
1. Simple Extraction
A simple extraction involves extracting a tooth above the gum surface easily accessible to dental tools. It takes a short time to do a simple tooth extraction procedure. Our general dentist will use local anesthesia to numb the surrounding areas. The pulling method involves the dentist taking hold of the tooth and wiggling it in place to loosen it until it comes out. You will need to rest after an emergency tooth extraction in Tucson to ensure that you give your jaw some time to heal.
Both Simple & Surgical Extractions are required to be performed before installing dental implants. (as seen below)
2. Surgical Extraction
An Oral Surgeon is required to perform a surgical extraction. This is typically required to remove teeth fragments that are below the gum's surface. It is suitable for broken or cracked teeth that are hard to reach with dental tools. The procedure may require a general anesthesiologist to put you under before the procedure and prevent you from feeling the pain. Some devices like a drill and a scalpel may be utilized in the surgical extraction process. At times, you may need stitches to help seal the wound and speed up the healing process. It is the best way to remove fragments of remaining teeth in the jaw or to remove teeth that have decayed past the gumline.
People often become accustomed to the incessant pain of a tooth infection or disease and begin to accept it as part of their everyday life. Our patients often say that they feel so much better and experience a lot of relief with this procedure as it removes pain that has built up over years.
There are 3 main types of tooth extraction procedures. It is always our goal to ensure a painless and effective extraction of the damaged or affected tooth or teeth while providing the best chances for a speedy recovery.
1. Simple Extraction
A simple extraction involves extracting a tooth above the gum surface easily accessible to dental tools. It takes a short time to do a simple tooth extraction procedure. Our general dentist will use local anesthesia to numb the surrounding areas. The pulling method involves the dentist taking hold of the tooth and wiggling it in place to loosen it until it comes out. You will need to rest after an emergency tooth extraction in Tucson to ensure that you give your jaw some time to heal.
Both Simple & Surgical Extractions are required to be performed before installing dental implants. (as seen below)
2. Surgical Extraction
An Oral Surgeon is required to perform a surgical extraction. This is typically required to remove teeth fragments that are below the gum's surface. It is suitable for broken or cracked teeth that are hard to reach with dental tools. The procedure may require a general anesthesiologist to put you under before the procedure and prevent you from feeling the pain. Some devices like a drill and a scalpel may be utilized in the surgical extraction process. At times, you may need stitches to help seal the wound and speed up the healing process. It is the best way to remove fragments of remaining teeth in the jaw or to remove teeth that have decayed past the gumline.
People often become accustomed to the incessant pain of a tooth infection or disease and begin to accept it as part of their everyday life. Our patients often say that they feel so much better and experience a lot of relief with this procedure as it removes pain that has built up over years.
3. Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth removal in Tucson is typically performed on teenagers and young adults when their wisdom teeth begin to grow in. This may be done preemptively in order to prevent the risk of potential oral infections, diseases or dental issues as the teeth begin to grow in. Wisdom teeth often grow crooked or sideways, putting pressure on the jaw bone, which can lead to permanent damage. If not treated right away, this can be very painful and cause swollen gums.
If you are wondering if wisdom teeth removal is right for your child, our dental specialists will be happy to assist you. Please visit our Wisdom Teeth Removal Page Here.
Wisdom teeth removal in Tucson is typically performed on teenagers and young adults when their wisdom teeth begin to grow in. This may be done preemptively in order to prevent the risk of potential oral infections, diseases or dental issues as the teeth begin to grow in. Wisdom teeth often grow crooked or sideways, putting pressure on the jaw bone, which can lead to permanent damage. If not treated right away, this can be very painful and cause swollen gums.
If you are wondering if wisdom teeth removal is right for your child, our dental specialists will be happy to assist you. Please visit our Wisdom Teeth Removal Page Here.
What To Expect
Patients must prepare appropriately for a tooth extraction procedure so that it is stress-free. Please share with us any conditions or allergies to medication that you have. These are important to ensure you have a safe and effective tooth extraction procedure.
Our team will inform you about the estimated duration of your procedure as well as the type of anesthesia that will be used.
If general anesthesia is used, please plan for someone to pick you up after the operation.
Once you walk into the dentist's office, you will be shown into the examination room. An anesthetist will administer local anesthesia around the tooth or general anesthesia to make you unconscious. We will conduct a few test to make sure you do not feel any pain. Once complete, the dentist will proceed with the extraction. The actual extraction is quite brief. Post-operation, a gauze is placed on the wound to prevent bleeding. You will be given pain killers and aftercare instructions to follow for the next 3-5 days.
Please clear 24 hours after the procedure and use that time to rest. It is normal to experience a little swelling on your jaw and around the wound. However, the swelling should go down within two to three days after the procedure. You can resume brushing your teeth after 24 hours, but be careful not to touch the wounded area. It is advisable to take liquids for 24 hours as the wound heals over. Avoid drinking using a straw, or any action that may cause suction or pressure to the mouth.
Return to normal activity and daily life can usually be done within 24 - 48 hours. Most people heal completely within a week.
Our team will inform you about the estimated duration of your procedure as well as the type of anesthesia that will be used.
If general anesthesia is used, please plan for someone to pick you up after the operation.
Once you walk into the dentist's office, you will be shown into the examination room. An anesthetist will administer local anesthesia around the tooth or general anesthesia to make you unconscious. We will conduct a few test to make sure you do not feel any pain. Once complete, the dentist will proceed with the extraction. The actual extraction is quite brief. Post-operation, a gauze is placed on the wound to prevent bleeding. You will be given pain killers and aftercare instructions to follow for the next 3-5 days.
Please clear 24 hours after the procedure and use that time to rest. It is normal to experience a little swelling on your jaw and around the wound. However, the swelling should go down within two to three days after the procedure. You can resume brushing your teeth after 24 hours, but be careful not to touch the wounded area. It is advisable to take liquids for 24 hours as the wound heals over. Avoid drinking using a straw, or any action that may cause suction or pressure to the mouth.
Return to normal activity and daily life can usually be done within 24 - 48 hours. Most people heal completely within a week.
How to Book an Appointment
Call Us to book a no-obligation oral examination from our experts.
Most customers find us by searching "emergency tooth extraction near me" or from a referral by another satisfied customer. If you cannot get through to us by phone, leave a voicemail. You can fill in a request form below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Call Us to book a no-obligation oral examination from our experts.
Most customers find us by searching "emergency tooth extraction near me" or from a referral by another satisfied customer. If you cannot get through to us by phone, leave a voicemail. You can fill in a request form below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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