Restore Your Oral Health with Painless and Stress-free Dental Extractions

At Travis A. Bell DDS PLLC we try to preserve your natural teeth. However, dental extractions may be necessary when you have impacted, crowded, or severely damaged teeth. Dental extractions sound scary, but we promise the procedure is comfortable and seamless. Drs. Travis Bell and Janna Matko combine modern technology with personalized care, making dental extractions more comfortable and predictable than ever.

Do you need your tooth removed in Greensboro, North Carolina? Our office can restore your smile with gentle extractions.

Why does my dentist want to remove my tooth?

No one looks forward to losing a tooth, so we prioritize saving natural teeth whenever possible. However, dental extraction is the healthiest and most effective solution in certain situations.

Instances where dental extractions are desirable include:

  • Impacted or dysfunctional wisdom teeth
  • Crowded tooth
  • Irreparably damaged or decayed tooth
  • Advanced periodontal disease
  • An over-retained/ankylosed baby tooth
  • Creating space for orthodontic treatment

While extractions might feel like a step backward, they are a critical step forward in restoring comfort and long-term dental health. And with today’s advanced tooth replacement options, you can confidently recover your healthy, complete smile.

What to expect during a tooth extraction?

A dental extraction may elicit thoughts of medieval torture, but modern extractions are nothing to stress about. Dentists use gentle techniques and powerful anesthetics to perform the procedure quickly and comfortably. Additionally, recovery is much smoother than what many people expect.

Here’s what you can expect.

  • Examination: Better diagnostics mean better results. The dentist uses digital x-rays to examine the condition and position of your tooth and create a customized treatment plan to restore your smile.
  • Simple extraction: Your extraction will be straightforward if your tooth is accessible in the mouth. After anesthetizing your gums, the dentist gently rocks the tooth in several motions to loosen it from its ligaments. Once loose, it’s pulled out with forceps.
  • Surgical extractions: Not all dental extractions are straightforward. The dentist will surgically extract your tooth if it is impacted or severely damaged. They will incise your gums to expose the tooth before sectioning it for less traumatic removal. Then, the area is cleaned and stitched to begin healing.

Unless a tooth is causing significant crowding with adjacent teeth or it is a wisdom tooth, the extracted tooth must be replaced to preserve your confidence, aesthetics, and oral health. Our office provides several options to fill the gap. Our top choice is a dental implant, but partials and bridges are available as faster, non-surgical options.

What should I expect after tooth removal?

After removing your tooth, aftercare is critical to ensure a successful procedure. Otherwise, you may develop a dry socket, infection, and other complications.

Here are tips to encourage a full recovery.

  • Medication: Pain medications will be provided to manage discomfort. We may also give antibiotics to manage infections.
  • Diet: Adhere to a soft diet and avoid hot, spicy foods until you heal.
  • Oral hygiene: Brush and floss your teeth diligently, but avoid the extraction site to preserve the clot.
  • Don’ts: Avoid smoking, alcohol use, spitting, and activities that require suction like using a straw to prevent disrupting clot formation.

Are you interested in extractions?

Leaving a troubled tooth intact when it should be extracted can escalate into bigger problems. Don’t let an irreparable, infected, or damaged tooth compromise your smile and comfort. Call (336) 274-8386 and reclaim your healthy smile with gentle extractions at Travis A Bell DDS PLLC.