Although it may be scary or painful, surgical extraction is sometimes necessary to protect your oral health. While sounding daunting, surgical extractions are routine procedures for our Sun Smile team. From start to finish, we are here to ease your pain and anxiety. We aim to improve your oral health through expert advice and skilled procedures.
Surgical extractions don’t have to be a frightening process. We can help you every step of the way. We offer extraction, an oral surgery for patients with wisdom teeth and people who want to remove a tooth, to the public.
Understanding a Surgical Extraction
To begin with, it is helpful to know what a surgical extraction is. Surgical extractions remove a tooth that can’t be easily accessed or extracted through a simple pull. Routine extractions involve teeth that are visible, which means that your dentist can easily grasp them with forceps.
On the other hand, you may need a surgical extraction when a tooth is impacted or broken at the gum line. Teeth that need careful attention due to their position or condition will also need extraction.
Why Do You Need A Surgical Extraction?
You may need a surgical extraction for a variety of reasons. For example, your dental team will extract an impacted wisdom tooth to prevent infection, pain, or damage to the surrounding teeth. If you have severely decayed or broken teeth that your dental team can’t access, you may need a surgical extraction. Of course, your dentist will thoroughly assess your oral health to find the best option for your oral health.
What is the Difference Between Routine and Surgical Extractions?
Routine extractions involve removing visible teeth with forceps. However, surgical extractions are more complex. They are common for removing broken or impacted teeth. Surgical extractions may require incisions, bone removal, or tooth sectioning. This will ensure a safe and effective removal process.
Do Surgical Extractions Hurt?
A common question about surgical extractions concerns pain. Our dental team wants to prioritize your comfort, so various anesthesia options are available. These will help ensure that you don’t feel pain during your procedure. Additionally, our team can use local anesthesia or even sedation dentistry for our patients with anxiety or complex extractions.
Typically, patients experience some level of swelling and comfort for a few days following their procedure. As a result, your dentist will provide post-operative care instructions. These instructions will also include pain management techniques and dietary restrictions. Therefore, your recovery process will vary from person to person.