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    • Patient forms
    • DOCTOR AND STAFF
    • PROCEDURES
      • Dental Emergencies
      • Tooth Removal
      • Exams and Cleanings
      • deep cleanings
      • Composite fillings
      • Tooth Whitening
      • Dental Implants
      • Removable Partial Denture
      • TMJ Disorder
      • DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN
    • HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
      • Tooth Removal Home Care
      • Fillings Post Op Care
      • Crown/Bridge Post Op Care
      • WHITENING INSTRUCTIONS
      • Implant Post Op
      • Use of Irrigating Syringe
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Toole Family Dentistry

Toole Family DentistryToole Family DentistryToole Family Dentistry
  • Home
  • Patient forms
  • DOCTOR AND STAFF
  • PROCEDURES
    • Dental Emergencies
    • Tooth Removal
    • Exams and Cleanings
    • deep cleanings
    • Composite fillings
    • Tooth Whitening
    • Dental Implants
    • Removable Partial Denture
    • TMJ Disorder
    • DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN
  • HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
    • Tooth Removal Home Care
    • Fillings Post Op Care
    • Crown/Bridge Post Op Care
    • WHITENING INSTRUCTIONS
    • Implant Post Op
    • Use of Irrigating Syringe
  • Contact
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Tooth Extraction

Tooth Extraction

 Reasons for a tooth extraction (removal)

There are numerous situations in which a simple extraction can help alleviate pain or prepare you for another cosmetic or restorative procedure.  Some common reasons for extraction include:

  • Advanced periodontal disease (gum disease) that has loosened the tooth roots
  • Extra teeth or baby teeth that impede adult teeth
  • Preparing a patient for orthodontic treatment
  • Removing a fractured or malformed tooth
  • Severe tooth decay which cannot be remedied with root canal therapy and or crown

How is a tooth extracted?

As a precaution, Dr. Toole will first take X-rays of the tooth or teeth in question, to help plan the procedure.  After preparing a method of extraction, you will be given a local anesthetic that will prevent you from feeling pain during the procedure.  Next, Dr. Toole will use an instrument called an elevator to lift the tooth and loosen ligaments and gum tissue around the base of the tooth.  Finally, Dr. Toole will use a pair of forceps, to gently rock the tooth back and forth until it breaks free of the ligaments holding it in the gum tissue.  Occasionally, a stubborn tooth will resist the dentist’s soft tug, refusing to come out.  In these and more complex cases, the tooth may need to be broken up into smaller pieces for removal.  This is called a 'surgical extraction.'

Once removed, we will pack gauze into the socket and have you place pressure on the area by biting down.  If necessary, the dentist will place stitches to close the socket.

If you are sick the week prior to your scheduled extraction or on the day of, please contact our office, as alternative arrangements may need to be made.  Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about tooth extraction.

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