What You Need to Know About Dental Extractions
Do you have an impacted, painful, or severely damaged tooth? Westwyn Dental LLC offers painless dental extractions in Berwyn, Illinois. Stop living with a painful or infected tooth. Schedule an appointment with Drs. Connor Schroyer and Isabella Duarte. It’s our promise your dental extraction will be quick, simple, and painless, and you’ll be back on your feet in no time!
Why do I need dental extraction?
We try everything possible to save your natural teeth. Our team uses root canals, inlays, crowns, and fillings to save natural teeth. Unfortunately, dental extraction remains integral in dental care even with advanced restorative services.
Our dentist will recommend tooth removal if you have:
- Irreparable damaged, infected, or decayed teeth
- Advanced gum disease
- Overcrowding in the mouth
- Impacted (ingrown) wisdom teeth
- An ectopic (poorly positioned) tooth
If you are in pain and need dental extraction, don’t delay treatment because it can lead to serious dental issues. Dental extractions are seamless and painless. Even better, we have viable tooth replacements like dental implants, bridges, and dentures to replace the extracted tooth.
The dental extraction process: What can I expect?
Your treatment starts with a consultation with our dentist. We’ll review your medical history and examine your tooth with digital X-rays to determine its location and extent of damage.
Here are the two types of extractions.
- Simple extractions: General extractions are excellent for teeth visible and accessible in the mouth. During a simple extraction, the dentist uses elevators and forceps to grasp the tooth and gently rock it to loosen it from its ligaments. Once loosened, the doctor pulls out the tooth from its socket in one piece. Simple extractions take a relatively short time and are typically administered under local anesthesia.
- Surgical extractions: These extractions are more complex and are administered to impacted or severely damaged/decayed teeth. The procedure involves making a small incision on the gums to access the tooth. The tooth may be broken into several pieces for easier removal. Surgical extractions may need general anesthesia or sedation dentistry for optimal comfort.
After extraction, we’ll give you instructions to follow at home for a seamless recovery. Generally, we’ll provide guidelines on pain management, diet, and oral hygiene. We’ll also schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your healing and remove any stitches if necessary.
Should I replace my extracted tooth?
Yes! Unless it’s wisdom, overcrowded, or over-retained baby tooth, you should replace your extracted tooth to maintain your aesthetics, oral function, and confidence. Dental implants are the number one recommended choice for replacing missing teeth because of their predictability, aesthetics, and natural feel. However, we offer dentures and bridges as more affordable alternatives.
Is tooth extraction safe during pregnancy?
Yes, we can perform tooth extraction during pregnancy if necessary. However, we only do it if the benefits outweigh the risks. The second trimester is generally considered the best time for non-emergency dental procedures, while elective extractions are postponed until after delivery. Untreated infections pose more risks than extraction. So, removal may be the best option in cases of severe decay or abscess.
Do you need tooth removal?
Whatever the reason you need dental extraction in Berwyn, IL, you can rest assured you are in the best hands. WestwynDental LLC combines advanced technology and gentle care to deliver stress-free extractions. Call (708) 797-9377 and schedule an appointment today!
