SURGICAL EXTRACTIONS
Kindred Dental
DENTIST LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Dental Extraction Specialist
Dental Extraction Specialist
Dental Extractions are sometimes necessary and the decision will be made by you and your dentist. Dr. Nicolas Kindred at Kindred Dental offers dental extractions for patients in Washington D.C.
Dental Extractions Q & A
Dental Extractions in Washington D.C.
Who Are The Ideal Candidates For Tooth Extraction?
- This procedure is commonly performed on teenagers and adult patients. It is ideal for candidates who want to maintain the health of their teeth and gums. The procedure can be undergone for a variety of reasons, some of which are:
- The most common reason for people to undergo Exodontics is because of unhealthy teeth. Unhealthy teeth can occur due to tooth decay, root canal infection and gum disease.
- In many of the younger patients, overcrowding of the teeth may occur which can disalign the jaw and can sometimes cause great pain.
- Sometimes, the wisdom teeth might remain inside the gum itself and can cause swelling, inflammation, infection etc.
What are dental extractions?
In situations where teeth have unrepairable damage from extreme decay, periodontal disease, or unresponsive root canals, a tooth may need to be extracted. Other situations that may require a dental extractions include needing to create space for orthodontic procedures. When a dental extraction is performed, the patient is first given anesthetic by injection to numb the tooth and surrounding area. After the numbing has taken effect, no pain should be felt during the extraction. Next the tooth will be extracted either through a rocking motion or by being sectioned to be removed in pieces.
After a tooth extraction, it is completely necessary to follow the after-care instructions provided by your Washington D.C. dentist. Failing to do so may result in complications or infection.
Once the jaw has recovered from the extraction and healed completely, it may be time to look at solutions for replacement. A dental implant might be the solution you’re looking for to take the place of the extracted tooth. Call your dentist when the extracted bone tissue and area is completely healed to discuss your options.
What are surgical extractions?
Wisdom teeth are a common concern for most people and generally become an issue in the late teens and early 20’s. Wisdom teeth are third molars that grow in the back of your mouth. Many times, wisdom teeth are impacted or there is not enough space in the jaw to fit them. In these cases, dental extraction of wisdom teeth often gives patients relief of pain and potential damage to their surrounding teeth. Common problems associated with wisdom teeth include:
- Crowding of surrounding teeth
- Partial eruption
- Impacted teeth
- Nerve damage