717 Newfield St. Middletown, CT 06457
Wisdom Tooth Extraction in Middletown, CT
At Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we understand the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Therefore, we approach tooth extraction with careful consideration. Our primary objective is to preserve your natural teeth, so if we suggest removing one, it is because there is a valid reason behind it.
If we do recommend tooth extraction, rest assured that we will thoroughly explain the rationale behind it and how it will contribute to your long-term oral health.
Why do dentists recommend tooth extraction?
When all other options to restore teeth with the following issues have been tried and failed, the most optimal and sole solution is to extract the tooth. Various oral health conditions can result in the need for tooth extraction, including:
- Severe tooth decay
- Advanced gum diseased
- Dental abscess or infection
- A tooth has broken off below the gum line.
- Crowded or impacted wisdom teeth
Other reasons we might recommend tooth removal are to prepare for dental implant placement, dentures, or orthodontic treatment.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Not everyone experiences problems with their wisdom teeth, but for many, there is not enough room in the jaw for them to come in properly. This can result in pain or overcrowding of the teeth, and in some cases, the wisdom teeth may grow underneath other molars and become impacted or stuck.
The procedure for removing wisdom teeth varies depending on whether they have fully emerged or are impacted. If the tooth is not impacted, removal is usually a simple process. However, if the tooth is impacted in the gum, surgical removal may be necessary.
Our team will assess your situation and recommend the removal of your wisdom teeth if it is deemed necessary.
Tooth Extraction Self-Care
The after-care steps for both simple and surgical extractions are typically the same.
- After your procedure, it is important to give your body time to heal and recover, so make sure to take the rest of the day off.
- For the extraction site, we will apply sterile gauze. You should bite down on it for approximately an hour or until the bleeding stops. After that, replace it with fresh gauze.
- Avoid smoking or drinking through a straw as these actions can dislodge the protective clot that forms over the extraction site.
- Consider planning a diet of soft foods for the next few days. Options such as pudding, cooled soup, broth, and yogurt are all suitable choices.
- Continue brushing your teeth as usual, but be cautious to avoid the extraction site.
If you experience any complications, please don't hesitate to call our emergency dentists. They are just a phone call away.
Comfortable Tooth Extraction in Middletown, CT
If you require a tooth extraction for any reason, please reach out to Advanced Family & Cosmetic Dentistry for assistance. In case of pain, we offer emergency tooth extractions and provide same-day appointments.
New Patients & Emergency Appointments Welcome!