At Mind Your Mouth, we understand that there’s nothing that can compare to your natural, home-grown teeth. That’s why we always try to salvage them whenever possible. However, in some cases, like if you have a severely decayed or damaged tooth that can’t be repaired, removing it can help us save the rest of your smile. We offer tooth extractions in South Portland, ME to help improve your oral health and provide the rest of your smile with a healthy foundation so it can thrive.
There are several different reasons in which we may suggest getting a tooth extraction. Some of these include:
Before we jump to an extraction as a solution, we’ll see if there’s any way that we’ll be able to save and repair your natural tooth. If you have any questions during your appointment or are worried about replacing your extracted tooth, just ask our team! We have plenty of modern dental solutions to help restore your smile.
Typically, a surgical extraction is used to remove a badly decayed or damaged tooth. In this case, we thoroughly numb the patient’s mouth so they don’t feel any pain during their time in the treatment chair. Once they are ready to begin, we gently grip the tooth and rock it loose until it’s ready to be removed. At this point, we can take it out and tend to the extraction site.
Important note: If the tooth is trapped beneath the gumline, then we will need to first make an incision to access it. Then, we can remove it section by section and tend to the extraction site.
To ensure you heal as quickly and comfortably as possible, we will provide you with a list of aftercare instructions, like:
Do you have any questions for us regarding tooth extractions? If so, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! We’d be happy to provide you with the answers you’re looking for so the entire treatment process is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
