What Happens After My Tooth Extraction?

At LANCO Dental Care, we’re proud to provide a complete range of general and preventive dentistry services for the entire family. One of the main goals of general dentistry is to maintain the integrity and beautiful aesthetics of your pearly whites. But certain occasions may require other interventions – including tooth extraction.

Tooth extractions may be necessary to remove wisdom teeth, baby teeth, or teeth that cannot otherwise be saved because they’ve incurred an injury or severe decay. Whatever the cause, removing a tooth is sometimes the best option to preserve your oral health and prevent future problems.

Everyone’s needs are different, and we’re here to personalize your plan for an optimal outcome. So, contact us today or visit us in Lancaster, PA.

Why might I need a tooth extraction?

There are many reasons that a patient may need a tooth extraction, including:

• Injuries or decay

• As an aid to certain orthodontic treatments

• To remove baby teeth that are obstructing the eruption of permanent teeth

• To extract wisdom teeth, which can throw off a patient’s dental alignment

Plus, removing an infected tooth can reduce the chances that the infection could spread throughout the mouth. An extraction could also be required if a patient no longer has the proper bone support due to various reasons, such as gum disease.

And while the reasons are many, there’s at least one thing you can depend on: the same great, compassionate care, no matter your needs. Additionally, our detail-attentive specialists will tailor your treatment plan to your specific needs, so you and your family can enjoy many years of dental health and all its benefits.

What happens after my tooth extraction?

We strive to make our tooth extractions as easy as possible, so we administer local anesthesia for your comfort and to minimize pain. The procedure is straightforward: we use a device known as an elevator to loosen the tooth and elevate it from the socket. We then close the socket using sutures to initiate the healing area and will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions.

Post-procedure, it’s recommended that you eat soft, cool foods for a few days. And, as after any dental procedure, rest and recuperation are essential. In addition, it’s crucial that you avoid smoking, using straws, and spitting, as the intra-oral suction that results could undo your sutures, lead to bleeding, and delay the recovery process.

And to alleviate the adverse aftereffects following an extraction, you can utilize cold compresses along with over-the-counter pain medications to improve your comfort and reduce any swelling and lingering aches. We may also provide prescription medications or antibiotics on an as-needed basis. We’ll also schedule a follow-up to see that your healing is progressing as it should and to help you enjoy an optimal outcome.

Contact us today for top-notch preventive care

The thought of tooth extractions may inspire dread and anxiety, but it shouldn’t. Thanks to modern techniques, an extraction is easier, quicker, and less painful than ever. Plus, seeking timely treatment is always in your best interest, as it’s more efficient and convenient to nip a problem in the bud.

Putting off a dental appointment can lead to more serious and time-consuming troubles down the road, but you can guard your oral health by reaching out to us today at LANCO Dental Care in Lancaster, PA.