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Do You Need Tooth Extraction Treatment at W Dentistry?
You may be feeling anxious, worried, or even terrified at the idea of having a tooth removed. However, at W Dentistry, we will be there to guide you through the process and give you the best care available while ensuring you’re happy and relaxed.
Our dentists at W Dentistry will do everything they can to prevent the need for tooth extraction, whether that’s placing a filling or crown or performing root canal therapy. While teeth are incredibly durable, they are also susceptible to infections or might have suffered trauma. In this case, the only option may be tooth extraction, but there is no need to worry! W Dentistry has a fantastic team of experts to guide you through the process and ensure you’re comfortable and relaxed every step of the way.
Why You May Need a Tooth Extraction
Situations that require a tooth extraction vary from patient to patient. Therefore it is best to contact W Dentistry right away if you’re experiencing any discomfort in your smile. Some reasons why you may need a tooth extraction are:
- Teeth with levels of decay so severe that the repair is impossible
- Impacted teeth that may be trapped underneath other teeth, bone, or gum tissue
- To make room for dentures, partial or full
- Baby teeth that may not have fallen out on their own
- Wisdom teeth that have emerged and are causing pain or misalignment
- Severe oral infections of the inner tooth
- Physical trauma that has damaged the tooth
In some of these cases, tooth extraction is the best option to help you if your teeth are too damaged, and in turn, it will help relieve pain and stop the decay and disease. This is a great option to maintain your lifelong dental health and improve the appearance of your smile.
The Extraction Process
There are two different extraction processes, and depending on the tooth, the procedure will vary. If the tooth is easily accessible, our dentists will administer local anesthetic to the tooth and surrounding area and use specialized instruments to remove the tooth gently and painlessly. If the tooth is impacted or is more complicated to remove for a variety of reasons, we may need to perform a surgical extraction by making a small incision in the gum tissue and/or cutting the tooth into smaller pieces before following the same steps we would for the first extraction process. Both of these procedures are focused on your comfort, and we are here to provide you with options to ensure your time at W Dentistry is relaxed and pain-free. After the extraction, we will go over post-extraction care with you so that you heal correctly and as quickly as possible while knowing that we’re here for you after you leave our office. We also offer same-day tooth extraction if needed. As always, if you need anything, give us a call.
If you are looking for a dentist offering same-day tooth extraction, contact our office today! Our team of dental professionals are experts in teeth removal and have years of experience. Are you worried about the cost of tooth extraction? We offer a competitively affordable price on tooth extraction in Lubbock and work with your insurance to ensure that you get all the coverage possible. Call now to schedule your appointment.
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