An extraction is a treatment performed in order to remove a tooth that the dentist believes cannot be repaired.
Wisdom teeth are commonly extracted due to lack of space, pain, orthodontic treatment, etc.
IMPROVING HEALTH
The procedure is simple, local anesthesia is used to avoid pain during the treatment. In the case of a procedure that requires surgery, a surgeon intervenes.
BENEFITS
Pain relief: Tooth extraction can relieve the pain and discomfort associated with a dental infection or damaged tooth.
Preventing the spread of infection: If a tooth is infected or damaged, it can spread infection to other teeth and surrounding tissues. Removing the tooth can prevent the infection from spreading.
Prevent gum disease: Teeth that are damaged or infected can contribute to gum disease. Tooth extraction can help prevent gum disease.
Prevent tooth crowding: If there are too many teeth in the mouth, teeth can become crowded and move out of their natural position. Removing a tooth can help prevent crowding.
Improve appearance: If a tooth is damaged or affected by decay, it can be unsightly. Tooth extraction can improve the appearance of the smile.
Procedure in Easy Steps
EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS
We make a complete examination with digital radiographs, we determine the piece to be extracted, sometimes you must be medicated with antibiotics before performing the procedure.
EXTRACTION
Local anesthesia and sometimes intravenous sedation is used to perform the extraction or surgery. The alveolus that occupied the tooth is cleaned, in some cases sutures are placed to control bleeding.
Check-up
In some cases, it is suggested that the patient return 1 to 2 weeks later to monitor the treatment.
