Extractions
At Yorkville Dental, we make every effort to preserve your natural teeth. However, extractions are necessary when decay has made the tooth unsalvageable or when you have an advanced periodontal disease. When a tooth is malformed, damaged, impacted or ingrown, different procedures are used, but all extractions are considered surgery. Depending on which tooth is removed, we can offer you a replacement in the form of a dental implant or oral prosthetic.
FAQ
Do I need my tooth extracted?
Dr. Hobbs will likely take an X-Ray of the affected tooth to determine wether it is salvageable and healthy enough to keep. If it is severely fractured, decayed or if the supporting tissues have resorbed, it may be time to extract the tooth.
What should I expect during an extraction procedure?
As with any dental procedure, we will always do our best to make sure you are comfortable. A numbing agent will be used to make sure that no pain will be experienced when the tooth is extracted. The treatment typically takes 15 to 30 minutes and the patient will only feel slight pressure for a few of those minutes. Occasionally a stitch will be placed that will dissolve on its own after a few days.