Extracciones de dientes

Patients may need tooth extractions for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed, others may have advanced periodontal disease, or they may have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth) or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.

The removal of a single tooth can lead to problems related to chewing ability, problems with the jaw joint, and shifting teeth, which can have a major impact on dental health.

To avoid these complications, Dr. Swiderski will typically discuss replacing the extracted tooth with a implante dental.

The Tooth Extraction Process

At the time of extraction, Dr. Swiderski will need to numb the tooth, jaw bone, and gums surrounding the area with a local anesthetic. Además, patients may opt for nitrous oxide or sedación intravenosa.

During the extraction process, you will feel a lot of pressure. This is from the process of firmly rocking the tooth to widen the socket for removal.

You feel the pressure without pain, as the anesthetic has numbed the nerves, stopping the transference of pain. Yet the nerves that transmit pressure are not profoundly affected.

If you do feel pain at any time during the extraction please let us know right away.

Sectioning a Tooth

Some teeth require sectioning. This is a very common procedure done when a tooth is so firmly anchored in its socket, or the root is curved, and the socket can’t expand enough to remove it. Dr. Swiderski cuts the tooth into sections and then removes each section one at a time.

After Tooth Extraction

For details on home care after tooth extraction, see the page “Después de las extracciones” under “Surgical Instructions.”