Tooth Extractions in Frankston
Tooth extractions provide fast and effective relief for situations involving:
- Painful emergencies
- Cracked or broken teeth
- Periodontal disease
- Full mouth rehabilitation / dentures / implants
- Impacted wisdom teeth (third molars)
- Orthodontic complications before getting braces
What to Expect
As we plan for your treatment, our team will walk you through each step of the procedure so that you know exactly what to expect. Your dental extraction may be simple and straightforward or more of a minor oral surgery. Depending on the positioning of your tooth, we can let you know more of what is involved during the consultation.
In most cases, local numbing medication allows us to remove the tooth quickly and comfortably in the practice. More complex extractions such as those involving impacted wisdom teeth may need to be referred to an oral surgeon where patients will have the option of IV sedation or removal in a hospital environment. But options will always be discussed by your dentist depending on your individual case.
After a dental extraction, make plans to avoid eating hard or crunchy foods until the surgical site has healed. If sutures are placed, they may dissolve on their own or need to be removed a week or two later. An over the counter anti-inflammatory and cold compress can keep soreness to a minimum.
Replacing A Missing Tooth
If you haven’t already planned to put a tooth replacement in place of the one being removed, it’s a must-have for extractions that don’t involve wisdom teeth. Why? Because the now open space in your bite can change the alignment of the adjacent teeth as well as the ones on the opposite arch. A dental implant, porcelain bridge. fixed or removable dentures are wonderful options to consider.
Want to Learn More?
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