Tooth Extractions in Garran
When patients in Garran find themselves with a deeply decayed tooth, severe toothache, or other tooth damage, we advise them to seek quality dental care immediately. At Telopea Park Dental, if the tooth damage is minor and can be fixed with a filling, root canal therapy or other general dental treatment we always prefer to repair the tooth over extraction.
But in cases where tooth damage is too extensive, and your tooth cannot support any repair, your best course of action may be a tooth extraction.
Reasons We May Advocate Pulling a Tooth
Dr Kropinak may recommend extraction for many reasons, among them, being:
- Large-scale tooth decay
- Fractured or broken tooth
- Deep tooth infection
- Overlapping teeth due to crowding
- Some orthodontic treatments or tooth implants
- Painful or swollen wisdom teeth
The Two Types of Dental Extractions
If we have suggested that you need a dental extraction, we will ensure you understand the process and outcomes. Then, we prioritise your comfort by always using an anesthetic and confirming its effects before starting the procedure. In addition, we work hard to make each dental extraction efficient and effective so that you may recover as quickly as possible.
The type of damage your tooth has suffered will help determine if your extraction will be simple or surgical. In cases where your tooth is largely whole, with enough structure to grip, Dr Kropinak will perform a simple closed extraction in our clinic.
Surgical extractions are necessary where a tooth is either broken off at the gum line or has too little material for a simple extraction. Most surgical extractions can also be done at our clinic, however, if the roots lie near vital structures (sinus, nerves) we will refer you to a specialist in surgical extractions (OMFS) to ensure the best outcome.
Healing After a Dental Extraction
After Dr Kropinak has completed pulling a tooth, a blood clot will form in the socket where the tooth once was. One of your priorities is to preserve this clot to promote healing. Our further recommendations include:
- Avoid causing suction inside your mouth, so no smoking or drinking through a straw
- Only rinse your mouth gently with lukewarm clear water
- If you have swelling, apply a cold cloth or ice bag to the inflamed area
- Relieve pain with over-the-counter medication
After a few days, your empty socket should be on its way to closing up, and you may be less cautious while still not being reckless. Allow at least a week before eating any sticky food that might damage your new and still healing tissues.
Missing Tooth Replacement Options
Once a tooth has gone missing, patients in Telopea Park should know that the spaces leftover can be the genesis of a new set of problems. Even after the empty socket completely heals, the gap may cause instability among your surrounding teeth.
If your teeth shift towards the gap, your smile can fall out of balance; teeth may overlap and cause gum issues and discomfort. Additionally, missing teeth also cause deterioration in your bone health, increasing your likelihood of experiencing TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder).
One ideal replacement for a missing tooth is a dental implant. This structure replaces your entire tooth from root to crown. It is surgically placed to promote stability and longevity and support either a single tooth porcelain crown or a dental bridge that replaces multiple teeth. We can evaluate your specific circumstances and recommend various restoration options.
Dental Extractions in Garran
The Telopea Park Dental team appreciate that while no one wants a tooth extracted, the procedure is sometimes necessary. We will care for your needs throughout the process. Don’t hesitate to contact our Garran clinic to arrange a consultation and examination.
