What makes you a candidate for a Tooth Extraction?
Extractions are a simple type of oral surgery, simply requiring the tooth to be removed using specialized instruments. For many extractions, local anesthesia is all that is needed and can make the procedure comfortable for you or a child. For more invasive and complicated extractions, we may recommend full sedation. A consultation with Dr. Melissa Schuldt, which includes an exam, is required before any extraction can be done.
What happens during a typical Tooth Extraction?
You will receive either local or general sedation before the extraction is started. Dr. Melissa Schuldt will use special instruments to remove the tooth from its socket. Sutures, or stitches, may be necessary and placed immediately after the tooth has been removed. You’ll bite down on a piece of gauze to stop any bleeding and given important aftercare instructions. The extraction typically takes less than about an hour in our office. The procedure is safe and can be beneficial to your oral and dental health.
If you think you might need to have a tooth extracted, call our office now and we’ll help in scheduling a convenient appointment for you to come in.