Tooth Extractions – Burke, VA
Quick Relief
from Troublesome Teeth
A beautiful smile is a priceless asset, and our team at Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery will do anything they can to save your natural teeth. However, there comes a point where a tooth is beyond saving and can cause infections to spread to other parts of your mouth. When this happens, it may be best to have a tooth extraction to eliminate the pain such a tooth causes while protecting the patient’s oral health. Our team will ensure that you are comfortable during the process and know about your replacement options. Contact our office if you believe you need a tooth extraction.
Why Choose Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery for Tooth Extractions?
- Highly Trained and Experienced Oral Surgeons
- Clean, Comfortable, and Courteous Office Environment
- In-House Dental Implant Services
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
While our team in Burke reserves tooth extractions as a last resort, they can be necessary under certain circumstances. Your dental healthcare provider may recommend extraction if:
- The tooth is afflicted with a severe infection that can potentially spread to other teeth. You may notice this because it can result in a severe toothache.
- The tooth is severely weakened to the point where it cannot be repaired or support a dental restoration.
- You need orthodontic treatment but your teeth are too crowded to be realigned.
- Your ailing teeth need to be removed to make room for dentures.
Rest assured, we’ll let you know the exact reasoning for your tooth extraction so that you can head into the process with confidence.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
The tooth extraction process begins with a thorough oral exam that often includes X-rays. Once we’ve considered the severity of the problem and all treatment options available, we may recommend extraction if the tooth cannot be saved.
If the tooth has already completely erupted, we can perform a simple extraction. For this procedure, we will numb your mouth before we incrementally loosen the tooth until we’re able to gently and safely extract it.
If the tooth has not erupted yet or has failed to erupt properly, as is often the case with wisdom teeth, a surgical extraction may be necessary. After numbing your mouth, our team will remove some gum and bone tissue to gain access to the troubled tooth before extracting it. Sometimes we’ll have to remove the tooth in several pieces to ensure the safety of the surrounding tissues.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Our team will provide you with detailed instructions for caring for your mouth after tooth extractions. To ensure your recovery is as speedy and smooth as possible, take care to:
- Refrain from smoking, spitting, drinking through a straw, or brushing the surgical area for the first twenty-four hours after extraction. These actions can distress the wound and dislodge the blood clot protecting it, causing a painful condition called dry socket.
- Keep your head elevated when sleeping for the first few days after the procedure.
- Avoid chewing over the surgical area. Stick to soft foods or liquids like yogurt, soup, smoothies, mashed potatoes, or scrambled eggs.
- To manage any post-surgical discomfort, take any medicines as prescribed or use over-the-counter pain relievers.