Tooth Extractions IN ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL

House of Smiles

Tooth Extractions

Tooth Extractions are a very common procedure at our dental office. But we always take a very conservative approach to it. If you have severe tooth decay, infection or injury, Dr. Jenan Shraiteh, our local dentist in Royal Palm Beach, FL might recommend tooth extraction. The complexity of the extraction will vary depending on the condition of your tooth. When you come to our clinic for it, our cosmetic dentist in Royal Palm Beach will provide you with detailed information about how the tooth extraction will be done, what the healing timeframe will be etc. Anesthesia is first used to numb the area and prevent any discomfort during this procedure. After the extraction, it can take a few weeks for the gums to heal completely.

When is a Tooth Extraction Required?

As mentioned at the outset, the commonest reason for tooth extraction is breakage or severe tooth decay. In some cases, teeth may have to be removed because of:

Severe gum disease
Severe infection or tooth decay
Fractured teeth
Extra teeth blocking the other teeth from emerging
Non-restorable teeth
Cosmetic reasons
Orthodontic treatment

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The two types of tooth extractions in Royal Palm Beach are:

Simple Tooth Extractions

These extractions are performed on teeth that don’t require incisions for gum tissue removal. Simple extractions are recommended for teeth that need to be removed due to extensive injury, decay or for orthodontic treatment. Local anesthesia is used in this procedure. During this procedure, Dr. Shraiteh, will hold the tooth firmly with forceps and then loosen it until the supporting structures are wide enough to allow easy removal of the tooth.

Surgical Tooth Extractions

These extractions are performed on the teeth that have broken off right at the gum line, those that are difficult to extract or have not yet emerged completely. The doctor will first administer local anesthesia and then cut and pull back the gums. This will allow access to that spot. In some cases, general anesthesia may be required, especially when wisdom tooth extractions are to be done.

Wisdom Tooth Extractions

If you are having pain by your back molars, contact House of Smile Dental. Wisdom tooth extractions may be done by Dr. Shraiteh; however, there are some cases where the patient may need an oral surgeon. If this is the case, we will refer you to our oral surgeon.

Regardless of what the reason for tooth extraction is, our Royal Palm Beach dentist will recommend this procedure only when there is no other suitable treatment option available to cure the problem or infection. For expert tooth extractions Royal Palm Beach, feel free to call and schedule an appointment at House of Smiles. The number to call is (561) 753-6633.