Tooth Extraction

Having severely decayed, painful, damaged, or crowded teeth can diminish the look of your smile and quality of life. At Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Brandon, Florida, family dentist M. Goodarzi, DMD, and his skilled staff offer painless tooth extraction using cutting-edge technology and techniques. Call the office to learn more or schedule an appointment online today.

What is tooth extraction?

Tooth extraction is a common cosmetic procedure in which your Family & Cosmetic Dentistry provider removes baby or permanent teeth to enhance your dental health or reduce discomfort. They use tiny incisions to ensure you don’t feel pain during or after the procedure.

Why might I need a tooth extraction?

You might be a candidate for tooth extraction at Family & Cosmetic Dentistry if you experience:

• Tooth crowding
• Ongoing or severe tooth pain
• Impacted wisdom teeth
• Severely decayed or damaged teeth

Your Family & Cosmetic Dentistry provider can often save decaying teeth from needing extraction, especially if you see a dental specialist at Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at the first sign of a problem. They also offer crowns, dental bonding, root canals, and other restorative dental procedures. 

To find out if tooth extraction suits your needs, your dentist reviews your oral health history, examines your teeth and gums, and takes dental X-rays when necessary. They tailor a treatment plan just for you and only recommend tooth extraction when absolutely necessary. 

What should I expect during tooth extraction?

During tooth extraction at Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, you relax in a comfortable dental chair. A provider numbs the treatment area and offers a sedative to help you relax. Your dentist makes tiny incisions to remove affected teeth and closes the incisions or places gauze in the remaining empty spaces. They then take you to a recovery area for monitoring. 

What happens after the procedure?

You may feel groggy after undergoing tooth extraction. Have a friend or family member drive you home and stay with you after your surgery. Ice the treatment area, take medications as directed, and begin eating a soft-food diet. Avoid vigorous brushing, rinsing with mouthwash, drinking through a straw, and intense physical activity until your dentist says it’s okay. 

Follow up with the Family & Cosmetic Dentistry experts as needed to ensure your mouth heals properly, and call the practice if you experience unusual symptoms. After you heal from permanent tooth extraction, your dentist offers dental implants along with crowns, bridges, or dentures to fill in empty gaps and perfect your beautiful smile.

To learn more about tooth extraction at Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and find out if it’s right for you, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.