Our Cockeysville dental office performs tooth extractions for a variety of reasons, including a tooth extraction of an infected tooth, tooth extractions in preparation for orthodontia, and more. Getting a tooth pulled or several teeth pulled is a relatively common procedure. The dentist takes care to ensure your comfort and to ensure you know the appropriate aftercare.
If your procedure involves a sedative or general anesthesia, you should plan on having someone drive you home from your appointment.
Some of the more common reasons for tooth extractions include:
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth, also known as 3rd molars, can create crowding of teeth and pain for patients in their late teens and early 20s. We perform wisdom teeth removal after x-rays indicate you have impacted wisdom teeth, or you begin to experience wisdom teeth pain.
Orthodontia
While we don’t practice orthodontia ourselves, we work with local orthodontists who refer their patients to us for tooth extractions. Sometimes, tooth extractions before getting braces can help orthodontia work its magic.
Preparation for Dentures We perform tooth or teeth extractions for dentures on a case-by-case basis. We strive to keep healthy teeth, but we can remove all of your teeth if necessary for full dentures. A full mouth extraction is a more involved process, but one that we have done many times before.
Surgical Biopsies
If Dr. Weiss or Dr. Burnstein finds any sort of abnormality in your mouth during an exam, they will take a biopsy or biopsies. The tissue is then sent to the lab for diagnosis. We generally will have your results back within a week, and we will call you to discuss what comes next.
Aftercare for Tooth Extractions
Before you leave the office after a tooth extraction, we will give you written paperwork that explains what you should expect after getting a tooth or several teeth pulled. It will include information about what foods you can eat or drink. We will also discuss with you what to do regarding any bleeding, pain, or swelling you might experience. Lastly, we will give you an appointment card for your follow-up appointment, as needed.
Call our Cockeysville dental office today at 410-666-9266 to schedule tooth extractions. If this is an emergency, please call our office as early in the day as possible so that we can work you in. If you are calling after hours, the message on the answering machine will direct you as to what to do.
