Good oral hygiene is a must. The loss of a single tooth can have major impact on overall oral health and appearance. Although dentists will use every measure to prevent tooth loss, there are still some occasions when a tooth needs to be extracted. A tooth may need to be extracted if the following occurs: -Severe decay -Advanced gum disease -Infection or abscess -Orthodontic correction -Malpositioned teeth -Fractured teeth or roots -Impacted teeth The dentist may suggest an extraction after careful examination and treatment. X-rays are used to understand the shape and position of the tooth and surrounding bone before extracting the tooth. Based on the degree of difficulty, a dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon. A certain amount of pain and discomfort is to be expected following an extraction, but it can be minimized with painkillers and ice packs applied to the face for 15 minutes at a time. Discomfort should lessen within three days to two weeks. If you experience prolonged or severe pain, swelling, bleeding or fever, call our office immediately.
"The receptionists were very kind and professional and helped me with scheduling not only my appointment, but also my two kids and were able to get us in all together. The hygienist was also very kind and did a great job with all three of our cleanings. Dr. Bo was very thorough and explained and showed me what type of dental work I would need done. I was super pleased with how well they treated and interacted with my two young kids. They made them feel safe and eased their nerves of the dentist. Extremely happy with our experience and look forward to continuing our dental health with this office."
