Tooth extraction is the process of removing a tooth from the bone, and we would only recommend it as a last resort.
It is a common procedure where a tooth is removed from the mouth due to several reasons.
Tooth extractions may be performed due to severe tooth decay or infection, tooth damage due to breakage, severe periodontal disease, impacted Wisdom teeth, to make space for orthodontic treatment, or during childhood, when baby (temporary) teeth don’t fall out quickly enough to create space for developing adult teeth.
In both of these situations, your Melbourne CBD dentist can save the tooth in several ways.
The affected tooth might need a dental crown, a root canal treatment, or both.
But sometimes even these are not enough to keep the tooth functioning and looking good; it might be better to extract the tooth and replace it with a durable and lifelike replacement.
Teeth are extracted when there are too many of them for the size of the jaws; a situation also called crowding.
After an adequate amount of space is made through the extraction of one or more teeth, the remaining teeth can be aligned properly through orthodontic treatment.
The teeth most frequently extracted for orthodontic reasons are the first premolars.
Early wisdom teeth removal can prevent damage to neighbouring healthy teeth, bone, gum tissue, even nerves and blood vessels.
If the impacted wisdom tooth is in a wrong position, it’s best to remove it before its roots are fully formed.
If a temporary tooth is out of position or not lost in the right sequence, the permanent tooth underneath might not come out normally.
In this case, removing the baby tooth prevents a need for orthodontic treatment later on.
You will likely receive both local anaesthesia and intravenous anaesthesia, the latter of which makes you calm and relaxed. You may also receive general anaesthesia, depending on any medical conditions. With general anaesthesia, you will remain unconscious during the procedure.
Your Melbourne CBD dentist will make a small incision into your gums. We may need to remove bone around your tooth or cut your tooth before it can be extracted.
Once the desired level of whitening is achieved or the predetermined treatment time is completed, the whitening agent is removed from the teeth. Your dentist will then evaluate the results to determine if additional sessions are needed.
Your dentist may provide instructions on post-whitening care, such as avoiding staining foods and beverages, practising good oral hygiene, and scheduling regular dental check-ups to maintain the results.
Here are some tips to follow for an easier recovery:
For the first few days after the procedure, if you must rinse, rinse your mouth gently
When tooth extraction leaves you with a missing tooth, dental implant treatment becomes a beneficial choice to restore functionality and smile appearance. They function as a permanent base to support dental restorations through crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Implants create a unique fusion with jawbone tissue because this process stops bone wastage, which sustains face shape. They also look, feel, and function like natural teeth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile confidently.
After your extraction site has healed, our team at Art De Dente can assess your suitability for dental implants and discuss the best treatment plan for you.
Whether you need to have one tooth or multiple teeth extracted, it can be done here in our office for most cases.
Your Melbourne CBD dentist at Art De Dente will work closely with you to find the perfect treatment plan for you.
Call us on 03 9125 6201 or request an appointment online.
We are located at Level 17, 190 Queen Street in Melbourne CBD.
Tooth extraction is the process of removing a tooth from the bone inside the mouth. Tooth extraction can have serious repercussions, such as misaligning teeth and increased gaps between teeth that can affect your smile. We will thoroughly discuss and consider all treatment options with you before an extraction.
In some cases, the tooth could be extensively damaged due to trauma or disease. In these cases, extraction is unavoidable. There may also be reasons such as having extra teeth in the mouth, which are causing a hindrance to other teeth from erupting in the right place. These extra teeth may have to be extracted. Also, in cases where someone needs to get braces, tooth extraction may be necessary.
We have a highly skilled and trained team of the best dentists in Melbourne CBD and staff who provide quality dentistry services
