Tooth Extractions – Windham, ME
Saying So Long to Unhealthy Teeth
Maintaining your smile for the long run means being proactive about your oral health and hygiene. When trouble occurs, seeking help right away will ensure that restorative dentistry services are enough to fix the problem. However, when a tooth is badly damaged or severely decayed, and it cannot be saved with any other form of treatment, the only solution is tooth extraction. If recommended for this type of procedure, trust that our team will do everything in our power to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the process. Call us if you would like to schedule an appointment to learn more about tooth extractions in Windham.
Why Choose Roosevelt Dental for Tooth Extractions?
- Personalized Treatment Plan Designed for Each Patient
- We Welcome Most Dental Insurance Plans
- Innovative Dental Technology for More Comfortable Procedures
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
It’s not every day that we have to remove teeth. If we are performing this procedure, a person is likely experiencing one of the following scenarios:
- A tooth is badly damaged as a result of injury and cannot be saved.
- The decayed tooth is putting nearby healthy ones at risk.
- Orthodontic intervention is required for overcrowding, but space is needed for teeth to shift.
- A child’s baby tooth will not fall out on its own.
- Gums are inflamed because of advanced periodontitis, causing teeth to become loose.
- Dentures are the chosen form of tooth replacement, but loose teeth must first be removed.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
There are two types of tooth extractions: simple and surgical. Here is a little more information on each:
- Simple extraction – If the tooth that needs to be removed is above the gumline, then we will likely intervene with a simple extraction. This means Miedema will grip the tooth, rock it loose, and remove it before caring for the extraction site. Your mouth will be thoroughly numbed beforehand, so you won’t feel any pain or discomfort.
- Surgical extraction – If the tooth in question is trapped underneath your gumline, then the procedure will look slightly different. After numbing your mouth, Dr. Miedema will make a small incision in your gums. Then, she will carefully remove your tooth section by section before tending to the extraction site.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
To ensure you heal as quickly and comfortably as possible, our Windham dental team will provide you with aftercare instructions. Here are a few examples:
- Changing the gauze pads as needed
- Keeping your head elevated while you sleep
- Avoiding crunchy foods, like bacon, popcorn, and tortilla chips
- Brushing and flossing carefully around the extraction site
- Taking OTC pain medication as directed
- Using a cold compress in 10-minute intervals
Do you have any questions for us about tooth extractions or any of the other emergency dental services we offer? If so, it’s time to schedule a consultation! At your appointment, we will learn about your dental needs, review your treatment options, and create your custom treatment plan, ensuring that any questions you have are answered along the way.