Tooth Extractions – Calimesa, CA
Extracting Your Aching Tooth for Better Oral Health
Unfortunately, toothaches are seldom just a toothache. It’s more common for them to be an indication that there’s a serious problem with your oral health. When conditions like cavities and gum disease threaten to spread throughout your mouth, we can provide prompt treatment with a tooth extraction in Calimesa. Once the source of your pain is removed and we’ve restored your oral health, you’ll feel much better!
Why Choose Scott Parker For Tooth Extractions?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
- Urgent Walk-Ins Welcome
- Modern Tooth Replacements Like Dental Implants
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
We consider tooth extraction to be a last resort option. In most cases, it’s better to treat an infection and restore your tooth with a crown or filling. However, sometimes oral illnesses can reach a point where a tooth is no longer viable. For example:
- A dental infection could spread to neighboring teeth, making it necessary to remove the infected tooth in order to save your smile.
- Cavities can become so large that the afflicted pearly white is too weak to support a restoration.
- Gum disease can loosen your tooth until it can’t be stabilized or salvaged.
It also might be necessary to remove a tooth if you have severe dental crowding. Creating more space for your smile can alleviate aches caused by excess pressure and make way for an effective orthodontic treatment.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
There are actually two different ways we might extract your tooth in Calimesa. The first is known as a simple extraction. For this method, we’ll “simply” wiggle your troubled tooth until it comes loose. If the tooth in question is trapped below your gumline, however, we’ll likely perform a surgical extraction. This involves making a small incision to reach the tooth, then dividing it into sections for safe removal.
Either way, rest assured that we’ll administer the appropriate anesthesia so you’ll be comfortable during your treatment!
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
It’s important to look after yourself once you return home from your tooth extraction. To protect your now-empty dental socket, your body will form a healthy blood clot, preventing bacteria from causing complications. Accidentally dislodging this clot can be very painful, so we recommend the following:
If that seems like a lot to follow, don’t worry. Our team will review aftercare instructions with you in person and make sure you have everything you need to promote a smooth recovery.