TOOTH EXTRACTIONS IN MCKINNEY, TX

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WHAT IS A TOOTH EXTRACTION?

Tooth extraction involves removing a tooth from its socket and can be done surgically or nonsurgically depending on if the affected tooth is visible or impacted. Wisdom teeth are the most commonly extracted teeth but other teeth may end up needing an extraction due to extensive tooth decay, gum disease, significant cracking, for orthodontic purposes, or to improve the tooth’s position or function. 

Tooth extraction is typically a last resort and other dental procedures will be considered before opting to have a tooth removed. Contact us at Experience Dental today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dennis Lee to discuss your options. Our office is located at 7001 S. Custer Road, Suite 200, McKinney TX 75070.

3d render of teeth with wisdom mesial impaction over white background. Concept of different types of wisdom teeth impactions.

DID YOU KNOW…

Tooth decay is the most common reason for tooth removal.

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ANESTHETIC

If your tooth is visible and only requires a simple extraction, you will receive local anesthesia. If the extraction is surgical, you will receive local anesthesia as well as IV anesthesia and possibly general anesthesia (where you will be unconscious). This will prevent you from feeling pain. The more intense anesthesia will make you feel relaxed and sleepy.

LOOSENING THE TOOTH

Your dentist in McKinney will use a dental appliance known as an elevator to loosen the tooth in the case of a simple extraction by rocking the tooth back and forth in the socket. In a surgical extraction, an incision will be made in the gums to reveal the tooth and additional bone or parts of the tooth may need to be cut before extraction.

EXTRACT THE TOOTH

Once the tooth has been loosened, Dr. Dennis Lee will use forceps to pry the tooth out of the socket.

CLEANING & CLOSING THE SOCKET

After the extraction, your dentist will clean the socket to remove any infected tissue, get rid of sharp edges, and ensure all of the tooth remnants have been removed. The socket’s size will be restored and washed out. If your tooth was surgically extracted, the socket may require stitches.

AFTERCARE

At this point, Dr. Dennis Lee will give you gauze to control the bleeding and encourage blood clotting. You will need to bite down/apply pressure with the gauze on the socket for about an hour, changing the gauze as needed. You will be given aftercare instructions on how to reduce swelling, manage the bleeding, what to eat, and cleaning protocols. Dr. Dennis Lee may provide you with an ice pack if you are experiencing post-extraction swelling.

DID YOU KNOW…

You cannot drink from straws after getting a tooth extracted because the suction will disturb the blood clot and can cause dry socket.

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