Tooth Extractions Near You
We offer tooth extractions near you for a wide variety of reasons; these include:
- Dental decay
- Tooth injury
- Periodontal disease
Tooth removal can take place in most dental practices. However, the complexity of the procedure will depend on the patient. Anesthesia will be administered to numb the mouth and prevent pain and discomfort during the procedure.
Types of Dental Extractions
We provide two types of tooth extractions near you, which are simple and surgical extractions.
Simple extractions:
These are performed on teeth that are easily visible in your mouth. Typically, they are removed because of tooth decay or injury and are performed under local anesthetic. Your periodontist in Los Angeles, CA 90025 will grasp your tooth with forceps and gently loosen it by rocking the forceps back and forth.
Surgical extractions:
These are performed on teeth that have broken off at your gum line or are yet to erupt (i.e. wisdom teeth). To remove the tooth, your dentist will first need to cut and pull your gums back. This makes it possible to access the area. Generally, local anesthesia is administered for surgical extractions. However, general anesthesia may be preferred.
Reasons for Tooth Extraction
We provide tooth extractions near you primarily for severe decay or breakage of a tooth. Other reasons include:
- Extreme tooth decay
- Severe infection
- Excessive teeth that prevent other teeth from coming in
- Advanced gum disease
- To prepare for some orthodontic treatments
- Fractured teeth
- Cosmetic reasons
Despite the cause, dental extractions are only performed as a last resort when other treatment options have proven to be unsuccessful.
Looking for tooth extraction near you? We offer dental extraction in Los Angeles, CA 90025. Schedule a consultation to learn more.