Tooth Extraction

If you have a tooth extraction due to gum disease, there are two considerations you should think about. The first is properly caring for your extraction site, where the tooth was removed. It is important to adhere to your dentist's post-extraction care... Full Answer

If it is necessary to have visible teeth removed, there are many options that will still allow you to have a nice looking smile.  Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. They... Full Answer

Following a tooth extraction, your dentist will advise you of what post extraction regimen to follow, in most cases a small amount of bleeding is normal. Avoid anything that might prevent normal healing. It is usually best not to smoke or rinse your... Full Answer

You can try to avoid some of the complications of tooth removal and extraction, but unfortunately, some of them are out of your control. For example, avoiding nerve damage, bone damage, and damage to the sinuses above your jaw is always a potential... Full Answer

After a tooth extraction, your dentist may place a gauze pack on the extraction site to limit bleeding and confine the blood while clotting takes place. This gauze pack should be left in place for 30 to 45 minutes after you leave the dentist's... Full Answer

After the extraction, your dentist will advise you of what post extraction regimen to follow. Ask your dentist about pain medication. You can brush and floss the other teeth as usual. But don't clean the teeth next to the tooth socket. Full Answer

Wisdom teeth that are healthy and properly positioned can be an asset. Because wisdom teeth are located far back in the mouth, they are often not needed for chewing and can be difficult to brush and floss. Your dentist may recommend the removal of your... Full Answer

When a tooth is removed, the bone that supported this tooth is also lost in time. The only chance your dentist/periodontist has to save this supporting bone for later use, is to place a bone graft at the time of extraction. The bone is placed in the... Full Answer

Tooth extraction is done when gum disease has loosened or severely damaged a tooth. In most cases, a dentist can pull (extract) your tooth. But if the procedure is complicated or risky, an oral or maxillofacial surgeon may do the extraction. Your... Full Answer

An extraction means to have a tooth removed, usually because of disease, trauma or crowding. During a simple extraction, your dentist will numb the area surrounding the tooth and then gently loosen the tooth so that it can be easily removed. In... Full Answer