We try and save every tooth at East Bentleigh Dental Group.
However, some problems may be too grave for restoration procedures, such as root canal therapy, crowns or fillings, to save a tooth. It may need to be extracted.
General Extraction – No need to fear!
Tooth extraction procedures today are far less painful than ever before, thanks to powerful anaesthetics and sedatives. In many cases, a patient who has a tooth extracted, experiences little discomfort and only minor bleeding. We use ultrasonic vibration technology with local anaesthetic to further reduce pain and discomfort.
Your comfort and safety is our priority!
Before a tooth is extracted, the area surrounding the tooth is numbed with a topical and/or injectable anaesthetic. Patients with extracted teeth sometimes need to take an antibiotic, and at the very least, take precautions following the procedure to ensure that infection doesn’t occur.
Wisdom Teeth Removal…
Many people experience problems from wisdom teeth because the teeth erupt too close to existing permanent teeth, causing crowding, improper bites and other problems.
If wisdom teeth are causing a problem and are not pulled, they can sometimes become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth can be extremely painful, as well as harmful to your oral health.
Symptoms are easy to spot:
- Severe discomfort
- Inflammation
- Infections
- Facial swelling
- Pain
- Gum swelling
- Crooked Teeth
- Loose Teeth
If you experience any of the above symptoms, you may have an impacted wisdom tooth. If so, we recommend that you call us today to book an appointment.
