Tooth Extractions – Chula Vista, CA
Ensuring Your Tooth Removal is Safe and Comfortable
While Village Walk Dental wants to do everything possible to protect, restore, and save your natural teeth, we understand that there are some cases where removal is the best treatment option moving forward. If this is the case, we’ll make sure you understand why we recommend tooth removal, what to expect from treatment, and how to make your recovery as smooth as possible. In short, we’re here to make the entire process smooth, painless, and stress-free, so give us a call if you think you’d benefit from a tooth extraction in Chula Vista, CA.
Why Choose Village Walk Dental for Tooth Extractions?
- Calming Oral Conscious Sedation Available
- Multiple Tooth Replacement Options In-House
- Professional, Friendly and Caring Team Members
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
In most cases, teeth are removed when they have become so damaged they aren’t able to survive in the mouth. This is usually due to long-term decay that went untreated for too long. However, a tooth may also need to be removed due to a dental emergency, like a physical injury, or to make room for an orthodontic treatment. Whatever the reason may be, you can expect Dr. Barajas to address it directly and explain why removing your tooth is necessary to protect your oral health.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
The process of removing a tooth always begins the same way: thoroughly numbing your mouth. Once you can’t feel anything and you’re ready to begin, Dr. Eric Barajas will intervene with a simple or surgical extraction. Simple extractions are used when the tooth in question has broken through the gumline, allowing him to gently rock it loose until it’s ready to be removed. A surgical extraction, on the other hand, is when an incision needs to be made first to access the tooth that’s trapped or impacted underneath the gumline.
Note: Do you feel nervous, stressed, or anxious over the thought of having one or more teeth extracted? Then don’t hesitate to ask us about adding sedation dentistry to your treatment plan!
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
In order to prevent infections, a dry socket, and other complications during the healing period, we will provide you with aftercare instructions. Some common ones include:
- Take prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication as directed
- Brushing around the extraction site to keep your mouth clean
- Stick to a liquid diet or extremely soft foods
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
- Don’t exercise, use a straw, spit, or smoke
- Keep your head elevated while you sleep
Do you want to learn more about tooth extractions? Whether it’s about the procedure, the cost, or what happens afterward, don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We’d be more than happy to answer any questions you have and provide further insight so you feel confident moving forward.