Types of Tooth Extractions:

There are two main types of tooth extractions:

• Simple Extraction: Simple extractions are performed on visible teeth that are fully erupted from the gumline. After numbing the area with a local anesthetic, the dentist uses forceps to remove the tooth from its socket.

• Surgical Extraction: Surgical extractions are more complex and involve the removal of partially or fully impacted teeth, which are positioned beneath the gumline. The dentist or oral surgeon may need to make an incision in the gum tissue and may remove bone or section the tooth for easier extraction.

The Tooth Removal Procedure:

• Evaluation and Planning: The dentist evaluates the tooth and surrounding tissues, possibly taking X-rays for the best approach.

• Anesthesia: Local anesthesia numbs the area. Conscious sedation or general anesthesia may be used for complex cases or anxious patients.

• Tooth Extraction: The dentist loosens the tooth with instruments and gently removes it from the socket. Surgical extractions may require stitches.

• Post-Extraction Care: The dentist provides instructions for healing, including biting on gauze, pain management, oral hygiene, diet restrictions, and avoiding smoking and alcohol.

Follow-Up Visits: Scheduled follow-up visits monitor healing and recovery.

To ensure a smooth recovery, control bleeding, manage pain, practice good oral hygiene, follow a soft food diet, avoid smoking and alcohol, and attend follow-up visits.