No one wants to have a tooth pulled unless it is absolutely necessary. At Gables Exceptional Dentistry, we are not interested in unnecessarily extracting teeth. In fact, we would rather restore a damaged tooth than extract it. There are times, however, when we do recommend visiting our dental office located at 357 Almeria Ave #105 Coral Gables, FL 33134 for a tooth extraction.
When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
Dental Emergencies
You were in an accident
We can treat patients who have been in an accident and need to have immediate dental work completed. In some cases, dental damage is only part of the problem, and immediate solutions are necessary. If possible, we will restore the tooth with dental bonding, a dental veneer, or a dental crown. However, if the problem is severe, a tooth extraction may be necessary.
An infection has spread
If you have a bad dental infection, visit Gables Exceptional Dentistry as soon as possible. It will be obvious that the infection has spread because you will experience intense discomfort that will make it difficult to bite down, chew, or carry on with daily activities. We recommend coming in at the first sign of a toothache so we can treat the infection before it spreads. However, if you have delayed an appointment and are now in intense pain, you may need a tooth extraction to get rid of the infection quickly. While not ideal, a tooth extraction will eliminate the source of the problem.
Your wisdom teeth are impacted
At Gables Exceptional Dentistry, we do not always extract wisdom teeth. If there is enough room in the mouth for this third set of molars and they are growing in straight, they may be able to remain. However, it does not work this way for most people. In fact, it is more common for our patients to visit us complaining that their wisdom teeth hurt. This can happen when they become impacted. Erupting wisdom teeth can cause discomfort and push other teeth forward. If they become impacted or grow in sideways, there will be space for food to become trapped, and this area often becomes infected. Impacted wisdom teeth can pose a health risk. As a cosmetic dentistry office, we can remove them.
Recovery After Tooth Extraction
At Gables Exceptional Dentistry, we warn patients that they will be sore for several days after a tooth extraction and experience some swelling, which is perfectly natural. You can manage the discomfort and swelling with ibuprofen and a cold compress or icepack on your face. In preparation for your tooth extraction, you should buy plenty of soft foods that do not require chewing, like yogurt and applesauce. Within a couple of days, you should be able to add solids back into your diet but will need to be cautious until the area has healed completely.
Schedule an Appointment
To find out if you need a tooth extraction, call (305) 614-2438 and schedule an appointment with Gables Exceptional Dentistry. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.