All You Need to Know About Tooth Extraction
(Part 2)
We will now discuss the types of tooth extractions.
Tooth extractions may appear somewhat invasive for some patients; yet, extractions are the best remedy to maintain the best level of oral health.
• The first type of tooth extraction is the simple extraction.
The dentist merely pulls the whole tooth or a certain tooth fragment that are seen above the gum line.
This type of extraction is used with patients whose teeth have already erupted and are ready for pulling with minimal complications.
• The next type of tooth extraction is called surgical extraction.
This kind of extraction is used for more complicated conditions, when it is harder to remove the teeth.
This procedure involves the removal of teeth with curved roots, teeth broken at the gum level, and teeth that are yet to erupt.
Surgery is also used by the dentist when the bone needs to be removed next to the tooth before extraction.
Surgery involves cutting the gumline and stitching it back together again.
After the extraction, expect an empty socket where the tooth used to be located.
The dentist will be monitoring the situation to prevent any possible bacterial infection.
Tooth extraction is generally safe with possibilities of bacterial infection. It is best to tell your dentist about any pre-existing conditions that may complicate things as a result of the tooth extraction.
Tell your dentist about heart ailments, asthma, and any allergies that you may have before going into a tooth extraction procedure.
Never forget to tell the dentist about supplements and medications you take.
Tell your dentist if you suffer one of the following conditions:
a) Congenital heart defect
b) Liver disease (cirrhosis)
c) Impaired immune system
d) History of bacterial endocarditis
e) Damaged or manmade heart valves
f) Artificial joints, such as a hip replacement.
Next week we will continue with this topic with the things that you need to do after a tooth extraction procedure.