Tooth Extraction College Station Texas
Tooth Extractions at Elite Oral & Facial Surgery of College Station
Tooth Extractions at Elite Oral & Facial Surgery of College Station
While meeting with our College Station oral surgeons, you may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
The removal of a single tooth can lead to problems related to your chewing ability, problems with your jaw joint, and shifting teeth, which can have a major impact on your dental health. To avoid these complications, in most cases, our doctors will discuss alternatives to extractions as well as replacement of the extracted tooth.
Tooth Extraction Procedure
At the time of extraction, the doctor will need to numb your tooth, jaw bone and gums that surround the area with a local anesthetic. During the extraction process you should not feel but you will feel some pressure sensation. This is from the process of firmly rocking the tooth to widen the socket for removal. You feel the pressure without pain as the anesthetic has numbed the nerves stopping the transference of pain, yet the nerves that transmit pressure are not profoundly affected. If you do feel pain at any time during the extraction, please let us know right away.
Sectioning a Tooth
Some teeth require sectioning. This is a very common procedure done when a tooth is so firmly anchored in its socket, or the root is curved, and the socket can’t expand enough to remove it. The doctor simply cuts the tooth into sections then removes each section one at a time.
For further guidance post-extraction, including emergency tooth extraction situations, please consult our detailed FAQs or contact our College Station office directly for personalized care.