ABOUT DENTAL EXTRACTION There are different types of dental extractions, some of which are far more complicated than others. If the tooth is still visible and easily accessible, the extraction process is fairly simple. These can be done under a local anesthetic, with or without sedation. Surgical extractions are more complicated, as they involve teeth that are not visible or easily accessible, either because they have not fully erupted or are broken off. More complicated extractions require bone removal and/or lifting back part or all of the gum tissue in order to expose the tooth. When preparing for a dental […]
WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING DENTAL EXTRACTION?
There are a number of reasons why an individual may need to have a tooth extracted: disease, damage, wisdom tooth complications, etc… If your dentist has told you that you may need to have dental extraction, it’s important that you learn how to prepare for surgery, what to expect during surgery, and what to do afterwards in order to prevent any complications.
