Goodbye Pain, Hello Relief: How Dental Extractions Restore Comfort and Protect Your Smile
A major benefit of a dental extraction is relief from pain and infection by removing a damaged or problematic tooth. When a severely decayed or infected tooth is taken out, it prevents the infection from spreading to nearby teeth and gums protecting your smile as well as improving your overall oral health, and allows the mouth to heal properly.
With expert care and a gentle approach, Dr. Johnson ensures a smooth, stress-free extraction procedure, helping you feel comfortable every step of the way.
What are Extractions?
Dental extractions are procedures where a dentist or an oral surgeon removes a tooth from your mouth.
Why are Extractions Needed?
Teeth are usually removed only when necessary, such as:
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Severe tooth decay that can not be fixed with a filling or crown
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Infection that has damaged the tooth or surrounding bone
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Crowding (often for braces or orthodontic treatment)
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Impacted teeth, like wisdom teeth that don’t fully come in
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Broken or damaged teeth that can not be repaired
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Gum disease that has loosened a tooth
What Type of Extractions Are Available?
Simple Extraction
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The tooth is visible above the gum
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Done with local anesthesia
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Common for loose or damaged teeth
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Surgical Extraction
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Used when the tooth is broken, impacted, or under the gums
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Often required for wisdom teeth
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May involve stitches
Dental Extraction Recovery
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First 24 hrs: Bite gauze, rest, use ice, eat soft foods.
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Days 2–3: Swelling improves; gentle saltwater rinses after 24 hrs.
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Days 4–7: Pain mostly gone; gums healing; slowly return to normal foods.
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1–2 weeks: Mostly healed; stitches dissolve or are removed.
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Avoid: Straws, smoking/vaping, hard or crunchy foods, touching the area.
Call the dentist if; severe pain after a few days, bad smell/taste, fever, or nonstop bleeding.
Aftercare
Proper care after a dental extraction helps ensure smooth healing and reduces the risk of complications, keep the area clean without disturbing the site. Mild swelling and discomfort are normal and usually improve within a few days.
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Dr.Johnson and our team will provide you with post-op instructions to take home and guide you through your healing process.
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Contact us if you experience severe or worsening pain after a few days, ongoing bleeding, increasing swelling, fever, or a bad taste or odor that doesn’t go away. These could be signs that the area needs extra care.
