Tooth Extractions – Sparks, NV

Though our dedicated dentists at Vista Dental Care do their utmost to help patients keep their healthy, natural tooth structures for life, there are some cases when we may need to extract one or more teeth in order to protect a patient’s overall oral health. If you find yourself in this situation, then you’ll be happy to know that you can turn to our Sparks dental team for comfortable tooth extractions. To learn more about this restorative dental service, you can read on or give us a call to schedule an appointment!

Why Choose Vista Dental Care for Tooth Extractions?

• Sedation Dentistry Available
• Early Morning, Lunchtime, and Afternoon Hours
• Dental Insurance Welcome

Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary

Here are a few reasons our Sparks dental team may recommend having a tooth extracted:

• Severe decay or damage that has destroyed too much of the tooth for a dental crown or other restoration to repair it.
• In preparation for orthodontic alignment especially when there is severe crowding of teeth.
• In preparation for the design and crafting of a partial or full denture.
• When damage or decay may adversely affect surrounding teeth, gums, or oral structures.
• There isn’t adequate space for the third molars (wisdom teeth).

The Process of Removing a Tooth

If we determine tooth extraction is necessary, the process is completed in one appointment. We begin by numbing the treatment area (we can also offer dental sedation, especially for those patients who struggle with dental-related anxiety). If the tooth has fully emerged from the gums, we can usually “pull” the teeth. That means we use tools to carefully grasp the visible portion of the tooth and rock it back and forth before pulling it free from the socket. If necessary, our team can also surgically remove teeth from below the gum line. We may need to section the tooth in order to extract it.

Tooth Extraction Aftercare

Of course, the healing period is crucial. To ensure that your recovery is as smooth and painless as possible, we will provide you with aftercare instructions, including:

• Taking prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication as directed
• Keeping your head elevated while you sleep
• Changing the gauze as needed
• Sticking to a liquid diet or very soft foods, like plain yogurt
• Avoiding physical activities, like running and lifting weights
• Using a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time
• Keeping your mouth clean to prevent an infection
• Not drinking through a straw or spitting

Still have questions for our Sparks dental team about tooth extractions? Then take the next step and schedule a consultation with us!