Tooth Extraction in Fond du Lac

Oral Surgery Extraction Overview

During a dental extraction, teeth are removed by an oral surgeon or general dentist. Oral surgeons frequently remove teeth that haven't fully come through the gums or when only a portion of a tooth is visible. If our dentists cannot grasp and extract the tooth using forceps, we'll recommend that you see an oral surgeon.

When Should I Consider Getting a Tooth Pulled?

There are many reasons why you may need a surgical tooth extraction, but we only recommend them when it improves your oral health. A dental extraction may be required in these situations:

• Broken or fractured teeth
• Periodontal disease
• Severe tooth decay
• Teeth that are badly positioned
• Presence of infection

Does My Child Need to Have Baby Teeth Removed?

There are circumstances when baby teeth require removal. This includes if the baby tooth is blocking the development of an adult tooth, if the baby tooth is damaged beyond repair, or if the tooth has a large cavity. Our caring dentists will help your child feel at ease during the procedure. We encourage you to make an appointment at our office to schedule a tooth extraction in Fond du Lac for your child.

Does the Dentist Pull Teeth That Are Severely Decayed, Cracked, or Broken?

Root canal therapy is a treatment option for severely decayed, cracked, or broken teeth where the damage has affected the middle of the tooth. After examining your mouth, our dentist will determine if a root canal is possible. If it's not possible, having the tooth pulled is the recommended treatment option for relieving pain and reducing the risk of additional problems.

Will I Need Tooth Extraction If I Have Advanced Stage Gum Disease?

In cases of severe gum disease, removing the affected teeth is the most effective treatment option for improving your dental health. When gum disease advances, bacteria can gather in pockets between your teeth and gums and attack the tooth and roots. Over time, the infection can spread from your gum tissue to the bones in your jaw, causing your teeth to loosen. Removing teeth prevents the infection from worsening and provides pain relief.

Do I Need to Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Removing wisdom teeth is a standard procedure for both dentists and oral surgeons. Wisdom teeth are the third molars that develop in your late teens or during your early adulthood. Not everyone requires their wisdom teeth removed, but you may need wisdom tooth removal in these situations:

• Your wisdom teeth are stuck beneath the gum tissue. This means that they are impacted.
• Your jaw is too small to accommodate all of your wisdom teeth.
• Your wisdom teeth are only partially visible above the gum line.

If your wisdom teeth aren't removed in these situations, they can damage the other teeth in the area, negatively affect the jawbone, cause gum inflammation, and cause the development of cavities.

Will Crowded Teeth Require Extraction?

Overcrowding may be severe enough to require a dental extraction, especially if your teeth are growing crooked. If you're interested in braces, you may also need one or more teeth removed to make room for your teeth to straighten.

What Are My Aftercare Instructions Following a Dental Extraction?

Your dentist will provide you with post-treatment care following dental extraction. These instructions include avoiding brushing and flossing at the extraction site until it's healed, avoiding rinsing your mouth and using straws, eating soft foods, avoiding strenuous physical activity, and refraining from smoking or using tobacco products. Following these instructions is essential for proper healing and ensuring that a blood clot develops over the extraction site.

How Long Does Tooth Extraction Healing Take?

A blood clot usually forms during the first 24 hours after dental extraction, and any mouth bleeding should stop after this time. It may take up to ten days for the area to completely heal, but your healing time will vary if you've had a wisdom tooth extracted. Please call our office if you have any questions about healing after having a tooth pulled.

What Is My Expected Tooth Extraction Cost?

Before providing you with an estimate of your costs for a dental extraction, our dentist will determine the overall complexity of performing the procedure and whether one or more teeth require extraction. It's possible that a percentage of your costs will be covered by dental insurance.

If you think that you may need a tooth extraction, we invite you to call our office for an appointment. We look forward to helping you improve your oral health.