Extractions

Tooth extraction or pulling a tooth is a dental procedure where your teeth are completely removed from their socket. Our team of expert dentists at Highline Dental Practice prefers to save your natural teeth as much as possible.

But when other restorative procedures like dental fillings or crowns are not an option, tooth extraction is performed, and our dentists will carefully remove the tooth from the socket.

When Do Dentists Recommend A Tooth Extraction?

We recommend tooth extractions in these circumstances:

What is the procedure for a tooth extraction?

The tooth extraction procedure starts with our dentists taking an X-ray to check the bone levels and determine the extent of the damage. You need to tell us if you are on any medications, vitamins, or supplements or have allergies.

Once we gather all the information, we will discuss all the treatment and sedation options in detail with you.

Sedation is an excellent option for people suffering from dental anxiety, and it is for those who want to be comfortable during the treatment. At Highline Dental Practice, we provide various types of sedation:

Nitrous Oxide: It is popularly called the laughing gas, and you inhale it through a mask or nosepiece. It is a light sedation, and patients who choose this option are fit to drive themselves to and from their appointments.
Oral conscious sedation: This is oral sedation, generally in pill form. This sedation is given an hour before the dental procedure. It can be used on its own or combined with other sedation methods like Nitrous oxide or Intravenous sedation.
Intravenous Sedation: This is recommended for patients undergoing lengthy procedures or suffering from severe dental anxiety. Sedative medications are delivered directly to the bloodstream via the IV line. Patients who opt for this option will have to arrange for a driver to drive them to their dental appointment.

How long will it take to recover from a tooth extraction?

There is no single answer to this. It depends on how complex your case is. Most patients return to normal within a few days. While you can resume your routine in 48 to 72 hours, the jawbone takes several weeks to heal completely.

What to expect at Highline Dental Practice?

Dr. Kim will discuss the option of a tooth extraction with you, and our dental experts will ensure that the tooth extraction procedure proceeds smoothly without inflicting a lot of pain.

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Dr. Kim will also go into the details of the treatment plan of the tooth extraction for your case, and this will be done by our team of expert dentists whose goal will be to make this extraction as painless as possible and prevent further infections of your jawbone.

Please feel free to reach out to our dedicated team at Highline Dental Practice to schedule an appointment. We look forward to helping you to gain excellent oral health.