Sometimes, a tooth just can’t be saved — whether it’s badly damaged, decayed, or causing problems for the rest of your mouth. When that happens, our team at Eastern Shore Oral, Facial, and Implant Surgery Center in Fairhope, AL, is here to help. We remove the teeth to stop the spread of infections, relieve and ease pain, and keep teeth healthy and strong for a long time. Every extraction in Eastern Shore Oral, Facial, and Implant Surgery Center is performed with precision and carefully planned to ensure your comfort and to keep the neighboring teeth, gums, or bone safe.
When a tooth cannot be fixed with restorative procedures like crowns, fillings, or root canal therapy, a tooth extraction may be the best option to protect your oral health. We would also recommend tooth extraction if it is severely decayed, damaged beneath the gum line, or affected by sever periodontal gum disease.
Sometimes, tooth extractions are also necessary to prepare for orthodontic procedures. For example, if there is crowding or misalignment, a tooth extraction can relieve crowding or help with orthodontic alignment.
Impacted teeth also need to be extracted if they are not in the right position. These impacted teeth can hurt, get infected, or damage nearby teeth. The removal of these teeth will help your bite get back to normal and prevent more serious dental problems.
At Eastern Shore Oral, Facial, and Implant Surgery Center, we perform tooth extractions with your comfort and safety in mind. We use anesthesia to make sure you are relaxed throughout the procedure. Before the procedure, our oral surgeon will take digital imaging to carefully examine the roots of the teeth and the surrounding tissue.
During the procedure, our oral surgeon gently extracts the tooth from its socket using specialized instruments. If a tooth is broken, damaged below the gum line, or impacted, he may need to make a small incision to safely reach and remove it. Once the tooth is extracted, we will thoroughly clean the area. When needed, we will perform a socket graft to preserve the bone for a possible future dental implant. Finally, we put in stitches to protect the area and help it heal properly.
In certain cases, after a tooth is extracted, the jawbone (called the alveolar ridge) may be left with sharp edges or an irregular contour. This can interfere with the comfortable and secure fit of future tooth replacements, such as dentures or dental implants.
Alveoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to gently smooth and reshape the jawbone ridge. This is a common pre-prosthetic surgery often performed at the same time as a tooth extraction, or sometimes later, to ensure an optimal foundation. By creating a smooth, even surface on the bone, alveoplasty helps:
Our oral surgeons are highly experienced in performing alveoplasty with precision to help you achieve the best long-term outcome for your oral health and future restorative needs.
It can take several days to a week to recover from a tooth extraction. Recovery time also varies depending on the complexity of the procedure. You can expect some mild swelling and tenderness, which usually subsides within 48 to 72 hours. Below please find some general tips for recovery after tooth extractions:
Most of our patients feel a lot better within a week after teeth extractions. If you notice more pain, swelling, or bleeding that doesn't stop, please give us a call and we can examine and make ensure proper healing.
The procedure is done with local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia, so you won't feel much pain during the extraction. Afterward, it's normal to feel some pain, which can be treated with over-the-counter or prescription painkillers.
A week is usually enough time for most patients to feel better. Tooth extractions may take a little longer if the case is complicated or if bone grafting was done.
Yes. If the bone is strong enough, a dental implant can be put in right after the tooth is pulled or after it has healed. This keeps the jaw structure and gets it working again.
There are many ways to get anesthesia, such as through IV sedation, nitrous oxide, local anesthesia, or oral sedation. The right method is chosen based on the procedure and what the patient wants.
Not all the time. You may not need stitches for simple extractions, but you usually do for surgical extractions. These stitches will dissolve in a few days.
To prevent dry socket and help the clot form, patients should not smoke, drink alcohol, use straws, or do hard exercise for at least 24 hours.
People often get referrals for teeth that are broken, impacted, or complicated, or when the patient needs sedation or advanced imaging to safely remove them.
Yes. Multiple extractions, including wisdom teeth, can be performed in one appointment when clinically appropriate and safe.
Please call our team at Eastern Shore Oral, Facial, and Implant Surgery Center if you have questions about getting your tooth extractions in Fairhope, AL or if you want to set up an appointment for consultation.
To get teeth extractions in Fairhope, you need full surgical care that focuses on accuracy, comfort, and long-term oral health. So, we offer full surgical care that puts comfort, accuracy, and long-term oral health first. Our team will help you at every step.
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