Your Path to Relief: Expert Tooth Extraction
in Arlington, VA
What Is
Tooth Extraction?
Tooth extraction simply involves the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. While we always strive to save natural teeth like a root canal, sometimes an extraction is necessary to prevent further complications and maintain your overall dental health. Common reasons for tooth extraction include severe tooth decay, advanced periodontal disease, tooth infection, and overcrowding, or to make room for orthodontic treatment. Our team at Cusumano and Stuver is committed to providing a safe, gentle extraction process from start to finish.
Preparing for Your Tooth Extraction:
Before, During, and After
1
Assessment and Planning
Before we consider an extraction, we start with a detailed look at your dental health. This involves a comprehensive examination of your teeth, including X-rays, to fully assess the condition of the tooth in question and the health of the surrounding bone. This thorough evaluation helps us tailor a strategy that minimizes discomfort and ensures the safe removal of the tooth.
2
The Extraction Process
Your comfort is our priority during the extraction. To manage any pain and reduce anxiety, we numb the area completely with local anesthesia. Our dentists employ meticulous techniques aimed at making the extraction both swift and as gentle as can be.
3
Care and Healing Post-Extraction
After the tooth is removed, we’ll equip you with detailed instructions on how to manage any discomfort, suggest limits on certain activities, and offer guidance on the best foods to eat and how to keep your mouth clean. We’ll also arrange follow-up visits to ensure your recovery is proceeding smoothly and to address any concerns you might have.
Types Of Tooth Extractions
There’s more than one way to pull out a tooth! Our expert team will find the right way to solve your tooth problems by selecting and performing the right type of extraction for your unique situation.
Simple Extractions
The “simple” version of extraction is performed on teeth that are visible and easily accessible in the mouth, simple extractions are generally straightforward and can often be done under local anesthesia.
Surgical Extractions
These are required for teeth that cannot be easily accessed because they have not fully erupted or have broken under the gumline. This procedure may involve making an incision in the gum to reach and remove the tooth, typically under local anesthesia and sometimes with additional sedation.
Out With the Old for Better Oral Health
If you need a tooth extraction — especially if you’re experiencing pain or discomfort that might necessitate one — don’t hesitate to reach out to Cusumano and Stuver. Our team is prepared to provide you with the highest quality care, addressing your dental issues with the utmost precision and compassion.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation at our Arlington, VA office. Let us take care of you and your teeth; we can help you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.
