Addressing Your Dental Extraction Concerns

You will likely be hard-pressed to run into any patient who feels excited at the thought of receiving an extraction. However, the informed patient can easily weigh the pros and cons of this dental health solution and quickly come to the conclusion that a dental extraction offers wonderful protection for one’s oral health and therefore is a good choice. In fact, most of the concerns you have about tooth removal are issues you don’t even need to worry about. Learn more regarding the truth about extractions and you may find you feel enthusiastic rather than worried.

Concern #1: Will An Extraction Hurt?

No. The last thing we want is for you to experience any more discomfort if you are suffering from tooth-related pain. We will numb your tooth and the surrounding tissue, which is usually completely satisfactory for patients. However, if you feel nervous, we may offer sedation dentistry solutions like oral sedation or nitrous oxide for a truly tranquil extraction.

Concern #2: Will The Extraction Require A Long Visit?

No. Another priority of ours with dental extractions is to provide an efficient treatment, so you can arrive and leave without feeling overwhelmed by the event.

Concern #3: Will I Have To Live With A Space In My Mouth?

Not at all. Once we determine that a dental extraction is the best solution for your smile, we will speak with you about your tooth replacement options. Before we even remove the tooth we can draw up a care plan tailored to your needs, so you can quickly begin completing your smile once you recover from the tooth removal.

Concern #4: Can’t You Restore The Tooth?

No. The reason we suggest an extraction is because we cannot save your tooth with restorative treatments. Rest assured, we only suggest dental extractions when absolutely necessary. While we always prefer to save your tooth, we make decisions that lead to optimal oral health, rather than ever placing your health at risk.

ABOUT YOUR DALLAS, TX FAMILY DENTISTS:

Dr. Tran, Dr. Hoang, and the friendly, welcoming staff at Gentle Smiles will do everything possible to make you feel at home. Contact us today by calling 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE) to experience our compassionate, effective, and individualized care. We proudly serve patients from Dallas, TX, and all surrounding communities, including Mesquite, Balch Springs, Garland, and Seagoville.