Do you feel uneasy when you think about a dental extraction? Have you been thinking about this treatment quite a lot lately because you are unsure about what you can expect but you have been told you need an extraction? Don’t worry – by taking a quick quiz, you will either find out that you have become quite masterful in knowledge regarding tooth removal or you will gather the answers you have been hoping to attain. Remember – we are always excited to respond to any questions you may have about your dental care.
Extractions: True or False Quiz
- True or False: You will only need an extraction if you are suffering from a bad infection – otherwise, we will provide you with a restorative treatment.
- True or False: We can tell just by looking at your tooth that we need to remove it immediately.
- True or False: We offer both local anesthetic and sedation options for a comfortable extraction.
Quiz Answers
- False. Extractions become essential for a variety of reasons – we will remove your tooth if we cannot save it through other methods. Problems that require removal may include severe decay, severe infection, or severe damage.
- False. Determining whether you require a dental extraction is more complex than a simple glance. We will examine your tooth with our eyes and then with the use of advanced digital imaging to ensure we only suggest extraction when absolutely necessary.
- True. Some patients are completely relaxed with a numb tooth, while others require additional numbing and/or relaxation with sedation. We will discuss your feelings with you before and during your procedure, so we make sure you feel at ease from start to finish.
