Tooth Extractions
You and Dr. John Hargett may decide that a tooth extraction is necessary for various reasons. Some teeth are removed due to severe decay, while others may have advanced periodontal disease or be broken beyond repair. Additionally, certain teeth might need extraction due to poor positioning in the mouth (such as impacted teeth) or as a preparatory step for orthodontic treatment.
Extracting a single tooth can cause issues with chewing, jaw joint problems, and shifting teeth, which can significantly affect your dental health.
To prevent these complications, Dr. John Hargett will typically discuss alternatives to extraction and options for replacing the extracted tooth.
The Tooth Extraction Process
When it’s time for the extraction, the doctor will numb your tooth, jawbone, and surrounding gums with a local anesthetic.
During the extraction, you will feel a lot of pressure from the process of firmly rocking the tooth to enlarge the socket for removal.
You’ll feel the pressure without pain because the anesthetic numbs the nerves that transmit pain, but the nerves that sense pressure are not as affected.
If you experience any pain during the extraction, please let us know immediately.