Tooth Extractions San Antonio
Removing Damaged Teeth & Boosting Oral Health
At Potranco Family Dental, our primary goal is to preserve your teeth. However, there are certain cases where, in order to do that, we’ll need to extract one. If we determine that’s the case for you, don’t worry – we will numb your mouth thoroughly to ensure you don’t feel any pain in the process. If you are interested in learning more about this emergency dental treatment leading up to your appointment, you’re welcome to read on or give us a call.
Why Choose Potranco Family Dental for Tooth Extractions?
- We Accept Dental Insurance & Offer Financing
- Dentist with Over 10 Years of Experience
- Caring & Knowledgeable Dental Team
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
We typically recommend tooth extractions in the following situations:
- A tooth is impacted below the gumline.
- There’s not enough room in the mouth to undergo orthodontic treatment.
- A tooth is damaged beyond repair.
- A tooth infection has spread to the roots of a tooth.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
When you arrive at our office, a friendly member of our team will help you settle comfortably into the treatment chair. Then, Dr. Ajneesh Chhabra (Dr. AJ) will numb your mouth thoroughly. Once you’re ready to begin, he will intervene with either:
- A simple extraction: If the tooth in question has broken through the gumline, then he can use special tools to grip the tooth and rock it loose until it’s ready to be removed.
- A surgical extraction: If the tooth is trapped underneath the gumline, then a small incision needs to be made before the tooth is removed section by section.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Following the procedure, you will need to get plenty of rest. During this time, we recommend that you:
- Eat only extremely soft foods, like seedless fruit smoothies
- Take prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
- Keep your head elevated, even while you sleep
- Change the gauze as needed
- Don’t use a straw, spit, or smoke
- Brush and floss carefully, especially around the extraction site
If your tooth is visibly decayed, you’re in a great deal of oral pain, or you’re experiencing another abnormal symptom that makes you think you’d benefit from an extraction, call our office as soon as possible. Over the phone, we can schedule an emergency dental visit and walk you through what to do to protect your tooth from further harm until you arrive.