Tooth Extractions – Farmington Hills, MI

Is Your Tooth Unsalvageable? We Can Help

We pride ourselves on providing a wide range of dental services for patients of all ages. If your tooth is damaged in some manner, there are multiple ways we can potentially treat it. However, sometimes we might examine your tooth only to find that it’s beyond the point of salvaging. In these situations, you can count on our Radiant Dental team to perform a tooth extraction in Farmington Hills that’s virtually painless. So, don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you think one of your teeth might need to be taken out.

Why Choose Radiant Dental for Tooth Extractions?

  • Multiple Tooth Replacement Options
  • Dental Care That Puts Patients First
  • State-of-the-Art Dental Technology

Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary

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Preserving your natural teeth is generally the preferable option for your smile. That said, sometimes a tooth extraction is the better choice for your oral health. Typically, we recommend a tooth extraction if:

  • The tooth is severely damaged and is incapable of supporting a crown.
  • There is an infection that cannot be treated with a root canal.
  • You need to create space in your mouth for orthodontic treatment because your teeth are currently crowded together.
  • Your teeth have come loose as a consequence of gum disease.

The Process of Removing a Tooth

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There are actually two different types of tooth extractions: simple and surgical. With a simple extraction, we grip the tooth, rock it loose, and remove it from the socket. With a surgical extraction, we create an incision in the gums to access the tooth that’s trapped underneath. Then, we can remove it section by section before tending to the extraction site. Remember, the first step of the procedure is always to numb your mouth thoroughly, so you won’t feel any discomfort in the process.

Tooth Extraction Aftercare

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Following your tooth extraction in Farmington Hills, it’s very important that you:

  • Use a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time
  • Take prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
  • Eat only extremely soft foods, like applesauce
  • Brush and floss carefully around the extraction site
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, such as HIIT training
  • Don’t use tobacco products

Following these aftercare instructions will help keep soreness and sensitivity to a minimum during the recovery period. If you start to experience symptoms of an infection, like a fever, then contact our team at Radiant Dental right away.