Annette M.
Safe & Pain-Free Extractions
Our team’s primary goal is to help our patients keep their natural teeth for as long as possible, but as we all know, life gets in the way sometimes. In cases of severe dental damage or decay, a tooth extraction is occasionally the best possible option. At Port Lavaca Dentistry, we always put patient comfort at the forefront, so if you ever require an extraction, we can ensure that it will be a painless experience. If necessary, we can also quickly help you replace the tooth so that you don’t have to spend any time with an incomplete smile.
Why You Might Need a Tooth Extraction
- A cavity is too large to be repaired with a filling or crown
- A large filling within a tooth has broken
- A tooth is so damaged that it cannot be put back together
- Advanced periodontal (gum) disease has weakened the bone supporting a tooth
- Room needs to be created in the mouth for a denture/orthodontic treatment
We can also perform gentle extractions for children who have baby teeth that are blocking the path of their incoming adult teeth.
Why Choose Port Lavaca Dentistry for Tooth Extractions?
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Sedation guarantees patient comfort
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Evening and Weekend Appointments Available
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Highly-skilled & experienced team
How a Tooth Extraction Works
Fortunately for our patients, we never “pull” teeth here! The process of extracting a tooth is much more delicate and comfortable:
- The treatment area will be completely numbed
- The dentist holds the tooth with a pair of dental forceps
- They’ll gently rock the tooth back and forth until it slips out on its own
Thanks to this approach, most patients don’t even feel it when their tooth actually comes out. For our more anxious patients, we also have a number of sedation options that can help calm any nerves as well. Afterward, we’ll dress the area with gauze, and a patient should be completely healed in less than a week. We’ll prescribe pain medication if necessary. If the situation calls for it, we can then help a patient choose how they want to replace their tooth.
Your local family dentistry office: 1606 North Virginia Street, Port Lavaca, TX, 77979