Extractions

Each year, millions of Americans rely on expert dental extractions to treat oral health problems and relieve pain. At Tiger Family Dental Care, skilled providers Ibad Farshori, DMD, and Florentino Palacios, DDS, specialize in tooth extractions. They also offer dental implants and other services to help you avoid bone loss and gum recession. Book an appointment online or call the office in Rockville, Maryland, to schedule your extraction consultation today.

Why are tooth extractions beneficial?

If you pulled a tooth as a child, you experienced a simple tooth extraction. A tooth extraction at Tiger Family Dental Care is designed to be much more comfortable and less stressful for you, and sometimes, it’s necessary.

Although keeping your natural teeth is ideal, your dentist may remove a tooth to:

• Stop the spread of infection
• Ease overcrowding
• Relieve pain
• Protect nearby teeth

Pulling a problematic tooth can lead to a healthier, pain-free smile.

Do I need a tooth extraction?

You may be a candidate for a tooth extraction if you struggle with:

• Severe tooth decay or infection
• Gum disease (periodontal disease) that has loosened the tooth
• Broken or fractured teeth that can’t be restored
• Wisdom teeth that are impacted or don’t have enough room to emerge
• Preparation for braces (to create room)
• Baby teeth that won’t fall out naturally

If you have ongoing tooth pain, swelling, or teeth shifting out of place, it’s worth seeing if you’re a candidate for extraction.

What kinds of tooth extractions are there?

Tooth extractions typically fall under simple extractions, done when the tooth is visible above the gumline, and surgical extractions. You need this minor surgery if the tooth hasn’t come through or if it’s broken at the gumline.

What happens during a tooth extraction?

Your dentist numbs the area and uses dental tools to carefully loosen and remove the tooth. They clean the area to avoid infection and may place stitches. A tooth extraction typically takes 30-60 minutes.

What happens after a tooth extraction?

Right after the procedure, your dentist places gauze over the area to help form a blood clot (important for healing). Over the next 24-48 hours, it’s normal to experience some swelling, soreness, or light bleeding. Use ice packs and prescribed or over-the-counter pain medications as needed.

Avoid smoking, drinking through straws, or spitting, as these actions can dislodge the clot and lead to a painful condition called dry socket. Within a week or two, your gums begin to close over the site.

If you need to fill the gap, Tiger Family Dental Care offers beautiful, natural-looking options for dental bridges, implants, or dentures. Call the friendly office staff today to schedule a tooth extraction consultation or book your appointment online.