Tooth Extractions Simpsonville
When the Last Resort Leads to a Healthier Smile
At Tylan Creek Family Dentistry, we work hard to help patients achieve and maintain their optimal oral health and keep it for life. In most cases, that means working hard to avoid tooth loss. However, there are some situations when removing one or more teeth is actually the best way to maintain oral health. For these patients, our skilled dentists and team offer tooth extractions in our Simpsonville, SC, dental office. If you want to learn more about tooth extraction or other restorative services, call the Tylan Creek Family Dentistry team today.
Why Choose Tylan Creek Family Dentistry for Tooth Extractions?
- Two Forms of Dental Sedation Available
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
- Three Methods of Tooth Replacement Offered
When We Recommend Tooth Extraction
We’ll do our utmost to help you maintain your healthy smile, but we will likely recommend tooth extraction in the following situations:
- Severe decay and damage that has destroyed a significant amount of tooth structure, making it impossible for the tooth to support a restoration.
- Before beginning orthodontic treatment for patients with severe crowding, we may recommend the removal of one or more teeth to allow the remaining tooth structure to move more freely.
- Before creating and placing a partial or full denture, one or more teeth may be removed. If they have been weakened or damaged, the lifetime of the denture is compromised.
- Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the most often removed teeth. Their late eruptions often cause damage to surrounding teeth, fail to erupt from the gumline, or shift the bite out of alignment.
How We Extract Teeth
Teeth are extracted using two main methods. “Pulling” a tooth is possible if it has fully erupted from the gums. We use a clasping tool to hold the tooth and shift it back and forth, helping it to detach from the jaw and gum tissue. In other cases, we will need to surgically extract the tooth by removing soft tissue, dividing the tooth into sections, or removing supportive, alveolar bone tissue.
Dry Socket & Other Complications
Following the extraction of teeth, especially wisdom teeth, you may be at risk of a dry socket. When a tooth is extracted, a blood clot forms over the socket to promote healing. If the clot is dislodged too soon, the result can be severe pain or sensitivity. If you experience pain or sensitivity, notice inflammation and infection, or experience continual bleeding, you should contact our team right away. We’ll fit you in for an urgent care appointment to repair your smile as soon as possible.
Replacing Your Extracted Teeth
In some cases, like the removal of wisdom teeth or preparation for orthodontic treatment, you won’t need to replace your pearly whites. However, for severely damaged or decayed teeth, the sooner we begin the tooth replacement process, the better. We offer a wide range of traditional solutions as well as dental implant crowns, bridges, and dentures. As we plan your tooth extraction, we will also plan proper replacement.
PRF Therapy
When you have a tooth removed, it’s important that it heals properly so that you can avoid a dry socket or other complications. To facilitate healing, we use a technique called platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) therapy. This revolutionary method uses your blood to stimulate your body’s natural repairing process and has been shown to help the gum tissue close faster than when the tissue is left on its own. When you have your consultation with your dentist, ask them about using PRF therapy to heal from your procedure.