Pulling a tooth (teeth, pulled, implants, dentist)
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Pulling a tooth, also known as tooth extraction, is the process of removing a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. Tooth extraction can be necessary for a variety of reasons, such as tooth decay, gum disease, infection, overcrowding, or to prepare for orthodontic treatment.
The tooth extraction procedure involves numbing the area around the tooth with a local anesthetic. Once the area is numb, the dentist or oral surgeon will use a special tool to loosen the tooth and then remove it from the socket. In some cases, the tooth may need to be cut into smaller pieces to make it easier to remove.
After the tooth is removed, the dentist will place gauze over the socket to help stop any bleeding. You will be given instructions on how to care for the extraction site and manage any discomfort or swelling that may occur. In most cases, the healing process takes about one to two weeks, and you should avoid eating hard or crunchy foods and smoking during this time.
It's important to follow your dentist's instructions carefully to ensure proper healing and to avoid any complications. If you have any concerns or questions about a tooth extraction, be sure to discuss them with your dentist or oral surgeon before the procedure.
Pulling a tooth, also known as tooth extraction, is the process of removing a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. Tooth extraction can be necessary for a variety of reasons, such as tooth decay, gum disease, infection, overcrowding, or to prepare for orthodontic treatment.
The tooth extraction procedure involves numbing the area around the tooth with a local anesthetic. Once the area is numb, the dentist or oral surgeon will use a special tool to loosen the tooth and then remove it from the socket. In some cases, the tooth may need to be cut into smaller pieces to make it easier to remove.
After the tooth is removed, the dentist will place gauze over the socket to help stop any bleeding. You will be given instructions on how to care for the extraction site and manage any discomfort or swelling that may occur. In most cases, the healing process takes about one to two weeks, and you should avoid eating hard or crunchy foods and smoking during this time.
It's important to follow your dentist's instructions carefully to ensure proper healing and to avoid any complications. If you have any concerns or questions about a tooth extraction, be sure to discuss them with your dentist or oral surgeon before the procedure.
It probably matters which tooth it is and if the opposing tooth is still there. Can you google teeth numbers and let us know which tooth number it is? I'm not a dentist, but this information might be helpful to those who read here who are in the dental industry. Good luck!
It probably matters which tooth it is and if the opposing tooth is still there. Can you google teeth numbers and let us know which tooth number it is? I'm not a dentist, but this information might be helpful to those who read here who are in the dental industry. Good luck!
I'm missing 17 and 18, but I have implants in 19 and 20 and have no problems with shifting teeth, but that's probably due to the implants I have. I'm missing at least 16 on the top, probably 15 too.
I'm missing 17 and 18, but I have implants in 19 and 20 and have no problems with shifting teeth, but that's probably due to the implants I have. I'm missing at least 16 on the top, probably 15 too.
But I'll defer to the dentists (and IRL) on here.
haha it sounded like I said I was missing a total of 15 or 16 teeth on the top, not true, I'm missing tooth number 16.
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Originally Posted by Charlie&Rose
UPDATE.....no implant needed, DH went for second opinion, he has enough tooth for a crown.
Great news!!!
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