Tooth Extractions in Tampa
The last resort, for a tooth that cannot be saved, and the plan for what replaces it.
Book a free consultationHaving toothaches can be absolutely unbearable, especially if a patient is suffering from periodontal disease, the structure that supports teeth.
If the tooth cannot be saved for various reasons then the tooth may need to be extracted to prevent further issues and to relieve pain. Tooth extractions can safely remove the tooth that is causing an issue. A digital X-ray is taken first, because the shape and angle of the roots decide how the tooth has to come out.
That being said, if a tooth is extracted then other dental procedures are necessary to take the place of the extracted tooth. It is not advisable to leave a gap because other teeth will move out of alignment and fill the space. Dr. Moradian plans the replacement, whether that is an implant, a bridge or a denture, at the same time as the removal.
Who it suits
Even though it is one of the easiest and most common dental procedures, it should only be done as a last resort. If the tooth can not be saved then an extraction must be done.
Severe decay, an infection that will not clear, an injury that has split the tooth, and wisdom teeth with no room to sit are the usual reasons. Every dentist's main objective is to save the tooth if possible, so ask what the alternatives are before agreeing to the removal.
Severe decay
Infection present
Injury
Wisdom teeth
What happens, step by step
Assessment
A digital X-ray shows the shape and angle of the roots before anything is touched, which is what decides how the tooth has to come out.
Anesthesia
Generally, due to the amount of anesthesia used, there is not much pain. The discomfort comes with pressure used and keeping your mouth open.
Removal
Tooth extractions can safely remove the tooth that is causing an issue.
Recovery
After the tooth is extracted dentists normally ask you to take over-the-counter medicine to help with pain and reduce the swelling.
Replacement
The gap is planned for, whether with an implant, a bridge or a denture, before the teeth either side have time to drift.
Tooth Extractions questions
Is a tooth extraction painful?
Each patient is different. Generally, due to the amount of anesthesia used, there is not much pain. The discomfort comes with the pressure used and keeping your mouth open.
Does the pain stop straight away?
The biggest appeal of a tooth extraction is how the pain is alleviated almost immediately. If the tooth had severe decay then infection may be present too.
What happens to the gap afterwards?
If a tooth is extracted then other dental procedures are necessary to take the place of the extracted tooth. It is not advisable to leave a gap because other teeth will move out of alignment and fill the space.
Do children ever need an extraction?
There are some instances when a child needs to have teeth removed, most often an over-retained baby tooth, badly damaged baby teeth, or decay too advanced to restore.
Will you try to save the tooth first?
Every dentist's main objective is to save the tooth if possible. Be sure to ask what the options are and what is recommended.
Tooth Extractions across Tampa Bay
Patients travel from 25 towns across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco. Pick the one nearest you for directions and local questions.
Hillsborough County
Pinellas County
Pasco County
Save a damaged tooth
A tooth that is cracked, decayed or aching can usually be saved. A crown protects a worn or cracked tooth and stops further decay, and a root canal treats it from the inside. Taking it out is the last option, not the first.