Tooth extractions are an important and essential dentistry service. While many dentistry procedures are meant to preserve your teeth, sometimes, a tooth needs to be removed to ensure the health of your surrounding teeth and prevent pain.
When you have a damaged tooth that can’t be fixed through other dentistry procedures, Badea Dental provides tooth extractions. Dr. Luana Badea is a board-certified dentist who takes care to create a calming environment where each patient is respected and understood.
Find out more about tooth extractions or contact our team today to request your appointment!
When Tooth Extractions Are Recommended
At Badea Dental, we would rather save your tooth than remove it. However, we know that tooth extractions are sometimes necessary to restore your oral health.
In some cases, other treatments like fillings or crowns aren’t going to work. So, if your tooth has extensive damage, Dr. Badea may recommend a tooth removal instead.
Some common reason you may need a tooth extraction include:
- You have severe tooth decay and extensive cavities
- You have a fractured or impacted tooth
- Your teeth are overcrowded
- You have advanced gum disease
During a consultation, Dr. Badea will examine your teeth and determine the best treatment plan to achieve the look, feel, and function of your smile.
If other restorative methods aren’t an option, a tooth extraction can be a good alternative. Get in touch with our office today to find out if a tooth extraction is the right solution for you!
Sedation Dentistry During a Tooth Extraction
A tooth extraction is usually rather simple and minimally invasive. You’ll receive local anesthesia to stay comfortable and pain-free during the process.
We also provide sedation dentistry in the form of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. With sedation dentistry, you’ll feel much more at ease during a tooth extraction or any other dentistry service we offer.
You deserve to feel relaxed while receiving vital dentistry services. Whether you have dental phobias and anxieties, or just feel stressed sometimes at the dentist, we are here to offer a calm environment along with sedation dentistry options to make the process easier for you.
What Happens after a Tooth Extraction?
When you have a tooth extraction, you’ll be left with a hole where the tooth was. However, if the tooth is removed because you had overcrowding, you may not need any further dental treatment.
But in most cases, you’ll have a gap in your smile. Most people don’t want to have a missing tooth, so additional cosmetic or restorative dentistry treatments can restore both the look and functionality of your mouth.
There are various options to repair a missing tooth, including a dental bridge or a dental implant. Dental bridges are more affordable, but they don’t last as long as dental implants.
Get Relief from Tooth Discomfort!
When you have a damaged or painful tooth, removing it can bring you the comfort and relief you deserve. At Badea Dental, we provide both the tooth extraction and replacement tooth treatments so you can remove the problem tooth and get a strong, natural-looking tooth in its place.
We are happy to accept new patients of all ages in the Austin, TX, area. So, if you need general or family dentistry services, reach out to our office today by giving us a call!