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Tooth Extraction in Scottsdale, Arizona – Gentle, Safe & Professional Dental Care
Comfortable Tooth Removal to Protect Your Oral Health
A problem tooth could impact a whole lot more than just your smile. It can cause chronic pain, difficulty with eating, swelling and infect surrounding teeth and gums. If conservation is no longer in the best interest of the health of the tooth, a professional tooth extraction can offer permanent relief and promote good oral health.
We provide safe and comfortable Tooth Extraction in Scottsdale, Arizona using modern techniques, advanced diagnostic technology and patient first approach at Kevin harris dentist. Whether it’s an extraction or the removal of a bad wisdom tooth, our dental team is experienced in providing you with the least stressful treatment possible.
Why Patients Choose Kevin harris dentist
- Safe/gentle tooth removal by experienced dentists.
- High tech digital diagnosis for precise treatment planning.
- Any appointments scheduled for the same day are available as emergency appointments, if possible.
- Working conditions are comfortable and the working atmosphere is patient-care.
- Popular among people and families all over Scottsdale, Arizona.
Make an appointment today or online for expert dental services when you need them.
When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
Dentists will try to save the healthy tooth in an attempt to restore it with a filling, crown or root canal treatment. But sometimes, it is the best and safest approach to preserving long-term oral health to have a tooth removed.
Extraction may be the most appropriate treatment if the tooth is very decayed, gum disease is severe, the tooth has been badly injured, or the tooth is overcrowded. The extraction of an affected tooth may relieve pain, prevent the spread of infection and help the remaining teeth in the mouth be healthier.
Every recommendation at Kevin harris dentist is in accordance with a detailed clinical analysis. We thoroughly evaluate your oral health, discuss all treatment options and address your questions before recommending an extraction so you will be able to do what is best for yourself with confidence.
What Is a Tooth Extraction?
Tooth extraction is a dental treatment in which a tooth is pulled out of the socket if it has suffered enough damage to be salvaged or possibly its removal might be required to prevent the health of the teeth and gums.
The following are some of the reasons why additional extractions might be necessary: severe decay, broken teeth, advanced periodontal disease, impacted wisdom teeth, orthodontic correction and dental infections that cannot be treated.
Tooth extraction is performed mainly for the purposes of pain alleviation, infection control, preservation of adjacent teeth and optimal future oral health. Depending on the right one, your dentist will talk to you about replacing your tooth and what options are available if it is the right place, such as a dental implant or a bridge.
Signs You May Need a Tooth Extraction
- Toothache that fails to go away with medication or past dental work.
- Trauma, fracture and/or significant cavity that leads to massive tooth damage.
- Swollen gums or facial swelling, may be a sign of an active dental infection.
- Advanced gum disease or injury that has caused loose permanent teeth.
- Problem chewing caused by sore mouth or broken teeth.
- Wisdom teeth that are crowding, swelling or recurring infections.
- Large gaps between the teeth where braces would be more effective.
If you do have any of these symptoms you should make an appointment with your dentist to prevent further complications and to improve your treatment.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Tooth Extraction?
This is possible for almost anyone, but could be recommended for any age at which it is thought that the tooth’s presence in the mouth may be harmful to oral health.
Treatment may be beneficial if you:
- A tooth which cannot be filled or crowned.
- Regularly get dental infections.
- Have impacted or painful wisdom teeth.
- Must have space produced prior to orthodontic treatment.
- Demonstrated advanced gum disease resulting in instability of the tooth.
- Fractured tooth with irreparable part.
At your consultation, our staff will thoroughly review your medical conditions, oral health and treatment objectives to give you the best possible suggestion for your situation.
Benefits of Tooth Extraction
While being a last resort, tooth extraction can be very beneficial in the long-term when clinically indicated.
- Treats current toothache, pain.
- It helps to prevent any infection spreading to adjacent teeth and gums.
- Protects adjacent healthy teeth.
- Helps to ease crowding for the best orthodontic results.
- Improves overall oral health and function
Your Tooth Extraction Journey at Kevin harris dentist
Knowing what to expect during treatment can help to reduce stress. With Kevin harris dentist at Kevin harris dentist, all of the time extraction are performed with care to maintain your comfort and long-term oral health.
A series of small procedures to remove teeth.
Step-by-Step Tooth Extraction Process
1. Consultation and Examination
Your visit starts with a thorough discussion on your symptoms, dental history and general health.
2. Digital Diagnostic Imaging
Digital X-rays check the condition of the tooth, root, jaw and surrounding structures. They provide detailed imaging that can detect hidden infections, fractures, impacted teeth or bone loss and enable the exact treatment plan.
3. Personalized Treatment Planning
Once your dentist has seen the examination results, he or she explains the procedure, discusses your choices of anaesthetic, shares information about recovery, and addresses any questions you may have.
4. Tooth Extraction Procedure
In certain special cases following tooth extraction, an intraoral scanner takes digital impressions and patients find the treatment more comfortable and accurate. Simple cases may be possible to complete within a short period of time and impacted or severely damaged teeth may require surgical extraction.
5. Immediate Recovery
Once the extraction is complete gauze is placed on the area to prevent bleeding and to promote blood clotting.
Advanced Technology for Comfortable Care
As you’ve come to realize, at Kevin harris dentist, the modern dental treatment makes every patient’s treatment more comfortable, efficient and safe.
Digital Xrays allow for greater detail of the image with less radiation and diagnose and plan treatment to be faster and more precise. In the cases where more evaluation is required, 3D imaging and CBCT scanning provides a detailed view of the teeth, bone and surrounding tissues, thereby making complicated extractions more predictable.
In certain special cases following tooth extraction, an intraoral scanner takes digital impressions and patients find the treatment more comfortable and accurate.
Recovery and Aftercare
Most patients heal comfortably in a few days, but healing of the tooth extraction site may take a few weeks, depending on the complexity of the extraction.
For the first 24 hours try not to smoke, drink with a straw, exercise or vigorously rinse as these may make it difficult to heal. Consume soft foods, beverages and follow your dentist’s guidelines for pain management and oral care.
If the bleeding continues or if the pain is worsening after a few days, if the area is very swollen, or if you have fever and any other symptoms indicating that there is a risk of infection, please contact us immediately by calling Kevin harris dentist.
Risks, Cost & Why Choose Kevin harris dentist for Tooth Extraction in Scottsdale, Arizona
Risks & Possible Complications
Also, when this is done by an experienced dentist it’s a routine dental procedure, it usually goes very well, with a high success rate. Like with any treatment, however, there are some risks associated with this treatment that should be known to patients.
Side effects are mild swelling and tenderness, some bleeding and temporary discomfort for a few days following the procedure. Typically, such symptoms can be effectively controlled by either prescription or over-the-counter drugs and by appropriate post-treatment.
Less common complications include dry socket and infection, delayed healing and temporary numbness around the treatment area. We minimise these risks by using careful treatment planning, modern techniques and detailed instructions after treatment. If you have severe pain, have a lot of swelling, bleeding or fever after your extraction, please contact our clinic immediately for further assessment.
Cost & Insurance
There are a few things that influence how the overall tooth extraction procedure goes, like if it’s simple or surgical, where the tooth is sitting, whether diagnostic imaging is needed, and if extra measures may be required.
At Kevin harris dentist we take a pretty open approach to treatment planning , so before you even start , our team will go over what’s recommended, give you an estimated cost, explain what insurance options are available, and then answer any money questions you might have.
Before & After Your Treatment
Each patient’s smile is different. In your consultation, we can provide you with an example of some of the results we have achieved in the past and discuss how you can have teeth replaced with options including dental implants, dental bridges or dentures after healing. Treatment recommendations are always tailored for each person and depend on their oral health requirements.
What Our Patients Say
Patients often report that our caring approach, effective communication and gentle techniques for treatment are welcomed. Many come in with anxiety about getting a tooth pulled, and go home feeling better and more relaxed than ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tooth extraction painful?
Local anaesthetic makes the procedure comfortable and any soreness experienced after the procedure is short-lived.
What’s the recovery time frame?
Most patients recover in a few days and are fully recovered in several weeks.
Do I need to replace the missing tooth?
Your dentist may recommend replacing the tooth, for function and alignment, and this depends on the location of the tooth in your mouth.
What are the foods to eat following the procedure?
Yes. Soft foods are suggested for the first few days, until the extraction site is fully healed.
Does dental insurance pay for tooth extraction?
Some insurance will cover, but there is a variety of benefits included in many policies. We will help you know what coverage you have available.
Related Dental Services
If further treatment is indicated, we also offer Emergency Dentistry, Root Canal Therapy, Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Veneers, Teeth Whitening and Family Dentistry to help you keep your smile healthy.
Proudly Serving Scottsdale, Arizona
Kevin harris dentist is proud to care for patients throughout Scottsdale, Arizona and nearby communities. We are dedicated to delivering top-notch oral health services, dedicated to each family member.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
Don’t wait for a toothache, swelling or damage to get worse. Call Kevin harris dentist today to schedule a tooth extraction appointment with us, meet our friendly staff and experience professional care to restore your smile and oral health.