What Is a Tooth Extraction?
A tooth extraction is a procedure where a damaged, decayed, or impacted tooth is removed to restore oral health. At North Mississippi Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, extractions may be necessary due to severe decay, advanced periodontal disease, fractures that cannot be repaired, or to make room for orthodontic treatment. While removing a tooth can improve your dental health, it can also affect your chewing ability and jaw joint function and cause shifting of surrounding teeth. To prevent these complications, we will always discuss alternative treatments and options for replacing the extracted tooth to ensure your continued oral health. To learn more about this or if you are in need of an emergency tooth extraction, contact one of our locations in Tupelo, Corinth, or Southaven, MS.
How Is Tooth Extraction Performed?
Tooth extraction at North Mississippi Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates begins with numbing the area around the affected tooth, including the tooth, jawbone, and surrounding gums, using a local anesthetic. This ensures that you do not feel pain during the procedure, though you may experience pressure as the tooth is rocked back and forth to widen the socket for removal. While the anesthetic prevents pain, it doesn't numb the sensation of pressure, so you will feel pressure during the process. If any discomfort arises, it's important to inform your surgeon immediately so they can adjust the anesthesia. In some cases, a tooth may be too firmly anchored or the roots too curved for simple extraction. In such instances, the tooth is sectioned into smaller pieces to make removal easier. Each section is carefully removed one by one. Our surgeon may use specialized tools to extract the tooth cleanly, ensuring minimal damage to the surrounding bone and tissues.
What Can I Expect After Tooth Extraction?
After tooth extraction at North Mississippi Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, it's essential to follow proper care to ensure a smooth recovery. Immediately after the procedure, we'll have you bite on a gauze pad for 30 – 45 minutes to help stop the bleeding. If bleeding continues, replace the gauze and bite down for another 30 minutes. Once the blood clot forms, it's crucial to avoid disturbing it. For the first 72 hours, things to avoid after tooth extraction include:
- Rinsing vigorously
- Sucking on straws
- Smoking
- Drinking alcohol
- Brushing near the extraction site
- Vigorous exercise (for 24 hours only)
These activities can dislodge the clot and hinder the healing process.
You may experience some pain and swelling, which can be managed with ice packs and prescribed medications. Swelling should subside within 48 hours, and pain relief medications should be taken as directed.
Continue to follow care after tooth extraction instructions, including taking antibiotics if prescribed, staying hydrated, and eating soft foods on the day of the extraction. You can return to normal activities after a few days, but if you experience excessive bleeding, severe pain, or prolonged swelling, contact our office immediately.
What Are Some of the Benefits of Tooth Extractions?
Tooth extraction can provide several benefits, including:
- Relief from severe tooth pain
- Prevention of infection or decay from spreading
- Improvement in oral hygiene by removing difficult-to-clean teeth
- Reduction of crowding or misalignment in preparation for orthodontic treatment
- Removal of impacted or damaged teeth that cannot be restored
Tooth Extractions Reviews
Great experience. I had my wisdom teeth removed, got dry socket, and was given additional services to ease the dry socket. The staff was friendly and professional.
Staff was very professional. Procedure was fast and painless. Will use again if the need arises. Recommend to anyone needing wisdom teeth removed.
My daughter had to get all 4 wisdom teeth out and we were referred to this location. Everyone was super nice and helpful. They went over everything and they are very professional. They seem to have everything together! You will not be disappointed if you have to go here.
Dr. Williams is amazing ! He eased any anxiety I had about the procedure (and trust me I had a lot considering I have dental anxiety and being pregnant on top of it). He checked on me throughout the whole tooth extraction making sure I was ok and wasn’t in any pain and it was honestly over before I knew it. I am eternally grateful to the amazing staff at this establishment for helping me with my dental issues after years of putting it off. I definitely recommend this place !
My son’s experience getting his wisdom teeth out was fantastic! We went in for a consult and same day surgery. We received all the information needed to care for his teeth and understand his prescriptions. The surgery( to remove 4 teeth) was very quick! I will definitely be using them again for my other children.
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Tooth Extraction in North Mississippi
If you're experiencing tooth pain, damage, or overcrowding, tooth extraction may be necessary. At North Mississippi Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, we offer tooth extraction services to help relieve discomfort and prevent further dental complications. Our skilled team is here to guide you through the entire process, ensuring your comfort and a smooth recovery. Don't wait to take care of your oral health—contact one of our locations in Tupelo, Corinth, or Southaven, MS today to schedule a consultation!