Removal Can Be Restorative
When Is A Tooth Extraction Needed?
If you’ve suffered dental trauma or are living with a toothache, you may need a tooth extraction to truly preserve your smile. A damaged or abscessed tooth can quickly lead to more serious issues, which could affect your other teeth, oral health, and even, in some cases, your physical health if the cause is left untreated. At Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants, we’ll always first recommend treating infection and saving a natural tooth with services like gum treatment or a root canal. However, at times, removal may be the only way to restore your health.
Our periodontist provides gentle tooth extractions in Miami, FL, to quickly remedy your pain and save your smile from unnecessary harm. Considered experts in tooth extractions, periodontists have specialized training in hard and soft tissue treatments. Our periodontist is uniquely qualified to remove teeth and has the skill to minimize damage to your bones and gums. You’ll enjoy long-term benefits from seeking treatment at Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants! With sedation dentistry and a relaxing atmosphere, we’ll make your tooth extraction and the path to restored health surprisingly simple.
Our Tooth Extraction Process
During your initial consultation, we’ll examine your problem tooth or teeth and determine if a tooth extraction is needed. We will work with your insurance provider to determine the best solution, not only for your health but for your finances, as well. If you’re scheduled for tooth extraction in Miami, FL, this means we were unable to preserve your natural tooth with more conservative measures or have deemed it unsalvageable due to infection, trauma, or another cause. For most patients, tooth extraction is an efficient and fast procedure that won’t cause you pain. Our patients report that though they experienced a slight pressure during the procedure, they remained comfortable and relaxed at their appointment.
Tooth Extraction
After you arrive for your tooth extraction procedure at our Miami, FL practice, we’ll first ensure you are comfortable, then numb the gums around your tooth with a local anesthetic. Next, we’ll use forceps to grasp your tooth and gently remove it, being careful not to harm adjacent teeth or bone and gum tissue at the site. Our periodontist and dental team routinely complete tooth extraction procedures and are skilled in making them efficient and pain-free. Before you know it, your procedure will be complete! Your healing period will last a few days, during which time you may take over-the-counter medication for any discomfort. We’ll review post-operative instructions and recommendations with you in detail to ensure a healthy and comfortable recovery.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
If you need a wisdom tooth extracted, our priority is to ensure you are comfortable and calm for your surgery. We will provide sedation dentistry as needed and prepare the surgical site by administering local anesthetic. Next, we’ll remove your wisdom teeth, being careful to preserve your bone and gum tissues. Once your surgery is complete, we’ll provide instructions for your recovery and at-home care as you heal. Adhering to these instructions will help ensure a healthy blood clot forms and you don’t develop any infection at the surgical site.
The Results Of A Tooth Extraction
Eliminate tooth pain and sensitivity
Halt the spread of decay or infection
Preserve surrounding natural teeth
Restore oral health and comfort
After Your Tooth Extraction
After any tooth extraction, it’s critical that you take special steps to ensure the healing process goes as it should. A blood clot typically forms over an empty tooth socket during healing. If this doesn’t happen or if the blood clot is removed, the bone and nerves below the socket become exposed. This results in a painful complication called a “dry socket.” You can prevent dry sockets and ensure a smooth recovery by following the post-extraction guidelines we’ll review in detail with you after your surgery.
Your tooth extraction shouldn’t be the last stage of your treatment, though. We recommend many patients replace their extracted teeth and generally encourage dental implants. The only permanent tooth replacement dental implants look and act just like natural teeth due to their similar structure—post (tooth root) and restoration (tooth crown). This tooth will look identical to your natural teeth and provide all the same functional benefits. It’ll be as if you’d never had a tooth extracted in the first place!
Tooth Extraction FAQs
When is dental extraction necessary?
Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants is committed to helping you preserve all your natural teeth. Unfortunately, dental extractions may sometimes be unavoidable, typically when the risks of keeping the tooth intact outweigh the benefits.
The following dental issues may need dental extractions in Miami, Florida.
- Advanced gum disease (periodontitis)
- A non-restorable tooth because of advanced decay or damage
- Overcrowding
- A painful or impacted wisdom tooth
- An over-retained baby tooth
No one likes them, but dental extractions may be necessary to save oral health. When it is necessary, our team treats you with compassion and gentleness to ensure a stress-free dental experience.
What can I expect during tooth removal?
It begins with an in-depth digital X-ray examination to determine whether extraction is the best treatment. Advanced dental imaging also helps establish the tooth’s position and condition to devise the safest, most effective way to extract it.
Dental extractions can be surgical or simple. Simple extractions are ideal for easy-to-reach teeth. The dentist wriggles the tooth in several motions and removes it from its socket in one piece. Surgical extractions are ideal for impacted or severely damaged teeth. Your Miami dentist makes a small incision on the gums to access the tooth. Often, the tooth is severed into pieces for a seamless removal.
Are tooth extractions painful?
The words “dental extraction” can make even the bravest patients uneasy. But here’s the good news: modern tooth extractions are safe, gentle, and virtually painless.
At Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants in Miami, Drs. Isaac and David Garazi use advanced techniques and powerful local anesthesia to make your extraction as comfortable as possible. For those who need extra help relaxing, we offer several sedation dentistry options—including oral sedation, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and IV sedation—to ensure you feel calm, in control, and completely cared for throughout your visit.
How long does it take to recover from a tooth extraction?
Recovery from a tooth extraction can vary, but most people return to normal within a few days. While you may resume routine activities within a day or two, complete healing of the extraction site can take several weeks to a few months, especially for surgical extractions.
Should I replace an extracted tooth?
Yes! Unless it’s a crowded or wisdom tooth, you should replace an extracted tooth immediately to avoid diminished functionality, bone loss, misalignment, and other issues. We offer dental implants as a reliable and long-lasting solution for the extracted tooth.
What should I avoid after a tooth extraction?
Recovery after a dental extraction is always an event-free experience. However, although rare, complications like infection or a bone socket can happen during healing. To optimize healing, avoid smoking, alcohol, using straws, and vigorous rinsing for at least 24 hours to avoid disrupting the clot.
Do you offer emergency dental extractions in Miami, FL?
Garazi Periodontics & Dental Implants provides all dental extraction services, including emergency tooth removal. Whether you need standard, wisdom, or emergency dental extractions, call (305) 690-0611 for trusted dental care.
