General Dentistry · Pikesville, MD
A comfortable removal, when a tooth can’t be saved
Some teeth are too decayed, damaged, or poorly positioned to keep. When an extraction is the right call, we numb the area thoroughly, remove the tooth gently, and talk through how to replace it.
Tooth Extractions in Pikesville, MD
You and your doctor may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Others may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth, such as impacted teeth, or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
The removal of a single tooth can lead to problems with your chewing ability, problems with your jaw joint, and shifting teeth, which can have a major impact on your dental health. To avoid these complications, in most cases the doctor will discuss alternatives to extraction as well as replacement of the extracted tooth.
Because we plan and place tooth replacement in house, our Pikesville patients can talk through implants, bridges, and dentures with the same team that performs the extraction, so there is a clear plan for the space before the tooth ever comes out.
Why patients choose them
The benefits of tooth extractions
Comfort first
The tooth, jawbone, and surrounding gums are numbed with a local anesthetic, so you feel pressure rather than pain.
Protects your other teeth
Removing a tooth that cannot be saved helps prevent the infection, pain, and damage it can cause to neighboring teeth.
A plan for the space
In most cases the doctor discusses alternatives to extraction and how to replace the tooth to protect your bite.
Clear aftercare
We send you home with simple, specific instructions that make healing predictable and help prevent dry socket.
What to expect
The tooth extractions process
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Numb the area
The doctor numbs your tooth, jawbone, and the surrounding gums with a local anesthetic.
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Gentle removal
The tooth is firmly rocked to widen the socket for removal. You will feel pressure, but the anesthetic stops the transference of pain.
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Section if needed
If a tooth is firmly anchored or its root is curved, the doctor may cut it into sections and remove them one at a time.
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Aftercare
You bite on gauze to control bleeding and follow simple home-care steps as the socket forms a protective blood clot and heals.
Common Questions
Tooth Extractions questions
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Interested in tooth extractions?
Our doctors will tell you honestly whether tooth extractions are the right choice for your smile. Call our Pikesville office to schedule a consultation.