Tooth Extractions – Franklin Park, IL

Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary

We may suggest extracting a tooth for several reasons, including:

• A visibly damaged tooth can’t be repaired.
• Severe decay in a tooth can’t be treated.
• Crowded teeth keep you from undergoing orthodontic treatment.
• Impacted teeth below your gumline are at risk of infection.
• Teeth have become loose as a result of gum disease.

If you have any of these problems or are concerned about your oral health, contact our dental office today to schedule an appointment.

The Process of Removing a Tooth

Removing a problem tooth requires one of two approaches: simple or surgical extraction. Your dentist in Franklin Park will determine which procedure is necessary during the consultation phase of treatment.

If the tooth is visible above the gumline, we will administer local anesthesia to numb your mouth before using specialized dental instruments to grab the tooth. We’ll then gently move it back and forth until it detaches from the ligaments holding it in place.

If you have a tooth that is below the gumline and cannot be seen with the naked eye, we will need to remove it surgically. This requires opening your gum tissue after administering local anesthesia. We’ll expose the underlying tooth and bone area before sectioning the tooth and carefully removing it. This approach reduces bone loss.

Tooth Extraction Aftercare

You will need to follow general instructions to ensure successful healing after your tooth extraction. Our Grand Dental – Franklin Park team will provide this information ahead of time so that you are prepared when the day of your procedure arrives.

While recovering at home, you’ll need to:

• Have someone drive you home after your appointment and plan to rest the remainder of the day. Do not attempt any strenuous or physical exercise in the few days after your procedure, as this increases blood flow and can slow down the healing process.
• Elevate your head while sleeping.
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers or prescribed pain medication as instructed.
• Drink lots of water to flush out any bad bacteria, but do not use a straw, as this can dislodge blood clots and cause dry sockets.
• Avoid any hard, crunchy, sticky, or spicy foods for a few days.
• Do not smoke or use any tobacco products.
• Brush and floss to keep your mouth clean, but be mindful when cleaning around the surgical site(s).
• After 24 hours have passed, rinse your mouth with a warm saltwater mixture.

Understanding the Cost of Tooth Extractions

Determining the cost of tooth extractions in Franklin Park requires a scheduled visit with one of our dentists. At Grand Dental – Franklin Park, we recognize that every case is unique, so we will consider various factors known to affect treatment costs. Once we establish the estimated price, we will discuss how to use your dental insurance and if you need further financial assistance.

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