Relieve severe pain: An extraction can immediately eliminate the pain from a tooth that is causing an intense toothache due to deep decay, infection, or irreparable damage. Once the tooth is removed, the source of pain is gone, and your body can begin to heal.
Tooth Extractions in Calgary
Gentle Tooth Removal to Protect Your Oral Health
We consider tooth extraction a last resort, but sometimes removing a tooth is necessary to protect your overall oral health. We perform tooth extractions for teeth that are badly decayed, infected, broken beyond repair, or causing crowding issues. Our experienced team ensures you are comfortable throughout the procedure, using local anesthesia (and sedation options if needed) to keep the process pain-free. Whether you need a simple extraction or a more complex surgical extraction, you’re in good hands with our dental team.
A simple extraction is done on a tooth that is fully visible in the mouth (above the gum line). In this case, we can usually loosen the tooth with specialized instruments and carefully lift it out in one piece. A surgical extraction is required for more complex situations, such as a tooth that is broken at the gum line, severely impacted (stuck in the jawbone or under the gums), or not fully erupted. For surgical extractions, the dentist may need to make a small incision in the gum tissue to access the tooth and may remove a small amount of bone around it. The tooth may be sectioned (divided into smaller pieces) to allow it to be removed with minimal stress to the surrounding area. Common examples include impacted wisdom teeth or stubborn tooth roots.
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Facing a tooth removal can be stressful, but our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way. If you have a tooth that’s causing you pain or has been recommended for extraction, contact us today. We will ensure your tooth extraction is handled safely and comfortably, and we’ll help you plan for restoring your smile afterward so you can maintain excellent oral health.
Benefits of Extracting a Problematic Tooth
Relieve severe pain
Stop the spread of infection
Stop the spread of infection: If a tooth is badly infected (such as an abscessed tooth) and cannot be saved, removing it prevents the infection from spreading to neighbouring teeth, your jawbone, or other parts of your body. In some cases, extracting one problematic tooth can save the health of your other teeth.
Protect adjacent teeth & overall oral health
Protect adjacent teeth & overall oral health: Impacted or overcrowded teeth (for example, wisdom teeth or an extra tooth) can push against and damage neighbouring teeth. Removing these can prevent future alignment issues and preserve the integrity of your smile. Additionally, in preparation for orthodontic treatment, strategically extracting certain teeth can alleviate crowding and allow your remaining teeth to be properly aligned.
Aftercare and Replacing a Missing Tooth
After extraction, we provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing. This includes how to manage any bleeding, control swelling (apply cold compresses to the cheek in 10-minute intervals), and what to eat (stick to soft foods and avoid using a straw for a couple of days). We’ll also advise on pain management, typically with over-the-counter pain relievers or, if needed, prescription medication. Most extraction sites heal - within one to two weeks for you to resume regular eating habits, with the bone and gum tissue continuing to remodel for a few months.
If the extracted tooth leaves a gap, we will discuss tooth replacement options with you, such as a dental implant or a bridge to restore the function and appearance of your smile. It’s often beneficial to replace missing teeth to prevent others from shifting and to maintain proper chewing function.
