Tooth Extractions—Dallas, TX
Safe & Comfortable Tooth Removal
While Dr. Barnett’s goal is to help our patients preserve their natural teeth for as long as possible, sometimes, the best way to protect someone’s oral and overall health is to remove one.
Thanks to our team’s light touch and variety of sedation options, we’re able to take a procedure that causes many patients to feel nervous and ensure it’s a smooth and comfortable process.
If you have a tooth that is bothering you and think it might need to come out, click here to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Mariya Barnett, DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry for Tooth Extractions?
- Same-Day Emergency Dental Appointments
- Advanced Technology & Sedation Dentistry for Precise, Comfortable Treatments
- Variety of Options to Make Emergency Dental Care Affordable
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
Dr. Barnett may suggest an extraction if a tooth is…
- Too damaged or decayed to be restored with a dental filling or crown
- Being held together by a large filling that is starting to fail
- Loose because gum disease has weakened the supporting bone
- Necessary to place a secure-fitting denture
- Preventing the teeth from shifting due to orthodontics
- Impacted or causing pain (wisdom teeth)
- Preventing a permanent tooth from coming in (for baby teeth)
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Every tooth extraction starts with an exam and a conversation. Dr. Barnett will take a close look at your tooth to make sure there isn’t an option to save it, and she’ll explain why an extraction might be the best choice for your smile. She’ll answer any questions you have so you know what to expect on the day of the procedure.
Once that time comes, it will start with our team thoroughly numbing your mouth. You can also opt for sedation to help calm any anxiety you might have as well.
From there, Dr. Barnett will use a special tool called a dental elevator, which will allow her to wiggle the tooth until it slips out on its own. There is never any pulling, and most patients don’t realize when their tooth is actually out!
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
The first 24 hours are crucial to ensure proper healing. Gauze will be placed over the treatment area to control the bleeding, and this should be replaced every few hours. During that first day, the patient should also avoid spitting, drinking with a straw, smoking, or engaging in rigorous physical activity.
This will allow for the formation of a blood clot that will protect the tissues, nerves, and bone that are exposed due to the extraction. A patient can simply rinse their mouth the first night but can resume brushing and flossing the next day while being careful to avoid the treatment site.
A soft food diet is recommended for at least the first few days, so be sure to have items like yogurt, eggs, pudding, applesauce, and others so that you can just relax after you get home and don’t need to go to the store!
