If you require a Riverside cosmetic dentist who can perform broken tooth extraction before applying porcelain veneers or implants, you’ve come to the right place.  Many dentists  routinely perform oral surgeries of this type. They have helped countless patients alleviate themselves of the discomfort associated with a tooth that cannot be saved – and they can help you, too.

Of course, the goal of any modern dentistry practice is to help patients prevent tooth loss. However, when removal of a tooth is the only course of treatment, dentists can perform the procedure with skill, expertise, and perhaps most importantly, compassion.

How is broken tooth extraction performed?

This is certainly a reasonable concern; after all, it’s your mouth! Our  cosmetic dentist will utilize a panorex x-ray, which allows for a comprehensive view of the patient’s jaw alignment, teeth positioning, and possible wisdom teeth. During that time, patients are sometimes evaluated for cysts and tumors as well (as the panorex x-ray is a prime diagnostic tool).

Next, he/she will grasp the tooth with forceps, alternating them in a back and forth motion so as to loosen the tooth before removing it. In some cases, the doctor will make an incision in your gum to reach the tooth prior to extraction.

Tooth extraction pain is done away with comfortable oral sedation

Either way, dentists offer multiple anesthesia options (including sedation dentistry) to ensure painless optimal patient comfort. Finally dental teeth extraction can be accomplished without pain as sedation dentistry offers a relaxing and anxiety-free experience.

Healing tooth extraction after-care

Our cosmetic dentist will advise you on what to do and provide you with instructions for proper care and healing of extraction of tooth or teeth. Directions will differ depending on if there are any other accompanied dental procedures that are also taking place. Healing time for tooth extraction may take weeks or months for it to completely heal; however enough healing will have occurred after one to two weeks of which afterwards will only be a very minor inconvenience.

Also, it should be noted that at the office of our Riverside cosmetic dentists, broken tooth extraction is typically a minor surgery; however, patients should be aware that our doctors refer to a maxillofacial surgeon for more complicated cases. Usually severe cases are a result of deformities caused by facial injuries or advanced diseases.

If you would like to further discuss broken tooth extraction – or, your candidacy for an alternative treatment, such as porcelain veneers or dental crowns – we invite you to schedule an initial consultation with your  cosmetic dentist.