Tooth Extraction in Our Office
It is always our goal to save our patients’ natural teeth whenever possible. However, from time to time, a tooth becomes too decayed or damaged, and it must be extracted. Fortunately, technology, technique and anesthesia have come a long way over the years, enabling us to provide you with a safe, comfortable and quick extraction right here in our office.
Common Conditions Resulting in Extraction:
- Severe Decay
- Periodontal Disease
- Fractures
- Impacted Teeth
- Orthodontic Preparation
The Importance of Natural Teeth
As mentioned above, saving your natural teeth is always our preference, as they play a significant role in the health of your jawbone, which requires regular stimulation to maintain bone structure. A missing tooth will quickly lead to jawbone loss. For this reason, Potter, Tancredi, Montefalco, Eden, Davis, Bojrab, Beker, Pruitt, Schier, Montes, Kirkup or Rohe may recommend a special grafting procedure at the same time as your extraction to prevent jawbone loss and provide favorable conditions for a dental implant down the road.
Having a Tooth Extracted
The process of tooth extraction includes local anesthesia so that you don’t feel any pain, and additional anesthesia as needed to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure. The procedure itself typically takes less than an hour, and results and recovery are very safe and predictable.
Recovery and Home Care
The most important things to know about recovery from a tooth extraction are:
- Blood Clots: It is very important to form a strong blood clot following surgery. You can help the process by biting on a gauze pad for about an hour following the procedure.
- Straws and Smoking: Do not use straws (or tobacco products) for several days following the surgery, as this will dislodge the clot, resulting in a very painful condition called “dry socket.”
- Pain: As the anesthesia wears off, you may experience soreness for a few days. Patients are typically able to manage the pain adequately with over the counter pain medications such as Ibuprofen. Any necessary prescription medicines will be discussed prior to your surgery.
- *Note: Specific tooth extraction home care instructions will be given prior to surgery, and we are here to answer any additional questions you have.
If you’ve been told you need an extraction, you’re not alone — in fact, most people will have a tooth extracted at some point during their life. Our doctors are here to provide you with the best care possible — offering a safe, seamless experience — please call us at Administration Office Phone Number 317-913-2363 with any questions.
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Indiana Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
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A great bunch!
- Kelly M
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I was pretty nervous to get a tooth pulled, but Dr. Bojrab and staff made me feel at ease from the start! I can honestly say, I felt no pain at all. Thank you Dr. Bojrab and staff for making this experience go so well! I would highly recommend IOMSA to anyone needing an Oral Surgeon.
- Pam H
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Doctor was very efficient; answered all questions; got me through a fairly painful operation.
- Scott N
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Dr. Kirkup was very efficient and attentive in making sure that I was comfortable during and after the procedure. When he administered local anesthesia it was extremely comfortable and easy! He personally reached out to check on me post-extraction. Great bedside manner. Looking forward to treatment planning an implant with him in a few months. Highly recommend.
- Emma A
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Dr Pruitt Was very kind and worked to make me completely comfortable and confident he explained everything. Great job! I highly recommend his work.
- Roberta S
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It was a better than expected experience. Very efficient and basically painless. I was sent home with prescriptions and a courtesy call later that evening. It has been a recovery with very little pain and I have followed the med schedule. Will return tomorrow for a check on the progress. Also was amazed at being given the tooth for a possible recovery of funds for the gold crown. Should have asked for other ones I've had pulled.
- Janet M
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We have had wisdom teeth removal with our kids, and this time molars with our son. The staff was professional and handled our son so well in his treatment plan. Dr. B was great, called him later that day to follow up, and answered any questions our son had. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else for oral surgery....though hoping that it will be a while before we are back!!!
- Linda C
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Extremely competent extraction. Local anesthesia remained very local to the site without affecting tongue or other areas of the mouth. Virtually no pain, swelling, or bleeding after the extraction.
- Larry C
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Very Professional and Knowledgeable!!
- Eric W
