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.
Patient Reviews for Tooth Extraction
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Very Professional experience. Surprised at how well I did the remainder of the day and following time after having so many teeth removed.
- william f
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The quality of service that I received was excellent. I was very pleased with how well the overall procedure was performed, including postoperative instructions that were given, as well, that made the entire process painless and very tolerable.
- Marnita R
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Very friendly and courteous experience from the first phone call-check in- technician - doctor and check out. With ALL the choices of oral surgeons available now. I recommend this office.
- Lori W
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Difficult experience made easy plots of caring
- Elizabeth S
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Courtesy, encouragement given
- Michael A
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Very understanding and attentive to my needs. God bless Dr. Davis and his staff.
- Helena H
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Made my experience as easy as possible. Encouraging me as the procedure went and listened to my fears and used different medication. Made the procedure as good as could be expected. Hardly any pain afterwards. Thank you so much
- Kelli S
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Really appreciated Dr Davis getting back to me at 8:30 in the evening and the follow-up call the next morning..
- Richard Surber
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Good experience even though the actual event is naturally miserable
- Eileen B
