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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Doctor and staff were very kind and friendly. Will go no where else for this type of service.
- Diane B
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Absolutely perfect job by Dr. Davis and staff. They made an unpleasant procedure as pleasant as anyone could ask for. With work still remaining in my future I face it with 100% confidence.
- Benjamin C
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The doctor and assistant were awesome. They answered all my questions and made me feel at ease. The whole procedure was painless.
- Tod M
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I was super impressed that Dr. Davis placed my IV! His bedside manor is amazing and although I was super nervous, my nerves were calmed immediately by Dr. Davis and the staff.
- Emily O
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Thank you to all involved! Your care, concern and overall professionalism have made this "rather life-changing event" much more endurable. Hopefully the 'worst' is over now and I can look forward to the benefits of the fine work Dr. Montefalco and Staff have done. Cheers!
- Larry S
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I was pretty nervous, but the dental assistant was amazing with trying to make me feel more comfortable.
- Ian R
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Great experience. I wasn’t quite numb enough and the doctor was patient and gave me more numbing medication and waited for it to get better. I appreciated the follow up phone call the next day!
- April D
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Super friendly staff and dentist. Would most definitely return if need be.
- Kathy H
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Dr Eden performed the task efficiently, effectively and with great care to keep me informed as to what she was doing during the whole procedure which was a comfort to me
- Richard A
