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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I wouldn’t go any place else for my oral surgery needs.
- Eva C
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Great staff
- Tamie L
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My husband Daniel had a appointment with MICHAEL G. KAPP, on May 31st he had to have a tooth cut out and my husband Daniel W was not really feeling this because of a previous experience with a different dentist that left a very bad taste in his mouth. With MICHAEL G. KAPP, he had the best experience would recommend him .My husband Daniel W didn't have any pain while there and as of a day later he has had minimum amount of pain that he was prescribed the right prescription that really worked well. Truly appreciate all that work with him as well the very nice and courtesy people in his office on East Washington Street. Thanks again highly recommend. Truly appreciate Daniel W
- Daniel W
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I thank my sister for helping me make it possible to have Dr Bojrab work on my teeth. He is the best.
- Annette S
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Made me feel at ease. Appreciated the doctor calling me later on to check on me. That meant a lot.
- E S
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I was very happy with the staff and Doctor.
- JANET C
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It s nice of them to provide me an interpreter .. it was smooth to remove my tooth without pain at all ..
- Cynthia B
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Clean office, waiting room, friendly staff
- Mary Jo S
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Emergency appointment was made within 30 minutes of my visit by my dentist Dr Mark Smith. Dr Davis got me in immediately and the extraction was done a short time later. Thank you!.
- Charles P
