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 have had 1 tooth removed and 1 root removed. I have had no issues at all. Great work and I will be back because I need another tooth removed.
- Amy W
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Dr. Potter is gentle, excellent at what he does. My fear of dental work is placed on ease mode when dealing with Dr. Potter. Never have I ever had a dental doctor that made me feel glad to be at a dentist to get the things done that I need. Very happy with his work and all staff.
- James M
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Dr Pruitt was awesome. His staff squeezed me in for an infected eye tooth that my face was swollen twice it’s size. I called and got in the same day. Dr Pruitt and his staff is amazing!! Dr Pruitt removed my wisdom teeth 8 years prior and at that time this staff and dr’s were awesome then as well. I highly recommend this office and drs and staff. Dr Pruitt you are the best !!
- Leslie G
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Excellent care! I wish all medical care were given with such ease and competence. This was the very best experience I could have had given the fact that the tooth had to come out!
- Pam M
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Great teamwork and customer service
- Edward F
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Dr. Pruitt and his staff have gone out of their way to help me with having all of my teeth removed under general anesthesia and immediate dentures (provided by a different dentist) placed directly after the removals. He is so patient and understanding with my special considerations ance the office staff are always very pleasant and accommodating. The insurance specialist is amazing and willing to help in any way and the surgery coordinator when above and beyond when I had problems with the dentist providing the actual dentures. This team is the best and I would trust them to do ANYTHING me or my family from now on.
- Heather W
