Tooth extraction

Tooth Extraction

Safely, Expertly Removing Teeth In Ashburn, VA

Whether you have gum disease, a tooth that has severe decay, an impacted tooth that needs to come out or something else, Ashburn Dentistry by Design is here to safely remedy the problem with a tooth extraction. Dr. Khalil, Dr. Han, Dr. Malik and Dr. Merlo are specialists in tooth extractions and have the experience and knowledge to safely perform this simple procedure in the comfort of our Ashburn office. Learn more about tooth extractions at Ashburn Dentistry by Design by reading below!

Understanding Tooth Extractions

A tooth extraction is the process of surgically removing a tooth from its socket. This treatment method is often recommended when other restorative dental treatments, such as a filling or root canal, won’t be effective at repairing or saving the tooth. There are various reasons you may need a tooth extraction, including:

  • Severe Tooth Decay: At Ashburn Dentistry by Design, we try our very best to use every measure possible to save your tooth. Most often, we can repair a tooth with a filling or root canal—however, if you have a tooth that has suffered extensive damage or severe decay, it may need to be extracted in order to prevent further complications from occurring.

  • Impacted Teeth: When teeth are impacted, frequently occurring with wisdom teeth, it means the teeth are stuck beneath the gums and cannot come through properly. This can be painful, impact your ability to chew, cause the tissue to become infected and can be difficult to clean, leading to other oral health issues like gum disease.

  • Overcrowding: Some patients who are looking to start orthodontic treatment may require a tooth extraction in order to make space and create proper alignment.

  • Dental Trauma: If you have suffered dental trauma which broke or fractured a tooth and damaged the tooth’s root, it may need to be pulled.

  • Infection: Infection around the teeth is a telltale sign of advanced gum disease and may require a tooth extraction if one of our gum treatments is not able to effectively reverse the condition.

The Tooth Extraction Procedure At Ashburn Dentistry By Design

According to the World Health Organization, untreated dental caries are the most common oral health condition. When cavities are left untreated, the situation becomes worse and often leads to tooth extraction. At Ashburn Dentistry by Design, we strive to make your tooth extraction easy and stress free. We aim to always educate our patients on the treatments you are receiving so you don’t have any questions about the process and take full confidence in your oral health. Here is what you can expect during an extraction at Ashburn Dentistry by Design:

Anesthesia

We will numb the area around your tooth so you don’t feel anything at all.

Dr. Khalil, Dr. Han, Dr. Malik or Dr. Merlo will then expertly loosen the affected tooth.

After, they will remove the tooth from the socket in a swift movement, and it will be over before you know it!

Cleaning the Socket

We will clean the socket where the tooth was removed in order to prevent any infection.

We will place stitches in order to make sure the incision site heals well.

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Care Following Your Tooth Extraction

Our team at Ashburn Dentistry by Design will provide you with clear post-op instructions to ensure your recovery goes smoothly. We may prescribe medication to manage any pain and recommend applying a cold compress to the outside of your face to help with swelling.

Some bleeding is normal and should go away in a few days. We recommend that you stick to a soft foods diet such as yogurt, mashed potatoes and applesauce and avoid extremely hot or cold foods that may irritate the extraction site. If you have any questions at all as you are recovering from your procedure, please do not hesitate to contact us at (703) 723-9909.

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