Tooth Extractions in Mesa, AZ

Although our dentist at U Smile Family Dentistry strives to save teeth whenever possible, sometimes extractions are necessary. If a tooth becomes infected due to severe decay or trauma breaks it at the root, then your tooth may need to come out of your mouth. Fortunately, our dental staff will ensure that you’re comfortable during the procedure.

Extraction Types

Depending on the tooth’s condition, our dentist in Mesa, AZ, may do a simple or surgical extraction when you come into our office. A simple extraction takes place in our office when most of the tooth is intact and easy to grip with forceps to remove it.

A Surgical Extraction

If your tooth breaks at the root or most of the crown is missing, then our dentist near you may need to make a small incision in the gum to access enough of the tooth to remove it. If you have an impacted tooth, you may need to go to an oral surgeon so they can put you under anesthesia to remove it.

An impacted tooth happens when a tooth tries to break through the gum and cannot because it is blocked. Most impacted teeth are growing beneath other teeth or growing sideways or at an angle. The surgeon will need to open the gums to reach in and extract the tooth.

Other Reasons for Extracting Teeth

There are other reasons for extractions near you, along with severe decay, trauma, and impacted teeth. The reasons include:

• Gum Disease
• Overcrowded Teeth
• Overlapping Teeth

Replacing Teeth After Extraction

Whenever our dentist near you takes out a tooth, they should replace it as soon as possible. The extraction site needs to heal first, but a replacement must go into the space soon after it does. Replacing it will prevent healthy teeth from drifting into the extracted tooth’s area, causing them to loosen and eventually fall out of your jaw.

If you’re having unbearable tooth pain, it is loose or broken, call U Smile Family Dentistry to set an appointment with our dentist in Mesa, AZ. We offer tooth extractions in Mesa, AZ. We also do replacements that will give you a bright, healthy smile that will last a lifetime.