Tooth Extractions In Lakewood, Dallas

Why Do I Need A Tooth Extraction?

Dr. Leisa Robotham and the Lakewood Dental Studio team do not take tooth extractions lightly. Teeth are crucial in maintaining good oral health, preserving jawbone density, and supporting the face. However, teeth cannot always be saved when they become damaged or infected, and that can lead to the necessity of a dental extraction. When this unfortunate occurrence happens, Dr. Robotham ensures that patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their tooth removal journey.

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Did You Know…

Pulling a tooth can prevent dental health problems from spreading or worsening. Dental trauma, tooth decay, orthodontic correction, overcrowding, wisdom teeth problems, and gum disease are some oral health issues requiring tooth extractions.



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What To Expect At Your Extraction Appointment In Dallas

Professional Cleaning
Anesthetic & Sedation
Loosening the Tooth
Tooth Removal
Tooth Extraction Aftercare

Types Of Dental Extractions

SIMPLE EXTRACTIONS

Is the tooth that you need to be removed visible? If so, then simple tooth extraction will do. Since the teeth are not impacted underneath the gums, there is no need for oral surgery. The removal process is straightforward. Dr. Robotham uses a dental tool (known as an elevator) to twist the tooth until it’s loosened, and then she removes it with forceps.



NON-IMPACTED WISDOM TEETH

Wisdom teeth often do not erupt appropriately because of a lack of space in the mouth. As a result, many wisdom teeth become impacted in the gums and need to be surgically removed. 


However, this isn’t always the case.

If your wisdom teeth aren’t impacted and have erupted straight without causing any problems, you may not need to remove them. However, even when wisdom teeth aren’t impacted, they may cause problems and warrant an extraction.


Suppose wisdom teeth are causing damage to your surrounding teeth, repeatedly getting infected, causing pain/difficulty chewing, or you have cysts that develop in the mouth. In that case, you will likely need your wisdom teeth extracted. We perform extractions on non-impacted wisdom teeth visible above the gum line, and this will only require an essential extraction with standard loosening and removal.


SURGICAL EXTRACTIONS

Removing teeth trapped beneath the gumline might be intimidating to some, but Dr. Robotham can meticulously perform surgical extractions in some cases. Our expert Dallas dentist carefully opens the gumline and removes the tooth during surgical, dental extractions.

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Did You Know…

Tooth extraction healing takes about 3-4 weeks.


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