Removal of Teeth

The term extraction usually sends shivers up people’s spines along with all sorts of thoughts of pain. The truth of the matter is that having a tooth pulled, even an involved one such as a wisdom tooth is not painful at all. An anesthetic such as novocaine is given. Some dentists have the facilities to give you an IV Sedation, which will put you into what is known as twilight sleep. If you do not like to hear what is going on around you many dentists have headphone that you can listen to during your visit so as to help make you more comfortable and relaxed during the procedure.

After the tooth has been pulled there may be tenderness in the area where the tooth was. This is normal, having a tooth pulled is a form of surgery, and any area would be tender after such a procedure. Your dentist will give you complete instructions on care after the procedure has been performed and in a few days healing will be almost complete. Please speak with your dentist, he or she can answer any questions you may have and help make you more comfortable.

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