Preserve Your Oral Health with Professional Tooth Extraction
At Dr. Afroz Burges DDS, PA, we know how important it is to keep your natural teeth healthy for as long as possible. However, sometimes extraction becomes necessary to protect your overall oral health. Tooth extraction can prevent further damage and promote healing, whether due to severe decay, infection, or orthodontic needs. Our experienced team provides safe, gentle extractions tailored to your unique situation, ensuring your comfort throughout the process. Serving Pearland, TX, and nearby communities, we help you take the right step for your smile’s health.
Determining if you need a tooth extraction depends on several factors. Here’s how we evaluate your candidacy:
At Dr. Afroz Burges DDS, PA, we conduct thorough dental exams and imaging to assess your oral health. We consider your medical history to ensure the procedure is safe and appropriate. If extraction is recommended, we’ll explain the process and discuss restorative options to maintain your oral health and smile. Our priority is to provide compassionate, effective care tailored to your needs.
We prioritize restorative treatments, but extraction may be the best option in these situations:
Tooth extraction is a dental procedure involving removing a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. It is typically performed when a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, infected, or causing crowding issues that other treatments cannot resolve. Extractions may be simple, involving a fully erupted tooth, or surgical, which is required for impacted or broken teeth. Tooth extraction aims to alleviate pain, prevent infection, and protect surrounding teeth and gums. After extraction, proper care and healing time are essential to avoid complications. Your dentist will guide you through the process and provide instructions to ensure a smooth recovery and maintain oral health.
A simple extraction is performed when the tooth fully erupts and can be easily accessed. After administering local anesthesia to numb the area, the dentist uses specialized instruments to loosen the tooth from its socket carefully. Once loosened, the tooth is gently removed with minimal discomfort. This straightforward procedure is typically quick and well-tolerated by patients, making it an effective way to address problematic teeth that do not require more complex surgical intervention.
Surgical extraction is necessary for teeth that are impacted or difficult to access. Under local anesthesia and often with sedation options for added comfort, the dentist makes a small incision in the gum tissue to expose the tooth. Sometimes, the tooth must be divided into smaller sections to facilitate safe removal without damaging surrounding tissues. This method ensures thorough and precise extraction of teeth that cannot be removed by simple extraction techniques, with patient comfort prioritized throughout the process.
At Dr. Afroz Burges DDS, we follow a careful, patient-centered approach to tooth extraction to ensure your comfort and the best possible outcome. Here is what you can expect during the treatment process:
1. Comprehensive Evaluation: We begin with a detailed examination of your oral health, including X-rays if needed, to assess the tooth’s condition and surrounding structures.
2. Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on the evaluation, we discuss the reasons for extraction, the procedure details, and any alternatives, ensuring you understand your options.
3. Anesthesia and Sedation: To minimize discomfort, local anesthesia is administered, and sedation options are available for anxious patients to ensure a relaxed experience.
4. Extraction Procedure: Whether a simple or surgical extraction, our skilled team carefully removes the tooth using precise techniques tailored to your case.
5. Post-Extraction Care: We provide detailed instructions on caring for the extraction site, managing pain, and preventing complications such as dry socket.
Follow-Up Appointment: A follow-up visit ensures proper healing and discusses restorative options like implants or bridges if needed.
Our goal is to make your tooth extraction safe, comfortable, and effective with compassionate care every step of the way.
After a tooth extraction, a blood clot naturally forms over the extraction site to protect the underlying bone and nerves while promoting healing. Following your dentist’s post-operative instructions carefully is crucial to prevent complications like dry socket, which occurs when the clot is dislodged or dissolves prematurely. To support healing, stick to a diet of soft foods that won’t irritate the area, avoid smoking or using straws, and maintain gentle oral hygiene by rinsing carefully and avoiding vigorous brushing near the site. At Dr. Afroz Burges DDS, our team provides personalized aftercare guidance tailored to your needs, ensuring a smooth and comfortable recovery while helping you maintain optimal oral health.
Our office is in-network with all major insurance providers. Please bring your insurance card to each appointment so we can make sure your information is as up-to-date as possible. If you do not find your insurance provider here; Please call at 281-547-2632 for clarity.
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call for more detailsThanks to modern anesthesia and sedation, extractions are generally painless. However, mild discomfort afterward is manageable with recommended medications.
While dental veneers are durable and long-lasting, they are not permanent. The procedure involves removing a small amount of enamel, so once you get veneers, they cannot be reversed. However, they can be replaced if needed in the future.
Healing usually takes 1 to 2 weeks. The initial few days require extra care to avoid complications like dry socket.
Often, yes. We offer options like dental implants, bridges, or dentures to restore function and appearance.
Depending on your case, multiple teeth can be extracted during one appointment, but sometimes staged treatment is best for healing.
Avoid smoking, drinking through straws, and vigorous rinsing after extraction. Follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions carefully.
Conveniently located at Afroz Burges, DDS, PA in Pearland, TX, our dental office proudly serves patients from Brookside Village, Fresno, Shadow Creek Ranch, and neighboring communities. We’re ready to provide expert tooth extraction and follow-up care when needed.
Experience compassionate, expert tooth extraction care at Dr. Afroz Burges DDS, PA. Contact us today at 281-547-2632 to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward better oral health.
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