A tooth extraction might not be your favorite activity, but sometimes it’s necessary. Dr. Chang Yi and Dr. Negar Tehrani provide the best extraction experience possible with compassionate care and various sedation options. If you live in the Fairfax, Virginia area and need to schedule a tooth extraction, call Fairfax Corner Dental or click to book an appointment online.
The dental specialists at Fairfax Corner Dental make every effort to save your natural teeth, but sometimes extraction is the best option.
You may need a tooth extraction if:
Before the extraction, your dentist at Fairfax Corner Dental asks you about your current and past health conditions and medications. He or she also performs an oral exam and orders X-rays to examine your teeth below the gumline.
Next, your dentist administers local or IV anesthesia, so you don’t feel any pain during the extraction. Then, he or she performs one of two types of extraction:
With either extraction, your dentist uses an elevator tool to loosen the tooth and pulls it out with a pair of forceps. If your tooth is embedded in the jawbone, your dentist may have to cut it into pieces or remove part of the bone to remove it properly.
After the extraction, your dentist explains all your care and follow-up instructions. He or she also provides you with any necessary antibiotics and pain medication.
If you need some of your necessary teeth pulled, you may wonder what your options are for filling in the gap. The providers at Fairfax Corner Dental offer the following in-house tooth replacement options:
For expert tooth extractions and natural-looking replacement options for missing teeth, call Fairfax Corner Dental or book an appointment online.