Teeth Extractions and minor dental surgeries

During a tooth extraction at Family dental center, our dental professionals will ensure your comfort by administering local anesthesia to numb the area. Once the area is numb, the tooth will be carefully removed using specialized dental instruments. Our team will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to promote a smooth healing process

Although permanent teeth were meant to last a lifetime, there are a number of reasons why tooth extraction may be needed. Along with a badly decayed or damaged tooth, other reasons include:A crowded mouth. Sometimes dentists pull teeth to prepare the mouth for orthodontia or clear aligner therapy. The goal of orthodontia is to properly align the teeth, which may not be possible if your teeth are too big for your mouth.

• An impacted tooth. If a tooth cannot break through the gum (erupt) because there isn’t room in the mouth for it, your dentist may recommend pulling it. This is common with wisdom teeth.
• Infection. If tooth decay or damage extends to the pulp — the center of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels — bacteria in the mouth can enter the pulp, leading to infection. Often this can be corrected with root canal therapy (RCT), but if the infection is so severe that antibiotics or RCT do not cure it, a surgical extraction may be needed to prevent the spread of the infection.
• Risk of infection. If your immune system is compromised — for example, if you are receiving chemotherapy or have an organ transplant — even the risk of infection in a tooth may be enough to pull it.
• Periodontal (gum) disease. If periodontal disease — an infection of the gum tissue and bones surrounding and supporting the teeth — has caus
• ed a loose tooth, it may be necessary to remove it.

After a tooth extraction, it’s essential to follow the aftercare instructions provided by our dental professionals. These may include applying an ice pack to reduce swelling, taking prescribed medications as needed, avoiding strenuous activities, and maintaining a soft food diet for a few days. Most patients recover within one to two weeks following a tooth extraction

There are several options for replacing a missing tooth after an extraction, including dental implants, dental bridges, and partial dentures. At family dental centre, our dental professionals will discuss the pros and cons of each option and help you choose the best solution for your unique needs.

Soft foods such as pudding, yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, and gelatin are good to have on hand. After a few days, you can shift to more solid types of foods

We will provide you with written home care instructions to follow. Be sure to pay attention to the dos and don’ts, as they will ultimately affect your comfort and recovery. Do not smoke, use tobacco, drink caffeine, or use a straw for at least a week. Avoid hard, hot, or crunchy foods while your extraction sites heal

The length of your oral surgery depends on the positioning of your wisdom teeth if they’re impacted, and the experience of your oral surgeon. The majority of our Dubai wisdom tooth extractions can typically be completed in about an hour

The majority of our patients feel back to normal within a couple of days. Others may need a week or more of rest until they feel like themselves again

Everyone is different. Some people require no pain relievers other than over-the-counter medication (like ibuprofen.) Others may need a day or two on a prescription pain reliever or anti-inflammatory as they recover

Book an appointment with our experienced oral surgeon to assess your wisdom teeth and provide you with treatment plan and offer advice concerning sedation. Plan an early appointment with no breakfast

Most wisdom teeth erupt between the mid-teens to the late 20s. It’s not uncommon for them to continue developing until you’re about 30 years old

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last permanent teeth to appear (erupt) in the mouth. These teeth usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25. Some people never develop wisdom teeth. For others, wisdom teeth erupt normally — just as their other molars did — and cause no problems.

Many develop impacted wisdom teeth that don’t have enough room to erupt into the mouth or develop normally. Impacted wisdom teeth may erupt only partially or not at all

When wisdom teeth are misaligned, they may position themselves horizontally, be angled toward or away from the second molars, or be angled inward or outward in the mouth. Poor alignment of wisdom teeth can crowd or damage adjacent teeth, the jawbone, or nerves.

Wisdom teeth may remain enclosed within the soft tissue and/or the jawbone, or they may only partially erupt through the gum tissue. Partial eruption of the wisdom teeth creates an opening for bacteria to enter the tooth and cause an infection, which results in pain, swelling, jaw stiffness, and general illness. Partially erupted teeth are also more prone to tooth decay and gum disease because their hard-to-reach location and awkward positioning make brushing and flossing difficult

During the procedure, your dentist or oral surgeon may use one of three types of anesthesia, depending on the expected complexity of the wisdom tooth extraction and your comfort level. Options include:

• Local anesthesia. With a local anesthetic, you’ll experience the same numbing near the extraction site as you would during other common dental procedures. During teeth removal, although you’ll feel some pressure and movement, you shouldn’t feel any pain.
• Sedation anesthesia. Administered through an intravenous (IV) line in your arm, sedation anesthesia suppresses your consciousness during the procedure. You don’t experience pain and will have limited memory of the procedure. You’ll also receive local anesthesia to numb your gums.
• General anesthesia. In special situations, you may be offered general anesthesia. When administered, you lose consciousness. You’ll experience no pain and will have no memory of the procedure. Local anesthesia is also given to help with postoperative discomfort.

During a wisdom tooth extraction, your dentist or oral surgeon:

• Makes an incision in the gum tissue covering the tooth
• Removes bone that blocks access to the tooth root
• Divides the tooth into sections if it’s easier to remove it in pieces
• Removes the tooth
• Cleans the extraction site of any tooth or bone debris
• Stitches the wound closed to promote healing (if necessary)
• Places gauze over the extraction sites to control bleeding and to help blood clots form

Potential complications after having your wisdom teeth removed include:

• Dry socket. This occurs when either a blood clot has failed to form in the extracted tooth socket or else the blood clot that did form has been dislodged. Your dentist will treat the dry socket by placing medication in the socket.
• Paresthesia. This is a rarer complication, where nerves close to the extraction site are bruised or damaged during tooth removal. The result is a numbness of the tongue, lip, or chin that can last a few days, weeks, months, or may even be permanent.

The healing process after a tooth extraction is usually straightforward and depends on the degree of difficulty of the extraction, but it’s important that you follow your dentist’s instructions about caring for the area to avoid pain, swelling, and infection and to prevent dry sockets. In addition, the following can help minimize discomfort and speed recovery:

• Take painkillers as prescribed.

• Bite firmly but gently on the gauze pad placed by your dentist to reduce bleeding and allow a clot to form in the tooth socket. Change gauze pads before they become soaked with blood. Otherwise, leave the pad in place for three to four hours after the extraction.

• Apply an ice bag to the affected area immediately after the procedure to reduce swelling. Apply ice for 10 minutes at a time.

• Relax for at least 24 hours after the extraction. Limit activity for the next day or two.

• Avoid rinsing or spitting forcefully for 24 hours after the extraction to avoid dislodging the clot that forms in the socket.

• After 24 hours, rinse your mouth with a solution made of 1/2 teaspoon of salt and eight ounces of warm water.

• Do not drink from a straw for the first 24 hours.

• Do not smoke, which can inhibit healing.

• Eat soft foods, such as soup, pudding, yogurt, or applesauce, the day after the extraction. Then, gradually add solid foods to your diet as the extraction site heals.

• When lying down, prop your head with pillows. Lying flat may prolong bleeding.

• Continue to brush and floss your teeth, and brush your tongue to help prevent infection. Avoid brushing and flossing the extraction site.

Recovery typically takes a few days, but wisdom teeth and more complex extractions may take up to a couple of weeks.

When your dentist has determined that the extraction site has sufficiently healed, they can proceed with your preferred treatment option for replacing the missing tooth.