Tooth Extraction in Rocklin, CA

The thought of tooth extraction can be frightening to some people, but it doesn’t have to be. It is a necessary and proactive dental procedure to maintain jawbone health. Getting a tooth “pulled” can also create opportunities for future dental restoration. Instead of fearing tooth extraction, we invite you to view it as an essential procedure to preserve oral health. It’s one way to take charge of your dental situation and ensure you can get a dental implant or another effective tooth replacement option. That way, you can feel confident and happier about your smile.

When Tooth Extraction is Necessary

Extraction in Rocklin, CA | Book a Free Consultation | Dr. MapanaoThere are several reasons why some patients need to undergo tooth extraction. The most common reason is simple: your tooth can’t be saved. By extracting the tooth, we can prevent further damage from occurring or infection from spreading. Here are a few specific reasons why Dr. Mignon Mapanao would recommend a tooth extraction:

  • Severe Tooth Decay: Extraction may be the only way to prevent an infection if one or more teeth have extensive decay. Pulling the tooth can also alleviate pain. Tooth decay happens for several reasons, such as an untreated cavity or plaque formation.
  • Overcrowding or Misalignment: Teeth need enough space to grow properly, so we may need to extract your tooth to create space for proper alignment. Otherwise, you risk discomfort or misalignment. 
  • Trauma or Injury: A dental crown or bonding can normally address tooth damage like a crack or chip. However, there are times when you will need that tooth removed if it has extensive fractures, cracks, or root damage.
  • Advanced Periodontal Disease: Gum disease in its advanced stages significantly damages the supporting tissues and bones around teeth. If a tooth becomes loose or infected, it must be extracted.
  • Wisdom Teeth: If there is not enough space in your jaw for your wisdom teeth to emerge, they can impact adjacent teeth. This may lead to pain, infection, and misalignment. If left untreated, the condition can worsen over time. 
  • Impacted Teeth: Teeth that haven’t been able to break through your gums normally are considered impacted teeth. Aside from damaging surrounding teeth, it can lead to an infection and pain. To prevent that from happening, we would extract the impacted teeth.

Tooth Extraction Procedures

Agape Dental offers two types of tooth extraction procedures:

Simple Extraction

We consider a simple extraction to be non-surgical. Dr. Mapanao will apply local anesthesia to numb the area. Then, she will loosen the tooth and remove it from its socket with specialized dental tools. Afterward, she will clean and disinfect the area. In most cases, patients can return to their normal routine within a day or two, but the jawbone will take several weeks to heal fully.

Surgical Extraction

Dr. Mapanao may perform a surgical extraction if your tooth is not visible, broken off at the gum line, or impacted. This intricate procedure involves making a small incision in your gum tissue to remove the tooth gently. To ensure your comfort, we can combine local anesthesia with sedation, if necessary, before the procedure. Recovery from a surgical extraction typically takes longer than for a simple extraction. After the procedure, we will provide instructions to help manage pain and swelling and promote healing.

Bone Grafting

We often perform a dental bone graft procedure after tooth extraction. A bone graft is an oral surgery that adds bone tissue to your jaw to increase bone density and volume. It not only remedies bone loss but also strengthens your jaw to prevent further tooth loss. The procedure allows new bone to grow and integrate with the existing jawbone through osseointegration. Bone grafting also creates a strong foundation for future dental procedures.

After tooth extraction and bone grafting, you have a few options for tooth replacement. The route you choose depends on your dental situation and needs.

Tooth Replacement Options

Once your tooth extraction is complete, we want to ensure you leave our office with a smile you feel good about. That’s why we highly recommend replacing your tooth with an artificial one. Tooth replacement is important not only for aesthetics but also for health reasons. Missing teeth create a gap that can cause the adjacent teeth to shift into the empty space, leading to alignment issues and making it difficult to chew and speak.

Agape Dental offers mini dental implants and one-piece implants as tooth replacement options. Made of titanium, mini dental implants are durable and long-lasting. The small titanium post serves as an artificial replacement for the tooth root. Once secured, we will attach an artificial tooth to the post, such as a crown, denture, or dental bridge.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Agape Dental

Tooth extraction isn’t an intimidating procedure. It’s vital to maintaining good oral health. Your tooth replacement options will enhance your smile and boost your self-esteem. Before it escalates, contact us for tooth extraction and replacement to get the smile you’ve been waiting for.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can eat again within a few hours after your tooth extraction. However, for the first 24 hours, we suggest you stick to liquids and soft foods, avoid hot foods and drinks, and consume only lukewarm items. After 24 hours, you can gradually introduce more solid foods. After your procedure, Dr. Mapanao will provide more detailed instructions on how to transition to your regular diet.

Pain levels can vary depending on factors such as the type of extraction, the location and condition of the tooth, and your individual pain tolerance. Most patients experience discomfort within the first 24-48 hours after the procedure, but it typically decreases over time. Before the procedure, Dr. Mapanao administers local anesthesia to minimize the pain. Afterward, we suggest over-the-counter pain relievers.