Oral Surgery

Oral surgery involves tooth/teeth being extracted. Tooth extraction is a procedure to remove a tooth from its socket in the bone. The teeth being removed are too damaged to be repaired. The teeth may have severe tooth decay or infection, crowded teeth, periodontally involved teeth and teeth damaged due to trauma.

There are two types of tooth extraction: Simple and Surgical.

The steps for a dental extraction procedure:

Preparation:

Dr. Blessing will administer local anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth. This ensures that you feel minimal discomfort during the procedure.

Simple Extraction:

This procedure is accomplished on a tooth that is visible and easily accessible. Dr. Blessing uses an elevator to loosen the tooth and forceps to remove it. This procedure is usually straightforward.

Surgical Extraction:

For teeth that are not easily accessible, such as teeth that have are broken to the gumline and that are severely decayed. Dr. Blessing will make an incision in the gum tissue to expose the tooth and bone. The tooth may be sectioned into smaller pieces for easier removal.

Post-Extraction Care:

After a tooth extraction, Dr. Blessing will provide instructions for care, including managing pain and swelling, maintaining oral hygiene, and avoiding certain foods and activities to promote healing. Typical aftercare instructions include:

• Avoid smoking, drinking through a straw or vigorous rinsing for 24hours.
• Eat soft foods and avoid hard or chewy foods for a few days.
• Apply Ice packs to reduce swelling.
• Keeping extraction site clean by gently rinsing with saltwater.