Tooth Extractions Arlington Heights

When the Last Resort is the Best Solution

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Tooth extractions are never the first option when it comes to treating severely decayed or damaged teeth. Dr. Ernie or Dr. DeHart will always attempt to fix the issue with more conservative forms of restorative dental care. However, if it doesn’t appear that dental crowns or root canal treatment are sufficient, we will likely move on to the last resort of recommending tooth extraction in Arlington Heights. Keep reading or schedule an appointment at our office to find out why we might suggest this emergency dental treatment.

Why Choose Costello & DeHart Dental Excellence for Tooth Extractions?

  • Patient Comfort & Safety Are Our Top Priorities
  • Advanced Dental Technology Used for Optimal Precision
  • 50+ Years of Serving Arlington Heights Residents

Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary

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When faced with a decayed or damaged tooth, there is a good chance that another form of treatment will be recommended; however, if we find that results are unsuccessful and your oral health remains at risk, we will suggest removing one or more of your natural teeth.

Here are just a few reasons why this treatment option is likely to be recommended:

  • Your child’s baby tooth will not fall out on its own, and the permanent tooth needs room to erupt.
  • Your badly decayed tooth is posing a threat to nearby healthy teeth.
  • You require orthodontic treatment, but need to have one or more teeth removed to ensure adequate space for movement.
  • You have suffered severe facial trauma resulting in a badly broken tooth that cannot be saved.
  • You are experiencing advanced gum disease, causing one or more teeth to become loose.

The Process of Removing a Tooth

There are two types of tooth extractions in Arlington Heights: simple and surgical. With simple extractions, we grip the tooth and rock it loose until it’s ready to be removed. With surgical extractions, we need to create a small incision in the gums first to access the tooth. Then, we can remove it section by section before tending to the extraction site. In both cases, the first step is always to numb your mouth. That way, you don’t feel any pain while we are working to remove the tooth or teeth in question.

Tooth Extraction Aftercare

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Following your tooth extraction, our team at Costello & DeHart Dental Excellence will provide you with a detailed list of aftercare instructions, including:

  • Changing the gauze as needed
  • Taking prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
  • Sticking to a liquid diet for the first 24 hours (without a straw)
  • Brushing and flossing carefully around the extraction site
  • Keeping your head elevated, even while you sleep
  • Not exercising, smoking, or spitting

Around the three-day mark, you should start to feel better. If that’s not the case, or the symptoms you’ve been experiencing are getting worse, then reach out to us right away.