New Image Dentistry believes strongly in preventing tooth loss. Preserving and maintaining the teeth you already have is important. Still, an extraction is sometimes necessary.

Routine Extractions

Routine extractions are relatively painless procedures. The care afterward takes the most work, as the patient must take special care of the area while brushing teeth and eating for one week after the extraction. There may be some light bleeding, and you may have to take pain medication, which is often prescribed by your doctor.

Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Wisdom teeth, which are the last to grow in, are the molars at the very back of the mouth. When wisdom teeth become impacted, they do not grow in correctly, and can cause infection, gum disease, and decay.

In order to prevent the possibilities of these problems, wisdom teeth are generally taken out in most patients. Even if they are not impacted, wisdom teeth can be extracted to stop overcrowding in the mouth and maintain good oral health. New Image Dentistry treats this procedure with a great deal of care, because often young adults harbor fears about wisdom teeth removal.