Tooth Extractions Worcester

Giving Your Smile a Chance for a Healthier Future

Learning you need to have a tooth removed can be a shock, especially if you never imagined that you would need to have one extracted. Rest assured, our team at Worcester Dental Arts goes the extra mile to ensure your comfort and safety at all times. Should you have questions about the process and what you can expect from tooth extractions in Worcester, call us to schedule an appointment. You can also read on to learn more about this emergency dental treatment.

Why Choose Worcester Dental Arts for Tooth Extractions?

  • We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance
  • Caring Dental Team Committed to Your Oral Health
  • Innovative Technology Ensures Accurate Treatment Planning

Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary

Close up of person wincing and holding their cheek in pain before tooth extractions

You may not think that a tooth extraction is a necessary procedure, but the reality is that it can be necessary if:

  • You suffer from severe tooth decay, and it cannot be treated using dental crowns or root canal therapy.
  • You have suffered serious facial trauma that has caused your tooth to no longer be viable.
  • You have an infection forming in the tooth that is posing a threat to nearby healthy teeth and oral tissues.
  • Your child has a baby tooth that will not come out, but needs to so that the permanent one can push through.
  • You require orthodontics, but one or more teeth must be removed to ensure successful treatment.

The Process of Removing a Tooth

Illustration of a tooth being extracted

When your dentist informs you that it is necessary to avoid further damage to your oral health, you may begin to feel slightly nervous about the procedure. However, you can have peace of mind knowing that your smile is in the best hands. After numbing your mouth thoroughly, we will grip the tooth, rock it loose, and remove it from the socket. Then, we will tend to the extraction site and provide you with a list of aftercare instructions so you can heal comfortably at home.

Tooth Extraction Aftercare

Man smiling at reflection in handheld mirror

As we mentioned above, we will provide you with aftercare instructions before you leave our office. A few general ones include:

  • Taking prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
  • Changing the gauze pads as needed
  • Eating only extremely soft foods, like applesauce and plain yogurt
  • Using a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time
  • Brushing and flossing carefully around the extraction site
  • Keeping your head elevated, including while you sleep

If you suspect that you’d benefit from an extraction, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation with our dedicated dentist, Dr. Shadi Haidar. That way, he can complete a comprehensive oral exam, review your treatment options, and help you decide which one is best for you.