Gentle Care When You Need it
Tooth Extraction in Murray, Utah
Relieve pain. Protect Your Smile
When Removal is The Healthiest Choice
When is a Tooth Extraction Needed?
Relieve Discomfort, Prevent Problems
Whenever possible, we at Skinner Dental like to offer treatments that save natural teeth. Sometimes though, it is in your best interest to extract a tooth. Teeth come out when they are too damaged to be restored, are causing constant pain or are threatening the health of surrounding teeth and gums.
Reasons why a tooth may need to be extracted:
- Severe tooth decay
- Deep infection or abscess
- Cracked tooth below the gum line
- Advanced gum disease that has made a tooth loose
- Wisdom teeth that are impacted or cause pain
- To help with overcrowding before braces
- Improve the appearance of your smile
- Damaged teeth that can’t be repaired
Skinner Dental will thoroughly examine the problematic tooth and make sure you understand your X-rays and all treatment options. If extraction is the best route, we will walk you through what to expect and provide you with gentle, compassionate care.
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What Our Happy Patients Have to Say
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Questions About Tooth Extraction?
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Will I feel pain when I get a tooth pulled?
The area will be numb before the procedure. You will feel pressure but no sharp pain during the extraction. Notify us if you feel any discomfort.
How do I prepare for getting a tooth pulled?
Share your health history, current medications, allergies and concerns with our team. We will give you specific instructions based on your procedure and explain what you will experience before we begin treatment.
What food can I eat after a tooth extraction?
Eat soft foods that are easy to chew. Stay away from hot, hard, crunchy or chewy foods as your mouth begins to heal. Follow aftercare instructions from our team and slowly reintroduce normal foods as you feel comfortable.
How much recovery time is needed after a tooth extraction?
You will notice improvements to pain and swelling within a few days, but the area will continue to heal. Recovery time depends on the tooth and complexity of the extraction.
Do I have to replace an extracted tooth?
It depends on where the tooth is located and its function in your bite. Skinner Dental can provide you with replacement options like a dental implant, bridge or partial denture when necessary and guide you in choosing what is right for your smile.
How do I care for the area where my tooth was pulled?
Do not poke the area with your finger or tongue. Avoid rinsing or spitting forcefully for the first 24 hours and refrain from smoking or vaping. Follow any additional instructions given to you by our team.
Know What to Expect
Comfortable, Personalized Extraction Care
Support at Every Step
Your comfort and oral health comes first.
We understand that extracting a tooth is never our first option at Skinner Dental. We will examine your tooth and explain all of your options. If we do determine that it needs to be extracted, we will do so with your comfort in mind using a gentle approach and aftercare instructions for your recovery.
Don’t let an uncomfortable tooth impact your health and wellbeing. Call Skinner Dental in Murray today to request your consultation and get started on your path to permanent relief.
