Tooth Extractions – Newark, DE
Building a Healthy Foundation For Your Smile
Whether you have wisdom teeth that are causing you discomfort or a tooth that’s damaged beyond repair, at White Clay Dental, we offer effective and pain-free tooth extractions in Newark. Our goal will always be to save your natural tooth, but if we’re not able to, the only other way that we can prevent your damaged tooth from causing additional issues down the road is to remove it. In these situations, we’ll be sure to discuss all of your options with you and make sure that you don’t feel an ounce of pain during your procedure. To learn more in the meantime, read on!
Why Choose White Clay Dental For Tooth Extractions?
- Same-Day Appointments Available
- Voted Best Dentist in Newark
- Friendly & Professional Dental Team
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
Tooth extractions are a necessary treatment to maintain your oral health, especially if you suffer from any of the following issues:
- A visibly damaged or decayed tooth that can’t be repaired with a filling.
- An infected tooth that couldn’t be treated with a root canal.
- Crowded teeth that make it impossible to safely straighten your teeth with an orthodontic treatment.
- Impacted teeth at risk of becoming infected.
- Loose teeth as a result of gum disease.
If you have any of these issues or are experiencing pain, don’t hesitate to contact our office to schedule a same-day emergency appointment. Our team will provide you with any necessary over-the-phone first-aid instructions and make sure that no additional harm comes to your smile until you’re able to reach our office for treatment.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Our talented dentists, Dr. Ganfield and Dr. Bon, will remove your tooth one of two ways: a simple extraction or a surgical extraction. The first is used when the tooth has broken through the gumline. In this case, forceps are used to gently rock the tooth loose until it’s ready to be removed. Surgical extractions, on the other hand, are used when the tooth is trapped underneath the gumline. As such, a small incision needs to be made in the gums first. Then, the tooth will be removed section by section, and the extraction site will be tended to.
Important note: Your mouth will be completely numb during the entire process, so you won’t feel any pain as we work to remove your tooth.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
In the days following your procedure, it’s important to focus on healing. To ensure you are as comfortable as possible during that process, we recommend:
- Taking over-the-counter pain medication as instructed.
- Eating really soft foods, like plain yogurt.
- Drinking lots of water (just avoid using a straw).
- Gently brushing and flossing around the extraction site.
- Not smoking, drinking alcohol, or spitting.
- Avoiding strenuous activities, like lifting weights.
Whether you need a tooth removed due to dental trauma or severe decay, you don’t have to worry – we’re here to help! We’ll walk you through your treatment plan, answer any questions you have, and get to work on restoring your pain-free, healthy smile.