Tooth Extractions – Murphy, TX

Safe and Effective Emergency Extractions

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Did you recently experience sudden oral trauma and now have a broken tooth? Has decay reached the inner area of your tooth, making it unbearable to chew your favorite foods? While Dr. Jacqueline Nguyen and Dr. Masoud Najari do everything they can to save teeth, there are instances where it’s better to have the tooth extracted. Regardless, you can rest knowing that our dental office will provide dedicated emergency care with comfort in mind. After your treatment, we’ll go over your tooth replacement options and provide a professional recommendation. Call our dental office to get your dental issues treated today with tooth extractions in Murphy, TX!

Why You May Need a Tooth Extracted

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Tooth extractions are often the last resort when it comes to treatment. However, there are many instances where extracting a tooth is a better option than trying to save it. If our dental office confirms that a filling, crown or root canal treatment isn’t enough to save your tooth, we’ll recommend an extraction. The most common scenarios in which an extraction occurs include:

Significant decay breaking down the tooth
Extensive gum disease
Severely cracked or broken teeth
To make room for orthodontic treatment
Severe oral infection
Nearby teeth becoming damaged

The Tooth Extraction Process

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After a thorough examination and confirmation that no other treatments can effectively save your tooth, we’ll begin planning your treatment. Before extraction, we’ll administer a local anesthetic to remove any potential discomfort during your treatment. Once your tooth and surrounding gum tissue have been sufficiently numbed, we can begin the extraction process.

Extractions fall into one of two categories: simple and surgical. Simple extractions are performed when the tooth is easily visible. Surgical extractions are less common and performed when the tooth is underneath gum tissue or neighboring teeth. In this case, a simple incision will be made in order to better access the tooth.

Once we have clear view of the tooth, we’ll use a dental elevator to gently rock the tooth back and forth. This detaches the tooth from the periodontal ligament holding it in place. Once loosened, we’ll use a pair of dental forceps to grab and remove the tooth from your jaw.

Emergency Care and Tooth Replacement Available

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Whether you’re in need of repair or extraction, you can expect our dental office to put your comfort and your future needs first. We do our best to get your appointment scheduled the same day it occurs, including on Saturdays. In the event that you’re too anxious or fearful of dental visits, we provide sedation dentistry to make your treatment easier.

After your extraction, our dental office is more than happy to go over your tooth replacement options. While dental bridges can fill the gap in your smile, we often recommend dental implants to patients because of their longevity and durability. Our dentists will help you determine the best option that suits your needs.