Tooth Extractions Eugene

Gentle Tooth Removal

We never take the extraction of a tooth lightly. When possible, we encourage our patients to take steps to save their natural teeth. With that being said, it must still be acknowledged that in some cases, tooth removal is the best option. If you ever need one or more extractions, you can depend on Dr. Paskalev and our Eugene dental team to handle your case with the goal of making your treatment experience as positive and easy as possible.

Why Choose College Hill Dental for Tooth Extractions?

  • Able to Perform Both Surgical and Non-Surgical Extractions
  • Patient Comfort Is a Top Priority
  • State-of-the-Art Tooth Replacement Available

Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary

Woman in pain before tooth extraction

We may recommend the extraction of one or more teeth due to the following issues:

  • Malocclusion:At times, it may be necessary to remove a tooth in order to address orthodontic problems. Known in dentistry as a malocclusion, a bad bite can be problematic for a patient, causing conditions such as TMJ dysfunction, bruxism, or cosmetic problems.
  • Extra teeth: Extra teeth can cause crowding in the mouth, which can affect your bite and oral hygiene. One or more extractions can be helpful in such cases.
  • Impacted teeth: An impacted tooth is a tooth that cannot fully emerge from the gum tissue. Impacted teeth are at a significantly greater risk of developing infections and other complications. Wisdom teeth are often removed because they are impacted.
  • Decayed or damaged teeth: Teeth that are severely decayed or damaged may not be reparable. In such cases, removing them is the best option.

The Process of Removing a Tooth

Animated smile demonstrating tooth extraction procedure

The process of removing a tooth can be categorized as being non-surgical or surgical. Though we will discuss treatment with you before beginning, at times, we may begin a non-surgical extraction that quickly turns into a surgical extraction.

A non-surgical extraction can be completed on a tooth that is fully extended and intact. We begin with an elevator, which is used to pull up and lift the tooth from the socket. Then, we pull the tooth out with forceps. We make sure to provide local anesthetic to make this process as comfortable as possible.

Surgical extraction means that it is necessary to make incisions to retrieve a tooth from its socket. This is often done for teeth that are impacted, including wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. For some patients, it may be necessary to break, or quarter, the tooth and then remove it in sections. Again, we try to make this process as comfortable as possible.

Tooth Extraction Aftercare

Dentist holding up tooth after non surgical tooth extraction

Before you leave our office, we will provide you with instructions to facilitate a smooth and complication-free recovery. We may advise you to:

  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
  • Keep the extraction site clean to speed up healing. Be gentle when performing oral hygiene so you do not irritate sore tissues.
  • After 24 hours, regularly rinse your mouth with salt water (8 oz warm water with half a teaspoon of salt).
  • Avoid smoking and drinking through a straw.
  • Prop your head up with pillows while sleeping.
  • Get plenty of rest.
  • Consider the long-term benefits of replacing the missing teeth. We may recommend that you get a dental implant or bridge to fill in the gap.