Tooth Extractions – Lexington, KY

The Team You Can Trust for Extractions

Our goal with each and every patient is to help them keep and maintain their natural teeth for as long as possible. Of course, there are some situations in which the only option is to remove a problem tooth, and, when this is the case, we do everything we can to help our patients feel comfortable. Thanks to our team’s experience, gentle touch, and expertise in sedation dentistry, we’re able to perform pain-free extractions for patients of all ages. Want to learn more? Schedule a consultation with us or read on!

Why Choose Dental Wellness of Lexington for Tooth Extractions?

Multiple types of sedation available for nervous patients
State-of-the-art tooth replacements
Experience team that makes patient comfort priority #1

Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary

We will only recommend removing a tooth if:

It has a cavity so large that it can’t be reliably repaired with a filling or crown.
The enamel is so broken that it can’t be trusted to support a restoration.
Advanced periodontal disease has weakened the supporting bone.
A patient needs more room in their mouth to be fitted for a new denture.
More room is needed in the mouth for an upcoming orthodontic treatment.
A baby tooth is preventing an adult tooth from coming in correctly.

The Process of Removing a Tooth

There are two types of extractions: simple and surgical. Simple extractions are used when the tooth in question has broken through the gumline, allowing us to simply rock it loose until it’s ready to be removed. Surgical extractions, on the other hand, require an incision to be made so we can access the tooth before removing it section by section. The good news is that the first step is always numbing your mouth thoroughly to ensure you don’t feel any pain. Plus, we offer sedation dentistry for patients who need multiple extractions or struggle with dental-related anxiety.

Tooth Extraction Aftercare

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Before you leave our office, your dentist will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to help you heal comfortably at home:

Don’t eat anything for the first few hours
Change the gauze pads as needed
Take OTC pain medication as directed
Drink lots of water to stay hydrated (just don’t use a straw)
Use a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time
Keep your head elevated, even while you sleep

As always, if you have any questions for us – whether it’s leading up to your visit or during the recovery period – we’re just a phone call away.