The removal of teeth from the dental alveolus inside the alveolar bone is called a dental extraction.
There are a variety of reasons why there might be a need for tooth extraction:
- A tooth that is badly damaged due to decay or trauma and unable to be saved is a very common reason;
- Your orthodontist may suggest a tooth extraction to eliminate overcrowding or unusual teeth;
- If the wisdom tooth creates complications due to infection, removal may be offered.
* Please remember that our dentists won’t recommend tooth removal unless they believe it is the best option
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Generally, wisdom teeth erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. Wisdom teeth are often referred to as "third molars" because they are positioned behind the second molars towards the far back of the jaw. Without any problem, some people can accommodate the eruption of all 4 wisdom teeth, but usually there is not enough room in the mouth for them to erupt. In the soft tissue and/or the jawbone, the lack of space in that region of the mouth may cause wisdom teeth to become damaged.
The teeth can be completely affected or partly affected, potentially causing issues such as discomfort, crowding, damage to the teeth behind them, and infection. If not handled, fully impacted teeth can cause the development of cysts. If the wisdom teeth partly emerge, holes inside the tooth may cause infection-causing bacteria to enter. Pressure, swelling, tooth decay, jaw stiffness, and sickness may result from infection.
In order to avoid any of these problems, we recommend having wisdom teeth removed before the root has fully developed (late teenage years or early twenties).
WHY CHOOSE EMCAS
The EMCAS team is committed to providing exceptional dental care that also fits into your busy schedule! We will also give you all your treatment options to help you choose the level of care you want.
At our practice, we use minimally invasive dentistry. This consists of techniques to help preserve tooth structure without overuse of “drilling and filling” and other invasive measures. Just as the word implies, this type of dentistry concentrates on using the least amount of dental intervention to conserve the health of your teeth. In minimally invasive dentistry, the removal of any part of a tooth structure is kept to only the minimal amount necessary to restore the tooth to its optimum state. This can be done in modern dentistry through the latest scientific advances.
The dentists you will see at EMCAS will be an experienced dentists who has been treating patients for many years in Vietnam, so you know that you will be in good hands. They will let you know their findings and you will have the opportunity to address your expectations and also decide what level of treatment is best for you. While your dentist will provide the expert guidance you deserve, your questions are always welcome and you always have the final say in your treatment.
We understand that not everyone enjoys dental treatment, that’s why we want to make your visit as comfortable as possible. EMCAS brings calmness and pain-free to the patients. Many a times, the patients drift away into sleep which gives us uninterrupted time to work on their teeth!
For the assurance of patients, all instruments used in the clinic undergo the most stringent sterilization process. Instruments are washed, chemically disinfected and packed in individual pouches before undergoing high-pressure saturated steam using digital autoclaves.
Taking care of your general health and your mouth is the key to making the most of your smile. If you haven't visited your dentist or dental hygienist for a long time, make sure to contact us to book an appointment.
Who’s a candidate for tooth extractions?
Extractions are simple procedures that are done right in EMCAS. To decide whether an extraction is the correct option for you, we will perform a detailed examination. Extractions are suitable for patients of all ages and can help in maintaining and obtaining a stronger and healthier smile. Leaving a problem tooth intact can cause issues down the road with infections and abscesses. You may want or need an extraction include:
- Impacted wisdom tooth;
- Loose or severely decayed tooth;
- Tooth that are cracked or broken below the gum line;
- The tooth is in the way of orthodontic treatment;
- Stubborn baby tooth;
- You’re looking to avoid having additional treatment done.
First of all, oral check and X-rays will be taken to give a different view on the teeth causing concern. Our dentist will discuss about the cause of the problem, treatment plan, and also the options for replacing the tooth after extraction (if needed). Extraction is not always the only option, and you can make an informed decision on what to do.
Before pulling the tooth, our dentist will give you an injection of a local anesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be removed. General anesthesia may even be used, especially if several teeth must be extracted, teeth are impacted or when the patients have specific medical background/ history. With dental equipment, the tooth would first be loosened from its socket and then quickly removed. Our dentist may need to place sutures, but this isn’t always necessary with every extraction. Then you'll bite on a piece of gauze for up to 45 minutes to clot the blood flow that naturally occur.
After tooth extraction, the area around the extraction will remain numb for a short while until the anaesthetic wears off. Gauze will be placed in the empty socket and held with pressure to help stop bleeding. An ice pack may also be applied to reduce swelling.Painkillers such as paracetamol or efferalgan are the best options to help with the pain. You should complete the given course of medication from our dentist.
Take as little exercise as you can, and rest as much as you can. Keep your head up to avoid any bleeding, using an extra pillow if possible;
Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours, as this can encourage bleeding and delay healing. Eat and drink lukewarm food as normal but avoid chewing on that area of your mouth;
If it was a particularly difficult extraction, you would be given a follow-up appointment by the dentist. This could be to remove any stitches that were needed, or simply to check the area is healing well.