Tooth Extractions – Mesquite, TX

Restoring the Health of Your Mouth

At Texas Dentistry, we offer the skills and expertise of six different dentists, including Dr. Christopher Lam, who is highly skilled at performing tooth extractions. Before we resort to removing a tooth, we’ll try everything we can to save it. Unfortunately, in some situations, our only option to restore your oral health and keep your mouth out of harm’s way is to remove the problem completely. We focus on keeping our patients comfortable and ensuring that each of our tooth extractions are pain-free. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, don’t hesitate to contact our office today.

Why Choose Texas Dentistry For Tooth Extractions?

Dentist Experienced in Surgical Exodontia (Tooth Extractions)
High-Quality Dental Care
Sedation Available

Signs That You Need a Tooth Extraction

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There are several different reasons why you may need a tooth removed, which means there are also a variety of signs that you could experience that indicate the need for an extraction. Here are some of the most common symptoms of issues that could require a tooth removal:

A tooth is visibly damaged or decayed beyond repair.
A root canal and antibiotics wouldn’t treat your tooth infection.
There’s not enough room in your mouth to undergo orthodontic treatment.
Wisdom teeth are impacted, preventing them from being able to grow in healthy.
One or more teeth are loose due to gum disease.

If you notice any of these issues, be sure to contact our office immediately for emergency treatment. We’re open six days each week for your convenience.

Types of Tooth Extractions

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After we have a chance to examine your mouth, we’ll determine what treatment solution will help solve your situation. We’ll do this by examining X-rays and conducting a thorough visual inspection before suggesting one of these treatment options:

Wisdom Tooth Removal: Wisdom teeth can grow in despite having enough room in your jaw or mouth to house them. This can put you at risk of developing oral issues such as decay, infection, and even orthodontic problems. To prevent these from occurring, we would recommend extracting the wisdom teeth.
Multiple Tooth Extraction: Some patients have trauma, severe decay, or even genetic issues that can cause them to need to remove multiple teeth. Before the procedure, Dr. Lam will walk you through the treatment and discuss tooth replacement options.

Tips For a Fast Recovery

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After your procedure, our team will give you some post-operative care tips to help you heal faster and ease any discomfort. We may recommend these practices:

Rest for a couple of days, if possible.
Stay on a soft diet to give your gums a rest.
Avoid chewing on the side of your mouth where your tooth was removed.
Take any prescribed or recommended pain medications to ease any of your discomfort.
Minimize swelling by applying a cold compress for 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off.
Don’t drink from a straw.
Keep up with your dental hygiene routine, but try not to brush the extraction site directly.

IF you have any questions or worries after your procedure, contact our office so we can provide you with some helpful guidance and ease your mind.

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