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Services Offered
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Extractions
Certainly, our goal is to prevent tooth loss. However, it sometimes becomes necessary to remove a tooth due to.....
- severe decay
- advanced periodontal disease (gum disease)
- infection (abscess)
- fracture of the tooth or root
- prior to treatment of oral cancer
- as part of a comprehensive orthodontic treatment plan prior to placing braces
- And in almost all people, the dentist will recommend removal of all 4 of your wisdom teeth.
In all of these scenarios, tooth removal will only be recommended if it is the best or only treatment alternative; for example, if a tooth is absolutely non restorable, if orthodontic results will be compromised without removing 1-4 teeth, or if wisdom teeth will not have enough room and will have the potential for causing infection, etc.
If a tooth needs to be extracted (removed), the dentist will determine if that extraction will be done in her/his office or will be referred to an oral surgeon. That decision is always made in the best interest of the patient. Once a tooth is removed, the patient receives a list of do�s and don�ts for proper care of the extraction site. It is very important to follow these instructions to help insure problem-free healing.
And, once a tooth is removed, the patient should strongly consider the timely placement of a bridge or implant to replace the missing tooth, where applicable of course.
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© Copyright 2007 - Randy D Settle
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Office Hours
Monday - 8:00-5:00
Tuesday - 9:00-6:00
Wednesday - 7:00-4:00
Thursday - 7:00-1:00
6600 LBJ Freeway
Suite 225
Dallas, TX 75240
214.368.6479
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