Tooth Extractions in North Carolina
At CarolinasDentist, We Provide Gentle Tooth Extractions
Sometimes, a tooth extraction is necessary because you need to preserve your dental health. This could be because of severe infection from decay, serious damage from an injury, or overcrowding. We’ll look into all other options beforehand, but if you require an extraction, we’ll make sure you’re kept completely comfortable throughout the procedure and give you aftercare guidelines to ensure a speedy recovery. We’re also happy to discuss your tooth replacement options afterward as well. If you’re healthy enough for an extraction, chances are good that you’re healthy enough for a replacement. Contact us today!
Tooth Extraction FAQs
Our team practices conservative dentistry, so we try to reserve more invasive procedures like dental extractions for cases in which there are no better alternatives for the patient. There is really no way for patients to know if they need a dental extraction on their own, so if you are experiencing severe tooth pain or one or more teeth have been greatly damaged, we recommend scheduling a visit with our team so we can offer a custom diagnosis.
Dental extractions are advanced surgical procedures, so patients should always plan to rest and recover post-treatment. You will likely not feel like doing too much, and too much activity too soon can cause complications with your healing process as well. The amount of time that you will need to take off from your normal routine will depend on how many teeth you are having extracted, and our team can help you estimate when you will be able to return to school and/or work.
If a dental extraction is added to your treatment plan, we recommend scheduling your procedure sooner rather than later. If a tooth needs to be removed due to decay and dental trauma, you may experience unnecessary pain and discomfort, and an infection can develop. Teeth that are crowding each other can cause dental damage and orthodontic issues as well.
Initial healing usually takes a few days, while full healing of the area can take a few weeks. Following post-operative instructions carefully can help speed up recovery and reduce the risk of complications.
All staff are friendly, prompt, professional, and overall amazing. I’m so glad I decided to come here! After moving I needed to find a new dentist, and after three appointments thus far they have not disappointed.
I came to this location to get all four of my wisdom teeth removed. I was in a rush because I start nursing school in August and wanted to go ahead and get it taken care of. I was able to get in for a consultation the same week & scheduled the surgery for the week after! I was very nervous about the whole process as I had never gone in for a surgery of any kind. I was instantly greeted with kindness when I walked through the door and it definitely put me at ease! The entire staff is very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions (and I had a lot)! Susan was great and went into every detail, she reassured me & made me feel comfortable with the procedure. Dr. Chris is amazing and made the whole procedure feel like nothing! I was in and out in under 45 minutes and felt no pain at all during the procedure! The recovery wasn't too bad and the office was there to answer any questions that popped up! The front desk staff has been a big help as well! I am so glad I was able to get this taken care of at this office!
I had a great experience CarolinaDentist. Everyone I interacted with was warm and inviting. The exam rooms are clean and I loooved the tv on the ceilings for patient viewing. Very thorough with their exam and I enjoyed my experience all around
