Tooth Extraction

If you need a tooth extraction in Greenville, Texas, call Family Dental Group of Greenville to schedule an appointment. While losing a tooth is not a pleasant prospect, the staff at Family Dental Group of Greenville strives to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.

Tooth extraction involves removing the entire tooth and root from the jaw. Extraction is avoided if at all possible, but when infection or damage is too great to the tooth, removing it is the only choice.

The area around the tooth to be removed is numbed with an anesthetic injection. The injection is barely felt after a numbing gel is applied to the gums. A pinching sensation is typically the only discomfort felt during an extraction. If pain is felt at any other time during the extraction, be sure to alert the dentist immediately so that additional anesthetic can be administered.

When the jaw is entirely numb, the tooth is removed by gently rocking it back and forth to loosen it from the bone. Ideally, the tooth and root will come out in one piece, but previous damage may require it may not be possible.

If you think one of your teeth needs to be extracted, call 660-438-5224.