Restore Healthy Smiles With Safe Dental Extractions
No one enjoys having a tooth pulled. Who would? Rugby Dental Arts works closely with patients in Charlottesville, Crozet, Virginia, and surrounding communities to preserve natural teeth to maintain a healthy jawbone. However, a tooth that is severely damaged or infected may not be possible to save. If this is the case, tooth extractions are the best treatment to resolve pain and restore oral health. Today, with the advancement in anesthetics, tooth extractions are more comfortable and less traumatic.
Dentists in the olden days only had crude instruments available for dentistry and no anesthetic beyond whiskey; oral health did not extend beyond pulling out teeth that were causing problems. Today, with the advancement of dentistry, dentists use various treatments to preserve the natural teeth and patient’s oral health and wellness.
When Dental Extractions May Be Necessary
The most common tooth removal is the third molars, also known as wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are the last to appear in your mouth, and most times, there is little or no room to accommodate these teeth. This causes the tooth to be impacted, partially or fully underneath the gums. Impacted wisdom teeth can be painful and tend to harm the surrounding teeth too.
The skilled team at Rugby Dental Arts in Charlottesville, VA, will evaluate the development of wisdom teeth during your regular appointments for check-ups and cleanings and recommend if impacted tooth removal is necessary. With your comfort in mind, the team will place a numbing gel on the gums where an anesthetic shot is given so that the patient will only feel a slight pinch. Any pain felt during the extraction should be reported to the dentist immediately, and additional numbing medication will be applied.
After allowing time for the anesthesia to take full effect, the dentist will loosen the damaged tooth from the jawbone to remove it. In some circumstances, the tooth may break apart during removal. If this occurs, additional steps will be taken to remove the remaining pieces of the tooth. After removal of the tooth, the patient will be provided with instructions on post-extraction care, and most patients get back to their normal work schedule the following day.
Each patient’s mouth is unique, and if you need a tooth evaluated for damage or infection, call us at (434) 331-9667 to schedule a consultation with Our Team. We are located at 901 Preston Ave, Ste 200, Charlottesville, VA 22903 , and offer a range of preventative and restorative dental care, including options to replace missing teeth
Frequently Asked Questions
Extractions are done using local anesthesia to fully numb the area, ensuring a comfortable experience. If you’d like additional relaxation, we also offer sedation options. You may feel a bit of pressure during the procedure, but you shouldn’t feel any pain.
You may experience mild swelling and tenderness for a few days after an extraction. Most patients recover within a week, though wisdom teeth or surgical extractions can take slightly longer to fully heal.
If you receive IV or oral sedation, a responsible adult will need to accompany you and drive you home. If your procedure involves only local anesthesia, you can usually drive yourself afterward.
Many PPO dental insurance plans offer partial coverage for medically necessary tooth extractions. Our team will review your benefits, provide an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs, and assist with financing options if needed.
Extractions are done using local anesthesia to fully numb the area, ensuring a comfortable experience. If you’d like additional relaxation, we also offer sedation options. You may feel a bit of pressure during the procedure, but you shouldn’t feel any pain.