Extractions
We will make every effort to preserve your natural teeth. However, some teeth are simply damaged beyond repair and need to be removed. When a tooth is malformed, damaged, impacted or ingrown, different procedures are used, but all extractions are considered surgery. Depending on which tooth is removed, we will discuss replacement options with you in the form of a dental implant or oral prosthetic.
Patient Experience
Dr. Northcutt will do a complete examination and will try to save or repair your bad tooth. If that cannot be done and an extraction is required, we are committed to providing you the most comfortable, pain-free experience as possible.
At the time of extraction, the doctor will numb your tooth, jawbone and gums that surround the area with a local anesthetic. During the extraction process you will feel a lot of pressure. This is from the process of firmly rocking the tooth in order to widen the socket for removal. You feel the pressure without pain as the anesthetic has numbed the nerves stopping the transference of pain, yet the nerves that transmit pressure are not profoundly affected.
Patient Experience
Dr. Northcutt will do a complete examination and will try to save or repair your bad tooth. If that cannot be done and an extraction is required, we are committed to providing you the most comfortable, pain-free experience as possible.
At the time of extraction, the doctor will numb your tooth, jawbone and gums that surround the area with a local anesthetic. During the extraction process you will feel a lot of pressure. This is from the process of firmly rocking the tooth in order to widen the socket for removal. You feel the pressure without pain as the anesthetic has numbed the nerves stopping the transference of pain, yet the nerves that transmit pressure are not profoundly affected.
