A tooth extraction in Wesley Chapel, FL, is a procedure performed by a dentist to remove a tooth that is too damaged to be repaired or has to be removed to support a dental treatment. In some cases, removing a tooth may be necessary to preserve or improve your dental health. Contact Dr. Tierney Pettinato and Dr. Frank Pettinato at Pettinato Children’s Dentistry when your child needs an extraction.
There are two types of tooth extraction procedures in Wesley Chapel, FL, depending on the condition of the tooth.
Simple Extraction
After the tooth and the surrounding areas are numbed, the dentist loosens the tooth gently and removes it within minutes. You may feel some amount of pressure when the dentist pulls out the tooth, but you should not feel any pain.
Surgical Extraction
Your dentist will need to surgically remove a tooth if there is something preventing them from pulling it out, which is common for wisdom teeth.
Surgical extractions may be necessary for:
- A tooth that has not erupted through the gum
- A tooth that is too large to be extracted in one place
- An impacted tooth
- A tooth that has broken off at the gum line
During the procedure, the dentist makes a small incision on the gum to access the affected tooth. If the tooth is too large, they may break the tooth into small pieces to remove it.
How Long Does A Tooth Extraction Take?
If you are just having one tooth extracted, the entire process can be completed in just a few minutes. However, if you are having multiple teeth extracted, expect to spend a little more time in our office. Each additional tooth will take another 3-15 minutes of appointment time, depending on its location.
If you have any questions about dental extractions in Wesley Chapel, FL, call Dr. Tierney Pettinato and Dr. Frank Pettinato of Pettinato Children’s Dentistry at (813) 907-3100 today.