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What to Expect with the Tooth Extraction Process in Newport Beach CA

When visiting your dentist to repair a damaged or decayed tooth, it is essential to understand the priority is to protect your oral health. In many cases, this can be done by restoring the damaged tooth with select dental procedures. However, there are times that removing the tooth or teeth is the best option for preventing further damage or decay to your healthy teeth and gums. When this is the case, your dentist in Newport Beach CA may recommend a tooth extraction followed by replacing the tooth with a partial denture appliance or an implant.

What to Expect with the Tooth Extraction Process

At the time of extraction, the dental surgeon will need to numb your tooth, jawbone and gums that surround the area with a local anesthetic. During the tooth 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. If you do feel pain at any time during the extraction please let your dental team know right away.

After the tooth is removed, you dental team will give you clear instructions on how to properly care for the area while your gums heal including what to look for in case of infection and what is normal.

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If you think tooth extraction could help relieve your tooth pain, please contact your dentist in Newport Beach CA to learn more.

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    Glendora, CA 91740

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    400 Newport Center Drive Suite 308
    Newport Beach, CA 92660

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