How long does it take to recover from extracted tooth?

Typically, your oral surgeon will ask that you at least take about 48-72 hours to relax afterward so the treatment area is allowed to clot. After that, a patient should be able to return to normal physical activity. The soft tissue will usually fully heal in about 3-4 weeks.

How painful is a tooth extraction?

Whether you get a simple or surgical extraction, the process will begin with an anesthetic for the tooth, gum, and surrounding tissue. At this point, you may feel a slight “bite” from the needle. However, many patients find it to be painless and for the discomfort to only last a split second.

What you should not do after a tooth extraction?

Don'ts Don't drink with a straw. Sucking on a straw may dislodge the blood clot. Don't drink hot liquids. Hot liquids may increase swelling. Limit your alcohol use. Excessive use of alcohol may slow healing. Don't smoke. Smoking may break down the blood clot. This can cause a painful tooth socket.

Tooth Extraction

Prevent infection with our tooth extraction services.

Expert Tooth Extraction in Winston Hills

If you’re experiencing persistent tooth or gum pain or having difficulty chewing and eating, you may have advanced tooth decay. Tooth decay can lead to a severe infection, jeopardize oral health, and even affect your overall health. While we can treat minor tooth decay with fillings and root canal therapy, severe decay may require removing the tooth. A tooth extraction from Winston Hills Family Dental Care is the most effective way to eliminate the infection in severe cases and care for your health. Our dental surgeries are effective yet affordable. We’ll walk you through each step of the process to ease your worries. Our dental experts will ensure your surgical extraction is safe, straightforward, and painless. We also offer wisdom teeth extraction to remove impacted wisdom teeth trapped below the gum line. The Winston Hills Family Dental Care team devotes itself to making each patient appointment a positive experience. Our high-quality, professional service and friendly, patient-first attitude will change how you view dentist appointments. Talk to our dental specialists about any concerns you may have so that you feel 100% comfortable with your procedure.

The Tooth Extraction Process

With the advancements in today’s technology and medicine, removing a tooth has become relatively simple, painless, and low risk. The extraction procedure at Winston Hills Family Dental Care is minimally invasive and straightforward. Your dentist will begin by numbing your gums with a local anesthetic. We also offer sedation to ensure your comfort throughout the surgery. Your dentist will rock the tooth to loosen it and extract it. If necessary, we’ll stitch the socket closed. Lastly, your dentist will cover the socket with gauze to speed up the healing process. You’ll also receive replacement gauze and instructions on post-procedure care. Stick to a soft diet for a couple of weeks, as some soreness is common.

Painless Extraction

We use a local anesthetic or sedation to ensure a virtually painless procedure.

Careful Surgery

Our surgical experts are cautious to keep you safe throughout the extraction.

Better Oral Health

Tooth extraction will improve your oral health and prevent dangerous infections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I experience pain in my gums after the anesthesia wears off?

Though you shouldn’t experience severe pain once the local anesthetic wears off, you’ll likely feel minimal soreness and discomfort in the gums for a few days. Over-the-counter pain medications can relieve this pain to help you feel comfortable after the procedure. Contact us immediately if you have sharp pain or discomfort that lasts more than a week.

How long will my tooth extraction take?

The exact length of your tooth extraction procedure will depend on the state of your tooth and gums. On average, expect the procedure to last about an hour. For impacted wisdom teeth or multiple extractions, the surgery will take longer.

How do I prepare for my extraction?

During your pre-extraction appointment, we’ll review guidelines for eating and drinking before the procedure. Wear comfortable clothes to the extraction appointment, arrange transportation from the office if you’ve opted for sedation, and stock your fridge and pantry with soft foods.

Book Your Tooth Extraction Today

Teeth extraction from Winston Hills Family Dental Care office improves your oral health and is virtually pain-free. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.