There are many reasons a tooth may need to be removed.  Tooth decay, periodontal disease, braces, and not having enough room in ones mouth are just a few common reasons why a tooth may need to be removed. Sometimes a tooth can developed a large  enough cavity to make a tooth unrestorable. Other times an abcess may loosen the tooth to the point of not being able to use that tooth to chew.

  Whatever the reason for needing this procedure, we at Dynamic Dental  have taken measures to make this procedure as pain free as possible. We offer oral sedation to help you relax and get through this procedure safely and worry free. We find that over 95% of all patients can have a comfortable experience with this type of sedation.

 Our doctors, Dr. Andrade and Dr. Montalvo have extensive experience in this field and can help anyone have a positive experience.  

The Story Doesn't End There

  Having a tooth removed is the easy part. What happens after, is the more challenging aspect of treatment. How will you replace that tooth? This is Dynamic Dental's speciality. We offer something for everyone.  From dentures to implants, if you need one or more teeth replaced, you have come to the right place. View our service section for find out more about specific replacement procedures.

Common Concerns and Recommendations

How painful is getting a tooth removed?

   The hardest part about any denture procedure is getting you comfortable. This means using anesthetic. Once the anesthesia is in place, all you feels is the doctor working and pushing on the tooth. At no point should you feel pain. Our goal at Dynamic Dental is to minimize any uncomfortable feelings and you can be assured that we will make every effort to meet this goal.

My child's baby teeth are loose. Should I be concerned?

   Most kids will have no complications when the adult teeth are coming in. However, there are cases where the baby teeth and permanent teeth don't behave like they should. For example, sometimes a baby tooth may linger in the mouth too long and divert the adult tooth in a different direction. Sometimes a loose baby tooth may become inflammed or swollen that it becomes painful and keep a child from eating. This poses a problem because this can lead to malnutrition and potentially very harmful in the development of an abcess. The only real way to determine if loose baby poss a concern is to have a dentist evaluate your baby's teeth every 6 months.   

Afer the Surgery

Bite gently on the gauze pad periodically, and change pads as they become soaked with blood. Call your dentist or oral surgeon if you still have bleeding 24 hours after your surgery. While your mouth is numb, be careful not to bite the inside of your cheek or lip, or your tongue.

~ Do not lie flat. This may prolong bleeding. Prop up your head with pillows.

~ Try using an ice pack on the outside of your cheek for the first 24 hours. You can use moist heat-such as a washcloth soaked in warm water and wrung out-for the following 2 or 3 days.

~ Relax after surgery. Physical activity may increase bleeding.
Eat soft foods, such as gelatin, pudding, or a thin soup. Gradually add solid foods to   your diet as healing progresses.

~ Do not use a straw for the first few days. Sucking on a straw can loosen the blood clot and delay healing.
  
~ After the first day, gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times a day to reduce swelling and relieve pain.
  
~ Do not smoke for at least 24 hours after your surgery. The sucking motion can loosen the clot and delay healing. In addition, smoking decreases the blood supply and can bring germs and contaminants to the surgery area.
Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue or touching it with your fingers.
   
~ Continue to brush your teeth and tongue carefully. Your dentist will remove the stitches after a few days, if needed.