At Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we know finding out you need a tooth extracted is stressful. We want patients to feel comfortable and confident that an extraction is a standard procedure and they can expect the best care. Tooth extractions are performed for various reasons. Some patients with advanced periodontal disease or serious decay to a tooth may need extractions. Teeth that are broken or impacted may also need to be removed.
During an extraction, the patient is numbed with anesthetic and should not feel pain. The patient will only feel pressure around the tooth. This pressure is from the tooth being rocked back and forth in its socket, in order to widen the socket and make removal easier. Some extractions may require sectioning the tooth. If a tooth has a curved root or a particularly tight socket, your doctor will cut the tooth into sections and remove each section rather than the entire tooth at once.
To learn more about extractions and all the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.
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