Broken Tooth extraction at Hesed Dental Clinic

At Hesed Dental Clinic, conveniently located at 543 Gorge Road, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010, we understand the discomfort and inconvenience of dealing with a broken tooth. Our skilled dental professionals are committed to providing you with the highest quality care, ensuring a smooth and pain-free Broken Tooth extraction . This article will guide you through the entire process, helping you understand what to expect before, during, and after the broken tooth extraction.

When to Extract?

In some cases a broken tooth can be fixed with a filling, crown or other dental work. But extraction may be necessary if:

The tooth is too damaged to be fixed.
There is extensive decay that reaches the root.
The broken tooth is infected or affects other teeth.

Broken tooth Extraction procedure

After evaluation of your case , if you are going for an extraction procedure , please read the article below. This will help you in understanding how we deal with extraction of broken teeth.

The extraction procedure of a broken tooth is a bit complex as compared to a sound tooth. This is because there is no sound body of tooth which will be used as a support to bring out the embedded root. This is why many people get anxious whenever they are going for a broken tooth extraction procedure. But for our experienced dentists at Dr. Arthur Yeh & Associates , this is a piece of cake!

The procedure consists of some steps, which are crucial for the dentist to follow. If you or any of your loved ones are going for a broken tooth extraction, make sure to read this article till the end so that you can know if your dentist is missing any step.

1. Numbing the area

This first step comprises of two parts:

In the first part, the dentist applies a topical anesthesia which is in the form of a gel. This gel is applied at the area of injection. This is done so that you don’t feel the pain of needle insertion during injection application.
The second part is where most people get scared. This is the time the dentist completely numbs the area by injecting anesthetic solution inside your gingiva, or gums. But because topical anesthesia has already been applied, you won’t feel the pain of this step.

2. Elevating flap

This might sound technical to you if you haven’t got any extraction experience before.In this step, the dentist uses some instruments to detach the gingiva that is enclosing the root of your tooth. This is done so that they can have better access to the root of your tooth. But you don’t have to worry about this step or any step that follows this step, as your mouth is already numb due to the application of anesthesia.

3. Luxation

The root of your tooth is embedded deeply in your gums, and it is connected to the bone, because of which it is very firm. The term “luxation” means to make the root move a bit freely between the bone that is holding it.

4. Pulling out the tooth

If luxation is done properly, it means that more than half of the work has been done. The only thing that is left after this is to pull out the loose tooth or root outside. This is done again with the help of a dental instrument, known as forceps. The beaks of forceps grabs the root, and the dentist then easily pulls out the tooth.

5. Wound closure

Where there used to be roots of a sound tooth before, there is only a hollow wound now. This wound must be closed in order to prevent any infections from occurring in the future and also to prevent food from accumulating there. The wound is closed simply by pressing the empty tooth socket between thumb and index finger. The dentist then places a cotton roll at the site of your extraction and asks you to bite very tightly on this cotton toll. This applies pressure on the wound and ultimately leads to blood clot formation, and continuation of the cycle of wound healing.

Preventing Future Dental Issues

To prevent future dental problems and a healthy smile consider:

Brush and floss regularly.Consult dentist immediately in case of any arising problem.
Don’t bite down on hard objects or food. Eat soft foods.
Wear a mouth-guard if you play sports or grind your teeth at night.
Schedule regular check-ups and cleanings of natural teeth at Hesed Dental Clinic.

Visit Hesed Dental Clinic for dental extraction

If you have a broken natural tooth , impacted wisdom teeth or need any other dental care, Hesed Dental Clinic is here to help. Our experienced and caring staff is dedicated to serving the Cliffside Park, NJ community. 543 Gorge Road or call us to schedule an appointment. Let us help you smile!