Simple Tooth Extractions by Naperville Dentist Dr. Nitu Singh, DMD - Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentists in Naperville, Plainfield & Bolingbrook, Illinois (IL)

Simple Extractions

In the event that one of your teeth has suffered extensive damage in the form of decay or fracture, Dr. Nitu Singh will do everything she can to save the tooth since many times a tooth can be repaired through the use of a root canal, filling or crown. But, in rare cases where the damage is too pervasive and the tooth cannot be saved, an extraction may be necessary.

Knowing the anxiety that can be caused by the prospect of a tooth extraction, Dr. Singh has developed several effective techniques that can significantly reduce the amount of anxiety, discomfort or pressure that you may normally feel during an extraction. The procedure itself is quick and the majority of our patients experience very little discomfort afterwords. If any discomfort is experienced, usually an OTC anti-inflammatory pain medication like ibuprofen is more than sufficient to relieve it, but stronger medications are available for our more pain sensitive patients.

Your smile is too important for one tooth to ruin. If an extraction is necessary, trust the gentle, respectful, expert hands of Dr. Nitu Singh to keep your smiling before, during and after your procedure.

Important Extraction Instructions

Compared to the complexity of many other types of dentistry, the extraction process is a relatively simple procedure. Napeville dentist Nitu Singh uses topical and local anesthetic to numb the area surrounding your tooth and gently loosens the tooth before easing it out permanently.

After you leave our dental office, serving our Naperville and Plainfield dental patients, there are some important instructions for you to follow that will allow for optimum healing and a quick recovery. If you experience any swelling, apply an ice pack to the area to help reduce it. It is important to allow your mouth to heal properly so do not smoke, use a straw or spit after your extraction as this may affect clotting action. Regularly rinsing with warm salt water a few times a day can help accelerate the healing process also.If stitches were used, they generally will dissolve and disappear within a week or two.

Since the space left by an extracted tooth can allow other teeth in your mouth to shift over time, Dr. Singh may recommend a dental implant or another restorative option after your extraction to replace the lost tooth, thereby maintaining proper occlusal force and keeping your smile beautifully aligned and healthy.

Take good care of your mouth after an extraction and your mouth will take good care of you! To learn more about proper post-operative care and other advancements such as implants, call Naperville dental expert Dr. Nitu Singh today.