Extractions

Tooth extraction in Detroit

If you’re in need of a tooth extraction, you can trust the team at Smile at Life Dentistry to provide you with the best quality care. Our experienced dental professionals take extra steps to ensure that your experience is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. We understand that no one enjoys getting a tooth extracted, so we do everything we can to make the experience as painless and quick as possible.


At Smile at Life Dentistry, our goal is to help preserve natural teeth whenever possible. However, there are times when it is necessary for us to extract a tooth in order to maintain your oral health. This could be due to an impacted wisdom tooth, a severely decayed or infected tooth, or if there is not enough room in the mouth for all of your teeth. In these cases, extracting the problem tooth can help alleviate pain and keep your other teeth healthy.


When it comes time for a tooth extraction, you can trust that our dentists are highly skilled in providing this procedure safely and effectively. We use advanced technology such as digital radiography and 3D imaging to ensure that we are accurately identifying the issue before proceeding with an extraction. During the procedure itself, we utilize local anesthesia and sedation techniques if necessary so that you feel comfortable throughout the entire process.

FAQs

  • How long does the tooth extraction process typically take?

    Typically, a dental tooth extraction is a relatively quick and straightforward process that usually takes less than 10 minutes. The amount of time it takes to extract the tooth will depend on several factors such as the complexity of the procedure, type of local anesthesia used, location and size of the tooth, if technical forceps are required for removal or not and how firmly impacted it is in the jawbone or gum tissue.

  • Is there anything I should avoid eating or drinking after having a tooth extracted?

    While you are recovering from a tooth extraction it is best practice top refrain from eating any hard or crunchy foods (such as chips) and severely limit acidic products (such as oranges). Additionally, alcoholic beverages and hot liquids should not be consumed either during this time period in order to ensure proper healing takes place without complication.

  • How do I know if I need a tooth extracted?

    The main reason for a tooth extraction is when it’s causing pain and cannot be saved by restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. Also, if there is an infection in the root of the tooth or gum tissue around it which cannot be treated with antibiotics, then a dental extraction might be recommended to prevent any further spread of infection. If your wisdom teeth are crowded and pressing up against other teeth causing pain when chewing, they may need to be removed as well. 

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