Tooth Extraction in Long Beach CA

Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that involves removing a damaged, decayed, or impacted tooth.

At Golden Coast Dental Care, we understand that you may feel fearful or anxious about tooth extraction, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Our experienced dental team is committed to providing gentle, compassionate, and efficient care to help you overcome your fear and ensure a comfortable experience.

Why We Recommend Tooth Removal

There are several reasons why our Long Beach, CA, dentists might recommend tooth removal, including:

• Extensive tooth decay
• Tooth infection
• Excessive tooth crowding or misalignment
• Impacted wisdom teeth
• Teeth loosened by advanced gum disease
• Preparation for orthodontic treatment
• Preparation for dental implants or dentures

Removing a damaged or infected tooth prevents the spread of decay or infection, relieves pain and discomfort, and provides a renewed sense of self-confidence and well-being.

Steps Involved with Tooth Extraction

The dentists at Golden Coast Dental Care take every precaution to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. The steps involved in the tooth extraction process include:

• X-rays and examination — To prepare for extraction, we take x-rays to get a clear picture of the position of the affected tooth and surrounding tissues.
• Extraction process — We first numb the tooth using a strong local anesthetic to ensure a pain-free experience. You won’t feel anything except some pressure as our dentist carefully removes the tooth using specialized tools and techniques.
• Post-operative care — After extraction, our dental team provides clear instructions on caring for the extraction site and managing discomfort. Follow them to ensure a comfortable recovery and avoid complications like dry socket. Be sure to take any prescribed medications as directed.

If you are anxious about tooth extraction, we offer sedation dentistry options, including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation. We offer different types of sedation dentistry to help you feel relaxed and comfortable so you can overcome your fears and get the important treatment you need.

• Nitrous oxide — Also known as “laughing gas,” nitrous is a mild sedative that calms and relaxes you but doesn’t produce drowsy side effects.
• Oral sedation — Oral conscious sedation involves taking a pill before the procedure to help you feel calm and relaxed. The medication will not put you to sleep but will help you feel less anxious and more comfortable during the process.
• IV sedation — IV or intravenous sedation involves administering a sedative directly into your bloodstream for immediate effects. This sedation method puts you in a semi-conscious state; you’ll know where you are but will be unaware of what’s happening and have little to no memory of it afterward.

With sedation dentistry, you can feel deeply relaxed and comfortable during your procedure, allowing you to overcome your fears and achieve a healthy and beautiful smile. 

We Remove Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last adult teeth to emerge in the mouth in the late teens or early twenties. In many cases, wisdom teeth cause problems, such as crowding or misalignment of other teeth, pain, and infection. Sometimes, they never emerge from the gums and become impacted wisdom teeth.

In these situations, our dentists may recommend removing the teeth to improve oral health and prevent further complications.

Importance of Replacing Missing Teeth

After tooth extraction, it's important to replace the missing tooth to maintain oral health and function. Missing teeth can lead to shifting and tilting of adjacent teeth, which affects your bite, causes discomfort, and increases your risk of decay and gum disease. Additionally, missing teeth can lead to low self-esteem and difficulty speaking and eating.

Our Long Beach, CA, dental office offers several tooth replacement options, including dental implants, bridges, dentures, and partial dentures. Our dentists will work with you to determine the best option for your specific needs so you can maintain excellent oral health and smile confidently again.

Do You Need Tooth Extraction?

It’s common to feel apprehensive or even fearful about tooth extraction. At Golden Coast Dental Care, we are dedicated to providing gentle, compassionate, and efficient care so you can have a safe, comfortable, stress-free experience.

A caring and experienced dental team, strong anesthetics, and sedation dentistry all contribute to a more comfortable, stress free experience. After extraction, we will work with you to determine the best tooth replacement to restore your confident smile.

Call our Long Beach, CA, dental office today at (562) 421-8401, so we can help you.