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Tooth Extractions

  • Whenever possible, we treat and save your natural tooth
  • Exactions may be unavoidable in cases of severe damage or disease
  • Wisdom teeth may be removed to protect your oral health
Tooth Extractions Bloomington The team at Eastland Dental Center in Bloomington strives to help every patient keep his or her natural teeth healthy, beautiful, and strong for life. Unfortunately, in certain situations, extractions are inevitable. We use precision instruments and gentle techniques to make the procedure comfortable and efficient.

Most common reasons for extractions

Teeth may be extracted for various reasons, most commonly:
  • Advanced gum disease – If the bone and periodontal ligament are badly damaged, there is not enough support for the tooth. At this stage, if not extracted it will eventually fall out.
  • Decay – If a cavity has affected a tooth to the point there is more decay than tooth, the tooth may need to be removed.
  • Fracture – When a fracture has occurred in a tooth, the tooth may be deemed unrestorable and need to be removed.
  • Baby Teeth – Baby teeth that don’t come out when they should may need our help.
  • Impaction – If a tooth develops partially or completely below the gum line, it can damage nearby teeth, nerves, and even bone tissue. This usually happens with wisdom teeth, but it can occur with any tooth, especially in cases of severe crowding.
Although extractions are often recommended by other dentists for orthodontics, we believe this is only very rarely indicated. Rather, the dental arches should be expanded to make enough room for the teeth and then the teeth should be straightened. This is very important for tongue space, airway, proper swallowing, jaw joint health, and to treat or prevent sleep apnea.

What to expect

We begin with a consultation and examination, to determine if extraction is necessary. The first step is numbing the tooth and tissue to ensure your comfort. The gum tissue around the tooth is released and instruments are used to begin to loosen it. The tooth is secured with forceps, and gently moved back and forth to gradually remove it. This careful method minimizes trauma to surrounding tissue. A surgical extraction is very similar, except it requires one or more incisions to access the tooth.

If a tooth is not savable, your dentist will discuss options for replacement. We offer implants, as well as traditional dentures and bridges. If you have any questions, or you would like to schedule an appointment, please call Eastland Dental Center at .