When is an Emergency Tooth Extraction Necessary?
While our primary goal at Innova Smiles is always to preserve and save your natural teeth, there are specific emergency scenarios where an extraction is the safest and most effective way to eliminate severe pain and stop the spread of infection.
For patients in Northborough, MA, driving just a few minutes to our advanced Marlborough studio ensures you receive prompt, precise surgical care in a high-tech environment.
We commonly perform emergency extractions for:
- Advanced Dental Abscesses: An infection that has destroyed the bone structure supporting the tooth, making root canal therapy impossible.
- Severe Vertical Fractures: A tooth that has split vertically down through the root into the bone cannot be saved.
- Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth that are actively infected, causing intense jaw pain, or damaging adjacent molars.
- Advanced Periodontal Disease: Severely loose teeth caused by aggressive gum disease that require removal to stabilize oral health.
The "Comfort-First" Northborough Extraction Experience
We know the phrase "tooth extraction" can cause immense anxiety. At Innova Smiles, Dr. Fatima and our team specialize in changing that perception.
- 3D CBCT Precision: Before any extraction, we take a 5D digital scan and a 3D CBCT image. This allows us to map the exact anatomy of the tooth roots, adjacent nerves, and sinuses. This precision means the extraction is faster and significantly less invasive.
- Profound Numbness: We use advanced local anesthetics and specialized delivery techniques to ensure the tooth and surrounding area are completely numb before anything begins. You will feel pressure, but you will not feel pain.
- Gentle Surgical Techniques: We don't "pull" teeth. We use specialized instruments to gently loosen the periodontal ligament holding the tooth in place, allowing it to be carefully elevated out with minimal trauma to the surrounding bone.
- Immediate Bone Grafting: If you are planning to replace the extracted tooth with a dental implant, we will place a bone graft into the socket immediately after extraction. This preserves the jawbone width and height for future implant placement.
Post-Extraction Care
Following your procedure, our team will provide you with a comprehensive aftercare guide. Key instructions include:
- Biting firmly on gauze for 30-45 minutes to establish a blood clot.
- Using an ice pack on your cheek to minimize swelling (15 minutes on, 15 minutes off).
- Sticking to a soft food diet (yogurt, applesauce, soup) for the first few days.
- Avoiding using a straw, spitting forcefully, or smoking for at least 72 hours, as this can dislodge the blood clot and cause a painful condition known as "dry socket."
We will prescribe appropriate pain management medications and, if an active infection was present, antibiotics to ensure you heal safely.
Trust Innova Smiles for Your Dental Emergency
Northborough families consistently choose Innova Smiles for urgent surgical needs because of our commitment to transparent communication, advanced surgical technology, and an unwavering focus on patient comfort.
If you believe you need an emergency tooth extraction near Northborough, do not wait until the pain becomes unbearable.
