Extraction- Non Surgical/Surgical

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Non surgical

Non surgical tooth extraction is used for many tooth removals. Some of the instances where non surgical removal would be advised include: to remove baby teeth, extracting teeth visible within the mouth, and certain other situations.

Here are some of the pros and cons of non surgical tooth removal.

Pro 1: Patients typically recover from this type of tooth removal quickly, allowing them to continue with everyday activities.

Pro 2: Patients experience little to no pain during or after the procedure.

Pro 3: Non surgical procedures are cost effective.

Con 1: With any tooth extraction, there is the risk of complications arising.

Con 2: The area where the tooth was removed may be more susceptible to infection.

As we just mentioned, non surgical extractions are a cost-effective option. Although the price ranges depending on several factors, here is a general estimate for the cost of tooth extraction.

Post procedure recovery is an important part of the extraction. It’s important you take extra care of your mouth to prevent any infections or complications. Here are some of the basic procedures that you should follow immediately after an extraction.

  • Apply ice to the area of the removal.
  • Take painkillers as advised by your dentist.
  • Don’t press down forcefully on the removal area for at least one to two days.
  • Follow any post operation directions that your dentist has laid out.

Additionally, patients often wonder which foods they can safely eat. A few foods that you should consume after an extraction include: bananas, yogurt, soup, applesauce, and other soft foods.


surgical

Surgical dental extraction involves the removal of teeth that are not easily accessible inside the mouth. This may be because they have not erupted through the gum completely or they have been fractured under the gum line.

In this case, it is necessary to make an incision into the connective tissue surrounding the tooth to gain access to it for extraction. For example, the soft tissues that cover the tooth may be elevated, or a drill or osteotome may be needed to remove some of the nearby jawbone during the extraction procedure.

In many cases of surgical dental extraction, the tooth may need to be fragmented into several pieces to allow it to be removed.