While any surgery has its pros and cons, patients do not have to worry about pain during the procedure. At Quality Dental Care of Lakeland, we administer local anesthesia before the procedure to eliminate any pain.
After the dental procedure, we will recommend over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription pain medication to relieve any pain.
Comfortable Dental Extractions in Lakeland, FL
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ach patient has their own comfort levels, and we work hard to provide the level of care they need. We may use one or more types of anesthesia, depending on patient needs.
- Local anesthesia: We apply a numbing anesthetic to your gums near the extraction site. Patients typically feel some pressure and movement but no pain or discomfort.
- Nitrous oxide (laughing gas): Provides minimal sedation to help patients relax throughout the procedure
- Oral sedation: We may have patients take a sedative pill an hour before the procedure for more sedation
These options keep patients awake but relaxed.
Reasons Tooth Extractions Are Needed
While our teeth are meant to last for a lifetime, there are always situations when a tooth may need to be extracted. Commonly, we recommend dental extractions in Lakeland, FL if a tooth is badly damaged, either from injury or tooth decay.
Other reasons include:
- Overly crowded jaw: Dental extractions are common before orthodontic treatment
- Infection: If the infection enters the tooth, we can correct it with root canal therapy. If this is not an option, we will extract the tooth to prevent the infection from spreading
- Gum disease: Periodontal disease infects the tissues, gum, and bones that surround teeth. Without treatment, gum disease can lead to tooth loss
Schedule An Exam at Quality Dental Care of Lakeland!
Patients don't need to worry about painful procedures when they come to us for tooth extraction in Lakeland, FL. We strive to make every dental treatment as comfortable and pain-free as possible!
Give Quality Dental Care of Lakeland a call today at (863) 858-3891 to schedule a dental exam.