Tooth Extractions at Ardas Family Dental

If a tooth has been broken or damaged by decay and Dr. Roopi Kattaura of Ardas Family Dental can’t fix it with a filling, a dental crown, or dental bonding, the tooth may require extraction. Extraction is necessary when the damage of a tooth is beyond repair and the tooth can’t be saved. There are two types of extraction Dr. Kattaura may perform – simple or surgical. A simple extraction is exactly what it says it is, while a surgical extraction is a bit more complex.

During a simple extraction, Dr. Kattaura will loosen the tooth with an instrument called an elevator and use forceps to remove the tooth. This will require minimal sedation and the patient should have a smooth and quick recovery. A surgical extraction may be used for wisdom teeth removal and will involve Dr. Kattaura making a small incision into the gum to surgically remove the tooth. Surgical extractions tend to cause more pain after the procedure than their simple counterpart, but as long as you follow post-operative instructions, the recovery process will end before you know it.  

If you have questions or concerns regarding oral surgery services or wisdom teeth removal please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the practice, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Roopi Kattaura of Ardas Family Dental, visit Restorative Dentist Parker, CO for more information or call 720-459-8420.