People often do come in with, you know, some severe dental pain and maybe a severely broken down tooth that can’t be saved, you know. And if we have to pull those teeth, then we do that. And that’s something that we do all the time. You know, I always give the patient whatever information that I would recommend, and let them make their own decision for what they think is best for them. Gotta take a lot of, you know, images and pictures and everything, and just talk about all their questions and concerns, make sure that’s all covered, and they can make an informed decision on what they think is best for their dental health and their life.
Rely on Sedation for a Comfortable Extraction
Over the years, Dr. Studerus has removed countless teeth for his patients. While he will always try to save a tooth when possible, he knows when it’s best to remove it instead to preserve your oral health. To make your tooth extraction as comfortable as possible, we offer three levels of soothing sedation. We’ll discuss these options with you so you can decide which one suits your needs best:
- Inhaled Sedation – Pleasant laughing gas will put you in a completely relaxed state.
- Oral Conscious Sedation – You’ll take a small pill ahead of time to help you feel at ease.
- IV Sedation – Lie back in a sleeplike state and remember nothing about your procedure.
Replace Your Missing Tooth for Best Results
Once your tooth has been removed, we recommend replacing it ASAP to avoid other problems. When you have a missing tooth, your other teeth can begin to shift and cause problems with the alignment of your bite.
You have great replacement options like a bridge or dental implant-crown combination for your new tooth. A bridge will anchor to your other teeth with a replacement tooth in the middle. Or we can place an implant where the tooth was, then top it with a crown. With the implant option, your nearby teeth will be unaffected. Plus, an implant will keep you from suffering bone loss in your jaw.
For Belfair tooth removal, call the experts at Studerus Dental today at 360-205-5743.