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Dr. Hayley Groglio
General DentistatBeam Dental - Union Square
3 W 13th St floor 1, New York, NY 10011
Dr. Lin
OrthodonticsatBeam Dental - Union Square
3 W 13th St floor 1, New York, NY 10011
Dr. Do Yoon Kim
Oral SurgeryatLeading Edge Oral Surgery Midtown
307 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017
Dr. Ari Koutsoubis
Cosmetic DentistryatSoho Smile
206 Spring St 5th Floor, New York, NY 10012
Dr. Marjan Mohajer
General DentistatTranscendental NYC
301 E 87th St Suite 1E, New York, NY 10128
Dr. Tina Tong
General DentistatSmile Arts of NY
30 E 40th St Ground Floor #105, New York, NY 10016
Dr. Lisa Chen Dds
General DentistatUpper East Smiles
261 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
Dr. Mahvish Ahmed
General DentistatSmile Lab - Union Square
841 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Dr. Amira Zachary
General DentistatSmile Lab - Union Square
841 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
1.What is Tooth Extraction?
A tooth extraction, also known as "pulling a tooth", is a dental procedure that permanently removes a tooth from its socket in the gum.
2.What can I expect during a Tooth Extraction? A tooth extraction is a straightforward procedure that usually takes a few minutes. You can expect to feel pressure and hear noises during the procedure, but you shouldn't feel any sharp pain.
Here's what else you can expect:
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Anesthetics You'll receive a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth so you don't feel pain. For more complex extractions, you might receive sedation or a general anesthetic to put you to sleep.
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Tooth removal Your dentist will use a special tool to loosen the tooth in the gum, then use forceps to remove it. If the tooth is badly decayed or broken off at the gum line, your dentist might need to make incisions in your gums.
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Socket care Once the tooth is removed, the socket will be cleaned and disinfected. Your dentist might also place a bone graft to prevent bone loss in your jaw.
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Stitches If needed, your dentist will place stitches that will dissolve in about 2–4 weeks.
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Aftercare Your dentist will give you gauze to bite on to help form a healthy blood clot and reduce pressure in the area. They'll also discuss how to manage soreness and discomfort after the numbness wears off, and any medications you might need. You should avoid hard foods, straws, and mouth movement, and take a break from strenuous physical activity for a couple of days. You should also plan to have a friend or family member drive you home after the procedure.
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