Extractions
Removing a tooth is never our ideal treatment for dental conditions, but sometimes it is necessary to protect your oral health and your remaining teeth.
Extractions are a last resort, and we often try to dissuade patients from an extraction if we feel we can save a damaged or diseased tooth by offering root canal therapy, restoration, or periodontal treatment as an alternative.
When Tooth Extraction Is the Only Option
Sometimes, however, dental extractions cannot be avoided. Some of the common conditions requiring us to extract a troubled tooth include:
- A tooth broken below the gumline
- Failed root canal therapy
- Severe bone loss
- Irreversible periodontal disease
- Overcrowding
- Symptomatic wisdom teeth
If you are facing a dental extraction, Dr. Craig Weinstein can ensure that your treatment goes smoothly and provide you with tooth-replacement options so you can enjoy good oral health in the future.
Your Tooth Extraction Treatment
Many people feel anxious about having a tooth removed.
We understand!
At our Fords, NJ dental office, we make every procedure comfortable for our patients. We know patients require varying amounts of anesthetic and react differently to dental anesthetics. We will discuss this with you so we can approach your care in the best way possible. We also offer nitrous oxide for our fearful patients.
Once we remove your tooth, we will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions so you can heal quickly and without complications. While each surgery is different, some basic guidelines include:
Don’t drink through a straw or smoke cigarettes. This can dislodge the healing tissue from your extraction site, cause a painful condition called “dry socket,” and disrupt your healing.
Keep the area clean and avoid chewing near your surgical site. Never use a WaterPik or a forceful stream to clean the area.
Maintain good hygiene at home. Keeping your mouth free of unwanted bacteria will help you heal.
Make your follow-up exam and keep it! Dr. Weinstein will monitor your healing.
If we recommend products to assist with healing, be sure to use them, as directed.
Replacing a Missing Tooth
Once you heal, it will be time to discuss the best ways to replace your missing teeth.
We offer tooth replacement options including:
- Dentures
- Partial dentures
- Dental implants
- Fixed dental bridges
Not every tooth will require replacement! Wisdom teeth, for example, often require an extraction because they do not have enough room to erupt properly, so we will not replace them. Other teeth, however, should be replaced to maintain your smile and your bite. When you lose a tooth, the adjacent teeth will drift toward the gap in your smile, starting a chain reaction of events that can lead to additional tooth loss.
Are You Facing a Dental Extraction?
Contact us right away. Our friendly and compassionate team will guide you through the process and be here to answer your questions so you feel confident in the future of your oral health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Facing an extraction can be a traumatic experience, but you don’t have to do it alone!
Dr. Craig Weinstein would never recommend a dental extraction unless it was necessary to protect your health because extractions are usually our last resort. We always try to save your natural teeth whenever possible.
If you are facing a dental extraction, we can often provide treatment here in our Fords, NJ dental office without the need for a referral. Dr. Weinstein ensures that our patients are comfortable for their treatment and follows up on afterward to monitor the results. We are here for you.
We will also provide a number of tooth-replacement options for you to choose from that will restore your smile and allow you to eat and speak properly.
We offer:
Dental implants – one of the best ways to replace a missing tooth because they offer both health and cosmetic benefits for our patients.
Fixed dental bridge – a common choice for patients seeking an alternative to implant dentistry.
Partial dentures – for patients missing multiple teeth.
Complete dentures – for patients missing all their teeth on their upper or lower arch.
If you have questions about your recommended dental extraction or what to do to protect your smile after treatment, just give us a call!
Meet Our Doctor:
Craig Weinstein DMD
Dr. Weinstein is originally from New York, where he graduated cum laude from Cornell University. He later attended Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), where he received his DMD degree. Certified in Invisalign, he enjoys providing orthodontic care to both teenagers and adults. In an effort to be proficient and up to date on all the latest innovations and techniques, Dr. Weinstein participates in several study clubs and continuing education courses.
Professional Accomplishments and Memberships, Past and Present:
- Member, American Dental Association
- Member, New ...