Tooth Extraction in Hartford, CT
At JP Dental, extracting a tooth is never our first choice. Maintaining a smile that is both whole and healthy is important, so we will always look for the most conservative treatment 
before we even consider extraction. However, if there are no other options available, it may be necessary to extract a tooth to preserve your overall oral health.
Even the most confident dental patients can be overwhelmed by the idea of tooth extraction. It is understandable, but your anxiety can be a thing of the past when you feel safe and secure in the hands of professionals who are always focused on your needs.
Your Comfort Is Our Highest Priority
We want you to know that when you are with us, you have our complete and undivided attention. Our schedule always allows enough time to make sure you get the care and attention you deserve. We don’t have to rush through procedures to get to the next patient, which gives us the freedom to make sure you’re as comfortable as possible.
Most importantly, we are here to support you with care and compassion. Our doctors and professional team are skilled at performing efficient, comfortable tooth extractions in Hartford, CT. That expertise helps to ensure that your procedure is as stress-free as possible.
Why Extraction Is Necessary
If a tooth is damaged beyond repair due to damage or extensive decay, extraction is usually the only solution that makes sense. Reasons tooth extraction may be necessary include:
- Severe damage, decay, or gum disease that cannot be treated with a root canal
- Impacted or partially erupted wisdom teeth
- A crack or fracture of a tooth below the gum line
- Preparation for placement of full or partial dentures
- Preparation for orthodontic treatment
Before we plan your tooth extraction, we’ll take some time to talk to you about planning for tooth replacement. There are many options to choose from, including dental implants, fixed bridges, and full or partial dentures. Together we will decide on a solution that is most appropriate in your particular case.
Please Contact Our Office
In many cases, we can plan your tooth extraction in advance. But situations sometimes arise where tooth pain is severe enough that we need to remove the tooth quickly to avoid further discomfort. We always set aside time for our emergency patients, and we will do everything we can to see you as soon as possible – often the same day.
If you suspect that you may need a tooth extracted, please contact JP Dental as soon as possible. A friendly member of our team will be happy to arrange an appointment at your convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re committed to helping you keep your teeth for a lifetime. With the help of a wide array of services offered by JP Dental, our goal is to do everything we can to try to save a damaged tooth. Sometimes, however, it may be in the best interest of your overall oral health to remove the tooth
There are several cases where our doctors may determine that extracting a tooth is the best option. A tooth may need to be extracted because it’s severely decayed, damaged by advanced periodontal disease, or compromised in such a way that it cannot be repaired. In other cases, a tooth may need to be removed because it’s poorly positioned in the mouth (such as wisdom teeth) or we are preparing you for orthodontic treatment or complete dentures.
Our doctors have performed many different types of extractions, ranging from the most simple to more advanced cases like removal of impacted wisdom teeth. You can be confident that no matter what type of extraction you require, you will receive compassionate care and support from our dental team.
Nobody likes to think about having a tooth extracted. But our relaxing sedation options and the genuine concern of a caring team will help make your procedure comfortable and stress-free. If you do think you need to have a tooth extracted, please contact our Hartford office to arrange a convenient appointment.
Does it annoy you that your dentist tells you to pull your wisdom teeth when you are feeling perfectly normal?
Here are the following reasons why your wisdom teeth should be pulled.
1. Your wisdom teeth are at the end of your mouth. They are very difficult to brush. Keeping them clean are very difficult. Gums are typically swollen with pockets. They are affecting your essential teeth, which are your second molars.
2. Your wisdom are growing sideways causing food and plaque to get stuck underneath it. They are causing pungent and foul smell to your mouth. It may lead to decays to your normal teeth next to the wisdom teeth.
3. Your wisdom may look fine now, but in rare cases, you may develop cyst that eats up your jaw and gums. You may need a bigger surgery to open the area to remove the cyst.
However, there is a chance you can keep your wisdom teeth if you follow these instructions.
1. You are keeping your wisdom teeth impeccably clean. You are using special toothbrush to reach back areas that are impossible to clean with your regular toothbrush. You are using waterpik to keep the gums healthy.
2. You are checking with your dentist or hygienist that they are growing straight.
3. You make sure you get a panoramic x ray every few years to check that the surrounding structures around the wisdom teeth is healthy, with no abnormal growth.
It depends.
With a simple extraction, the dentist pulls out the tooth with a little bit of pushing with an instrument called elevator and grabs the tooth with forcep. The pain is manageable with a little bit of pain medication. The discomfort does not last more than a few days.
With a surgical extraction, the dentist needs to expose the gums around the tooth with a small surgical blade and use surgical bur to remove some bone wrapping the tooth to give a room for pushing and pulling. The pain may last more than a few days, which is why patient is sometimes recommended not to get involved in physical activities for a few days to recover.
Another factor that can affect the degree of pain after the extraction is the difficult of the extraction. If the tooth is severely impacted or under the gums where the dentist needs to surgically enter the tooth, pain may be much more severe. Patient may need to take narcotics to relive pain for a few days.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Paul Chung DMD
Dentist in Hartford CT
Dr. Paul Chung is originally from Northridge California. He graduated from University of Notre Dame in 2010. Dr. Chung continued his education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and graduated with his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) in 2010.
He is a detail-oriented dentist and enjoys providing high quality patient care and the best possible treatment for his patients. With his laid back demeanor, Dr. Chung will make you feel relaxed and right at home.
Dr. Chung is a lifelong learner and always strives to keep abreast ...
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