If a tooth has been broken or damaged by decay, dentist will try to fix it with a filling, crown treatment. But when there’s too much damage for the tooth to be repaired, the tooth may need to be extracted or removed from its socket in the bone.

There are two types of extractions can be done towards teeth:

1. A simple extraction– this procedure is on a tooth that can be seen in the mouth. For a simple extraction, the dentist loosens the tooth with an instrument called an elevator. Then the dentist uses forceps to remove the tooth.

2. A surgical extraction– this is a more complex procedure, which is used if a tooth may have broken off at the gum line or has not erupted in the mouth. The oral surgeon will make a small incision into your gum to surgically remove the broken tooth or impacted wisdom tooth.

Pain Management after extraction to minimize your discomfort and speed recovery:

• You can put ice packs on your face to reduce swelling. Alternate 20 minute on and 20 minutes off.
• Eat soft and cool foods for a few days.
• Starting 24 hours after surgery, swish with warm salt water. Use one-half teaspoon of salt in a cup of water.
• You should not smoke, use a straw or spit after surgery. These actions can pull the blood clot out of the hole where the tooth was.

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