Broken Teeth & Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Whether your wisdom teeth are due to be removed, or you need a broken tooth extracted, Beam Dental can handle the procedure comfortably and restore your smile. We offer a variety of dental implants, bridges, and crowns to fit your needs.
About Broken Teeth & Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Our dental professionals will determine the most appropriate course of action and walk you through the entire procedure for your peace of mind. Then, we take necessary steps to keep you comfortable during the extraction or repair.
Post-procedure
If you require a tooth implant, we will discuss the process and your treatment options, such as full-arch dental implants, implant overdentures, implant-supported bridges, and single-tooth dental implants.
Your recovery is important to us. Our professionals ensure you have the time and tools to heal after procedures. We’ll provide aftercare recommendations and pain-relief prescriptions to help you manage any post-procedure discomfort.
Keep Smiles Healthy
While our routine treatments—like white resin fillings for cavities, nightguards, and root canals—help keep smiles healthy, we’re also available when the unexpected happens. Find a Beam Dental emergency dentist near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time is there between extraction and implant placement?
Dental implants look natural and can restore your bite, so we understand that patients want the procedure done as quickly as possible. After having a tooth extracted, it is typical to wait several months before an implant placement. This gives the gums ample time to properly heal from the extraction surgery.
However, some patients are able to get the implant within a couple of days or during the same appointment. Your dentist will determine how long you should wait based on gum and bone health.
Placing the implant will likely take more than one visit as well. It takes time for the jawbone to heal around the implant post before the dentist can add the replacement tooth.
How does implant healing compare to extractions?
Most people can return to their daily routine within a few days of an extraction, including a wisdom tooth removal, but full healing can take several weeks.
Implant healing may take several months, as it involves multiple steps. First, a metal dental implant post is placed into the bone to be the root of the tooth. During healing and osseointegration, the bone joins with the implant to create a strong foundation.
Next, the dentist will attach an abutment to your new tooth. Patients can require two or more weeks of healing before the artificial tooth is attached.
Tooth extraction healing can vary depending on your treatment plan and oral health. Beam Dental will work to determine the best restorative dentistry plan for you.
When does a tooth need to be extracted?
Broken tooth repair is often possible, but there are times when an extraction is the best option. Removing teeth is more appropriate in cases of widespread decay or severe gum disease, or when a patient experiences pain around or in the tooth. A dentist may also recommend an extraction if they find cysts or tumors during an exam.
Wisdom teeth may be extracted if they only emerge partially or are fully hidden underneath the gums, which is known as impaction. This condition can increase the chance of infection and crowding, even if your teeth are already straight.
Do wisdom tooth extractions hurt?
You should not experience pain during a wisdom tooth extraction. Your dentist will decide whether local or general anesthesia is right for you. Local anesthesia numbs the extraction site, so patients may experience discomfort but not pain. Patients who receive general anesthesia are asleep during the procedure.
After the surgery, your dentist may recommend an over-the-counter pain reliever or provide a prescription to manage any pain when the anesthesia wears off. You may also experience swelling or bruising, which should improve within a couple of days.
Whether you need a tooth extracted or just want top-of-the-line general oral care, Beam Dental makes the process simple and comfortable.
