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Tooth Extraction in Roseville, CA | Dr. Jefferson Clark

Tooth extraction can be an essential step toward restoring your comfort, health, and confidence. Whether you’re preparing for implants, addressing overcrowding, or relieving discomfort, it’s important to work with a provider who considers the full picture of your oral health. A tooth extraction is often a part of a larger treatment plan that may include dental implants or dentures, and a dentist with the compassion and technical skills to manage complex cases is key to the best outcomes possible. Dr. Jefferson Clark is an expert restorative dentist, offering beautiful, natural-looking results and personalized care to all of his patients.

To learn more about tooth extraction in Roseville, CA, schedule your consultation today by calling (916) 783-0122 or by completing our online contact form. We improve the lives of our patients by restoring their dental appearance, health, and function for a lifetime. Our office is located in Roseville, CA, and we proudly welcome patients from Rocklin, Granite Bay, Folsom, and the greater Sacramento area.

At Dr. Jefferson Clark Implant Dentistry & Prosthodontics, we provide complex dentistry that prioritizes your overall health.

What Is A Tooth Extraction?

 A tooth extraction is the complete removal of a tooth when it can no longer be preserved. Common reasons for tooth extraction include severe decay or damage, advanced gum disease, overcrowding, impacted teeth, infection, broken teeth, or teeth in the mouth that aren’t functional.

 

Impacted teeth are teeth that don’t come in properly. This is common with wisdom teeth, and when it’s not promptly addressed, it can lead to infection. Wisdom teeth are a typical example of tooth extraction due to non-functional teeth that almost everyone experiences at some point in their life.

Is Tooth Extraction Right For Me?

Sometimes a tooth extraction is the right choice for both your health and the appearance of your smile.

  • A tooth is broken, chipped, or infected beyond repair, or the supporting structures around the tooth are infected and no longer support the tooth
  • Your extraction is a part of a larger reconstruction plan
  • You have to make space in the jaw for surrounding teeth, implants, or dentures

A tooth extraction is often the first step toward a more comprehensive smile restoration. During your consultation, Dr. Clark will work with you to determine whether a tooth extraction is necessary. 

What To Expect From Your Tooth Extraction Experience

Complex dentistry should be done intentionally. During your comprehensive consultation, Dr. Clark will work with you to understand your condition and determine the best course of action for your oral health.

Tooth Extraction Consultation in Roseville, CA

Tooth extractions are rarely stand-alone procedures. You can expect your consultation process to take multiple visits. Dr. Clark aims to achieve both aesthetic perfection and optimal oral health with every treatment plan he designs.

Whether you need a single tooth replaced or are exploring full mouth reconstruction, your tooth extraction consultation in Sacramento, CA, will be comprehensive, allowing you to feel confident in your treatment choices.

 To prepare for your consultation, please arrange to have your health records released and to engage in a meaningful discussion about your concerns, options, and long-term health.

Preparing for your consultation:

  • Prepare to discuss your medical history and medications
  • Consider how much you are willing to invest in your dental treatment
  • Consider your anesthetic needs and discuss anxiety management

Consultation steps:

  • Review medical and dental history, including imaging
  • Complete a thorough examination and document your condition with new imaging
  • Education and review of your condition, options, and outcomes relevant to your situation
  • Plan and establish a treatment plan and discuss realistic expectations
  • Schedule surgery, discuss financing, and finalize your care plan

Once you and Dr. Clark are confident in the care plan, he will discuss financing options and provide instructions on how to prepare for your surgery. At the end of your consultation process, you will work with our scheduling coordinator to schedule your appointments for treatment.

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Whether you are in need of complex care or simple solutions done well, my mission is to develop a new normal to your dental expectations. Beginning with your first visit, I will help you define your oral health goals while taking the time to assess and discuss your specialized dental needs.

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Tooth Extraction Surgery in Sacramento, CA

The best way to prepare for your tooth extraction surgery is to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly leading up to the procedure. We also recommend engaging in relaxing routines or rituals as the surgery date approaches. On the day of your tooth extraction, you will arrive at one of our surgical sites and be welcomed into the operating suite. Depending on the complexity of your tooth extraction, you can expect either local or general anesthesia. 

Once you are anesthetized or are comfortably numb, Dr. Clark will, if necessary, make a small incision in the gum to expose the tooth for removal. After Dr. Clark has access, he will loosen the tooth in the socket and pull it out. Once the tooth is removed, he will clean the area and provide any necessary sutures.

A complex tooth extraction can take up to an hour, depending on the specifics of your surgical plan, including whether the tooth is impacted, damaged, has not erupted, can be removed intact, and how many teeth need to be extracted. Before you show up for your surgical appointment, Dr. Clark will ensure you fully understand what you should expect.

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Tooth Extraction Recovery in Sacramento, CA

If you received general anesthesia, you will need a trusted adult to drive you home and stay with you. Dr. Clark will provide you with detailed recovery instructions, but here are some general guidelines to follow during your tooth extraction recovery.

  • Once the tooth is removed, a blood clot will form that will protect your jawbone and nerves from a dry socket. As you heal, the blood clot will merge with the existing tissue, and new, healthy tissue will fill in the socket.
  • Ensure you take ample time to rest and let your body recover. After 48-72 hours, you will likely be able to return to your normal routine. While tissues will begin healing and you can move on with your life, it can take between several weeks to months for the gum and bone tissues to heal fully.
  • Eat only soft foods, and avoid drinking from a straw, smoking, or drinking hot liquids until you are cleared to do so. You do not want anything to disrupt the healing process within the socket. The best way to avoid a dry socket and the resulting pain is to avoid anything that could dislodge the blood clot.
  • Keep the area clean with an antimicrobial mouthwash until it is healed. Be careful not to swish too hard in the early days of your recovery.

A post-operative appointment will be scheduled one to two weeks after your surgery, allowing Dr. Clark to monitor your healing process, remove any sutures, and provide additional instructions. Please be patient with your recovery; several factors can contribute to the length of time your healing process takes.

If you have any concerns during the healing process, please do not hesitate to call the office at (916) 783-0122 . Dr. Clark and the rest of the staff are committed to supporting your oral and overall health every step of the way.

Tooth Extraction FAQs in Roseville, CA

Because you will be under anesthesia, you will not feel anything during your surgery. Dr. Clark will ensure that you have all of the pain relief support that you need to ensure a comfortable surgery and recovery.

General dentists typically offer simple extractions, but for more complex extractions, especially those that are part of a larger dental reconstruction plan, you need a board-certified prosthodontist or oral surgeon.

Take The First Step Toward Your Most Beautiful, Functional Smile

Oftentimes, the first step in getting a beautiful, functional smile is to extract the teeth that are no longer serving any functional purpose. This makes room for future smile restoration. When you partner with Dr. Clark for your tooth extraction, you will benefit from someone who understands the artful design and careful planning that is required to deliver lifelong beauty and function.

Call Dr. Jefferson Clark Implant Dentistry & Prosthodontics at (916) 783-0122  or fill out our online contact form to schedule your consultation. We can’t wait to help you get a smile you’ll be proud of for life.

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