| How Long Should You Wait for Implants After Tooth Extraction? |
You may have a tooth extracted when its condition is beyond repair and your dentist has no alternative but to pull it out. The gap left after extraction is not what you would like to have, despite having some relief after your extraction. You can fill the gap by replacing your extracted tooth with an artificial one. Temporary dentures or implants will do the trick.
There are situations whereby you can have your implants immediately after tooth extraction. This will depend on your dentist's evaluation of the health of your gum tissue and jawbone. If you are found to be healthy enough, your oral surgeon will proceed to have the implants fitted into your jawbone. The location of the tooth to be replaced will also be a consideration of whether you will have implants immediately. If your dentist recommends that you wait for healing after an extraction, then it will take approximately 10 weeks for you to be well enough for implant surgery.
Implants are the most common type of tooth replacement, being 95% successful. They are permanent, durable, and work like natural teeth. Our dentist will be able to tell you the right time for you to get your dental implants. Sometimes, immediate loading of implants can occur. At other times, you have to wait for some time before you can get the implants. If you are considering permanent teeth replacement, book an appointment with us and you will be advised properly on when you should get your implants after extraction.
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Stress-free BEST place for oral surgery. The service here is fast, and friendly, yet very professional. They do really great work and they make everything super simple and stress-free for their patients. I've gone here since I was a kid.
- Kandi M. Professional The staff and the doctors are amazing. I was in and out. The facility is very nicely updated and high tech and super clean. The staff is very warm, kind, caring and very professional.
I went in for an implant thinking it was going to hurt a lot. I was very nervous but I was so comfortable that I almost fell asleep during the procedure. I would definitely go back again and again.
- Christopher B. Painless My oral surgery leading to an implant later was painless and the staff were all friendly and professional.
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| When Can Tooth Extraction Improve Your Oral Health?
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Tooth extraction can improve your oral health, especially when you have severe tooth decay and the only way to save the rest of your teeth is through extraction. Extraction will prevent bacteria from spreading to the rest of your teeth and gums.
Removing impacted teeth, on the other hand, relieves the pressure caused by the tooth on the surrounding teeth and gums. Without this, the pressure could lead to misalignment and other problems.
Only a dentist can determine when it is necessary to extract a tooth. Sometimes, even healthy teeth are extracted. Talk to us about tooth extraction and we will give you the information you need.
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| Things to Ask Your Oral Surgeon Before Getting Sedation |
If you are going to have any sort of oral surgery, there is a good chance you'll be sedated when it happens. While sedation is perfectly safe in most cases, there are a few things you will want to keep in mind. Here are a few things you should be sure to talk with your oral surgeon about before you get sedated.
Will the Sedation Have Any Lingering Effects?
Some types of sedation wear off rather quickly, allowing you to resume your normal daily activities in a relatively short period of time. On the other hand, other types remain in your system for hours or even longer, meaning you will need to plan beforehand for things such as a ride home from the surgery and help with any errands you may need to run.
Talk to your oral surgeon about the type of sedation they will use. Understand how long it will prevent you from doing things like driving, operating machinery, or consuming alcohol. Make sure you plan accordingly.
Will the Sedation Interact with Other Medication?
Remember that sedation involves using a drug. And, as with any other drug, you need to understand how the sedative your oral surgeon uses may interact with other drugs that you may be using. Whether you are taking prescription drugs or simply an over the counter medication, you need to know how it will interact with the sedative you'll be on.
By taking a few minutes to talk with your oral surgeon and ask questions, you can help ensure a smooth and rapid recovery.
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