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Extractions

Our teeth were meant to last a lifetime, but sometimes an extraction is the best option.

Although most dentists will go to great lengths to save a tooth, if the health of your remaining teeth is at risk, they might recommend that a tooth be pulled.

If you are in pain or you have other reasons for believe your tooth might need to be pulled, call Amoskeag Urgent Dental Care of New Hampshire. Our doctors and entire team of knowledgeable professionals will examine you to determine whether or not pulling the tooth is your best option. If it is, they will work hard to ensure your tooth extraction is a comfortable, pain-free experience.

When You Might Need a Tooth Extraction

You probably don’t expect to lose a tooth, but sometimes it is necessary. Here is a list of situations that might call for a tooth extraction:

We are preparing your mouth for dental implants.
A tooth is fractured beyond repair.
You are being treated for gum disease.
Orthodontic treatment is planned.
There is a tooth preventing you from having proper jaw function.
A tooth is infected and a root canal will not save it.

How Your Dentist Will Perform Your Extraction

Getting ready for the extraction process usually involves your dentist either breaking up the tooth into small pieces or loosening the tooth with a dental instrument before pulling it.

Our dentists are able to perform tooth extractions right here in the office. We use a local anesthesia to numb the site before getting started so the procedure is pain-free.

Patients who are nervous about the procedure can also opt for sedation. We offer oral sedatives that can make patients feel calmer and more comfortable with their procedures. We can discuss available options with you at your consultation.

Sutures are often used to help the extraction site to heal; generally, self-dissolving sutures are used.

Taking Care of Yourself after the Extraction

The biggest worry after an extraction is the risk of dry socket, a complication that occurs when the blood clot that forms at the site is dislodged. Following your doctor’s instructions, including not sucking liquids through a straw, will help you avoid this unpleasant complication.

Avoid touching the affected area of your mouth with your tongue. Stick to soft foods for the first couple of days and don’t chew on the side of your mouth where the tooth was extracted.

Most of our patients report feeling no pain after the procedure. If you are experiencing discomfort, we recommend over-the-counter pain relievers. Ice packs can help if you have any swelling.

If you are experiencing pain, give our office a call right away.

Call Us for More Information on Extractions

Although always a last resort, sometimes a tooth needs to be extracted. Call Amoskeag Urgent Dental Care of New Hampshire to find out if extraction is your best option for a problematic tooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are my options for replacing an extracted tooth?

Having a tooth extracted can be an emotionally difficult process. Our teeth provide essential functions in our mouths, and we use our smiles daily to communicate emotion to other people.

If you have recently had a tooth extracted, you may be feeling discouraged or embarrassed by the new gap in your smile. The good news, however, is that you have several options for replacing an extracted tooth!

Dental Implants

If you had only one tooth extracted, or if you had singular teeth extracted at different places in your mouth, dental implants are likely your best treatment option. Dental implants provide a sturdy, secure alternative to natural teeth. The only visible portion of a dental implant is the porcelain crown on top of the implant, and this crown will blend right in with your other teeth.

Dental Bridges

If you are missing several teeth in one area of your mouth, dental bridges are another possible treatment option. Dental bridges work well when multiple teeth have been extracted in a concentrated location. As their name implies, dental bridges act as a bridge to cover a gap left behind by extraction sites.

Full or Partial Dentures

If you have had many different teeth extracted, our Manchester, NH dental office will likely recommend dentures. Partial dentures are also a great treatment option if you do not have enough remaining natural teeth for a dental bridge.

Even after a tooth has been extracted, you can still maintain a natural-looking smile. For more information on dental extractions in Manchester, NH, call us at Amoskeag Urgent Dental Care of New Hampshire today!

Meet Our Doctor:

George C. Solanek DDS

Dr. George Solanek is the owner of Amoskeag Urgent Dental Care of New Hampshire in Manchester, NH, the flagship location for the Urgent Dental Care of New Hampshire organization. His dental center is the first of its kind in NH, and for the past decade, it has served as the cornerstone for Urgent Dental Care for our area and beyond.

Dr. Solanek ascended from humbling beginnings, when his family moved from Romania to the United States as a young child. He was raised in the Manchester area, where he immersed himself ...