Extractions - Your Dentistree Mornington

The staff at Your Dentistree Mornington will do everything possible to save your tooth. Despite all the advances in dentistry this is not always possible. Our team is renowned in carefully removing teeth deemed too difficult by others. Our goal is simple – ensure it is a pain-free experience and provide the possibility for replacement options in the future such as implants. Too often teeth are removed in a way where an implant behind is difficult or impossible. It is therefore important to ensure it is removed delicately and in some cases grafting procedures may be advised to ensure you have the best future opportunity for an implant or bridge if you wish.

Reasons For A Tooth Extraction

• Infection or risk of infection
• Teeth crowding in the jaw
• Damage from trauma, cracks or tooth decay
• Gum disease
• Poor functionality
• Assist with orthodontic treatment

Why Your Dentistree Mornington?

We ensure that you are entirely relaxed and comfortable to achieve the best experience for you. The option for sedation and sleep dentistry is available to help alleviate any stress, and you can wake up without recalling a thing. Furthermore, you may choose to enjoy your favourite show with our overhead TV and noise-cancelling headphones. We will ensure that the tooth is completely numb prior to gentle removal. Your Dentistree Mornington utilises the latest materials to improve the healing process and ensure you have an option for dental implants further down the track.

What To Expect After The Procedure?

Although our Mornington Peninsula Dentists are very gentle, some bleeding, pain, tenderness is expected after the procedure. Your dentist would have provided you with some soft padding to bite on to stop the bleeding. Typical healing will take anywhere between one or two weeks. To assist with pain relief, you may take some over-the-counter medication or prescription if required. 

To prevent disrupting the blood clot formed and encourage healing, for the first 24 hours after the procedure avoid:

• Smoking or drinking alcohol
• Rinsing, spitting or sucking
• Exercising or vigorous activity
• Eating hot food or drinking carbonated drinks
• Touching the area

Your Dentistree Mornington is dedicated to holistic patient care and will ensure that you are looked after. Our wide team is available 7 days a week so if you have any concerns you are always welcome to contact us. 

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