Tooth Extractions
You and your dentist may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease, or others may have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth) or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
The Extraction Process
At the time of extraction, the doctor will need to numb your tooth, jaw bone and gums that surround the area with a local anesthetic.
During the extraction process, you will feel some pressure. This is from the process of firmly rocking the tooth in order to widen the socket for removal.
You will feel the pressure without pain, as the anesthetic has numbed the nerves stopping the transference of pain, yet the nerves that transmit pressure are not profoundly affected.
If you do feel pain at any time during the extraction, please let us know right away.
Sectioning a Tooth
Some teeth require sectioning. This is a very common procedure done when a tooth is so firmly anchored in its socket or the root is curved and the socket can’t expand enough to remove it. The doctor simply cuts the tooth into sections and then removes each section, one at a time.
Don’t Wait If You Think You May Need A Tooth Extracted!
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Oral Surgery Associates of Milwaukee, S.C.
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My visit with Dr. Kortebien was better than I could have hoped for. I was scheduled within one day of my referral. The Dr. And his assistant Linda made my experience as palatable as possible, and my recovery was practically overnight. Thank you very much for a great experience!
- Gene R
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This was my first visit to OSA and was very impressed with the staff&Dr. Kortebein. Dr. Mark was very informative on my procedure and made me feel very at ease with the extraction of my tooth. I would give OSA a 5 star revue and glad I found them.
- Diane K
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My procedure was the quickest, most pleasant, professional painless extraction that I've dealt with. Would recommend to go here to make it simple as possible.
- MARSHALL B