Blog - Tooth Extraction

After your tooth extraction procedure, your whole mouth may be sore, and the extraction area will likely be painful. Your dentist in Phoenix, AZ will likely prescribe you a painkiller for the first few days post-extraction to ease the pain. While your mouth regains sensation after anesthetic from the surgery, it's best to avoid eating as you ...

The goal of dentistry is to provide preventive exams and cleanings to keep your smile healthy and restorative treatments if something goes wrong. It’s essential for your oral health to retain as much tooth structure for as long as possible, so extraction is not something we take lightly.

Before we recommend removing a tooth, we will exhaust every other option available. ...

The thought of having a tooth extracted can be overwhelming. First, you are losing a tooth that you hoped would serve you for many years. Then you also have to deal with anxiety about the procedure itself. Finally, you need to consider all your tooth replacement options. There’s a lot to think about!

Your Needs Come First

If you are facing ...