Quick and Easy Tooth Extraction at Valdosta Dental Associates
The Tooth Extraction Process
Expressions such as “like getting teeth pulled” show what society at large believes about the dental extraction process, but that unpleasant mental image is a very outdated one. A modern dental practice such as Valdosta Dental Associates has all the right tools to ensure that your extraction will be as comfortable as possible. It usually takes less than an hour, and with nitrous oxide and a local anesthetic, the tooth can be painlessly removed.
When Extraction Is the Best Option
A tooth may require extraction for a variety of reasons. If the tooth is impacted in the gumline (particularly common with wisdom teeth), if there are serious crowding issues, or if the tooth is too damaged, rotted, or loose to be saved with root canal treatment, Drs. Grantham, Holloway, Stites, Lairsey, and Carter may determine that extraction is the best option. After the recovery period is over, it will be time to begin taking the prosthodontic or orthodontic steps needed to fill in your smile.
What Drs. Grantham, Holloway, Stites, Lairsey, and Carter Can Do for Your Tooth
If you have a tooth that’s been bothering you, there’s no need for you to keep suffering out of fear of the dentist, and the problem is likely to worsen if it isn’t treated. Call us at (229) 249-0717 or email us to schedule your appointment today, and Drs. Grantham, Holloway, Stites, Lairsey, and Carter will be able to determine if extraction is what your tooth needs or if there are other options, such as root canal treatment.
Anxiety-Free Dentistry
Why We Would Recommend Sedation During Your Appointment?
We know that going to the dentist can be frightening for some individuals. It’s called dental phobia, and it’s something millions of Americans experience. At our practice, we use sedation to help our patients feel anxiety-free and relaxed during their treatment. If you suffer from dental phobia, Drs. Grantham, Holloway, Stites, Lairsey, and Carter may recommend one of several types of sedation after reviewing your medical history.
Types of Sedation Dentistry at Valdosta Dental Associates
There are several reasons to use nitrous oxide (commonly called laughing gas) rather than complete sedation. It has been the primary way that doctors have helped relieve patients from anxiety. The gas is administered through a face mask, and you inhale it through your nose. As the anesthetic begins to work, you’ll feel a bit groggy and desensitized. Patients who choose to use nitrous are able to resume normal daily activities by the time the treatment is finished.
The next level of sedation is oral sedation, which does not require the use of needles. There are a variety of different medications that we provide here at Valdosta Dental Associates. It will be up to your medical history and the recommendation of the dentist to decide which one will be your best choice. Oral sedation requires that you have a ride home from your appointment. You’ll want to have a trustworthy family member or friend take you home.
IV Sedation is a stronger form of sedation. If the dentist recommends this type of sedation, we would administer a liquid sedative through an IV directly into the patient’s bloodstream. Like oral sedation, IV sedation requires that you have a ride home from your appointment.
Rest Easy About Your Treatment With Valdosta Dental Associates
No matter what your dental experience has been in the past, we are confident that your experience here at Valdosta Dental Associates will be a comfortable and anxiety-free one. If you suffer from dental anxiety, please give us a call at (229) 249-0717 or email us. We’re confident we have a solution that will relieve you of dental anxiety and help your experience here at Valdosta Dental Associates be pleasant.
