The best way to speed up the healing process after a tooth extraction is to follow the aftercare instructions provided by your dentist. And always call our dental office if you have questions.
Aftercare instructions from your Missoula dentist are designed to accelerate healing and keep you comfortable. Often the dentist provides customized instructions for best results or based on your specific case.
Reasons You Might Need a Dental Extraction
One of the most common dental extractions we perform is for broken or damaged teeth. Sometimes split and fractured teeth result from injury or deep decay due to a lack of dental care.
We may also extract teeth before dentures if you’re considering complete dentures or before orthodontics if your jaw is overcrowded.
Problematic wisdom teeth are another time we consider extraction.
If we extract a tooth due to decay or damage, we strongly encourage tooth replacement to keep your smile healthy and beautiful.
Our tooth replacement options include the following:
- Dental implants
- Dental bridges
- Dentures
- Partial dentures
- Implant-retained prosthetics
A split or broken tooth is considered a dental emergency, especially if it involves pain and swelling.
If you have partially erupting or encroaching wisdom teeth, don’t worry! You don’t need these teeth to enjoy a full and healthy smile. Your dentist may recommend extraction.
Best Practices for Fast Recovery
As a rule, you’ll want to avoid smoking or drinking through a straw for a few days. For complex extractions (some wisdom teeth), your dentist may recommend sleeping with your head slightly elevated.
Also, eat soft foods for a few days and rinse periodically with warm salt water. Let the water run out of your mouth, and avoid spitting.
Gentle Teeth Extractions in Missoula, MT
If you need a tooth extraction for any reason, we are here for you. Our team provides gentle treatment in a comfortable atmosphere. So call today to get started.