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514 Ocean Pkwy, L2
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
Tooth extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons including severe tooth decay or gum disease,
infection, trauma, and need for orthodontic treatment. In addition, extractions of impacted wisdom teeth are
routinely performed to reduce the risk of infection and severe pain.
Extractions are often categorized as Simple or Surgical. Simple extractions are performed on teeth that are
visible in the mouth. Simple extractions are not invasive and are completed in a relatively short period.
Contrary to the ordinary belief, the teeth are not actually pulled. Instead, during a simple extraction, a tooth is
rocked back and forth gently until it is loose enough to be removed.
On the other hand, surgical extractions involve the removal of teeth that are not visible or cannot be easily
removed. In some instances, teeth may break leaving a root under the gum. In others, the tooth may not erupt
fully through the gum. Finally, a tooth may be split into multiple pieces to facilitate its removal. In all of these
cases, tooth extractions will require surgical incision or opening of the gums. Although some surgical
extractions may be completed under a local anesthesia, the complex cases may requires a general anesthetic.
Within the hour after the extraction, a blood clot must forms in the socket to facilitate the healing; therefore,
slight bleeding is quite common during this first hour. However, it is important to note that small amounts of
blood mixed in the saliva after extractions are normal up to several days after extraction. The open gum space
will gradually fill in with soft gum tissue over a period of four to six weeks. The final closure of the socket with
bone growth can take up to six months or more.
infection, trauma, and need for orthodontic treatment. In addition, extractions of impacted wisdom teeth are
routinely performed to reduce the risk of infection and severe pain.
Extractions are often categorized as Simple or Surgical. Simple extractions are performed on teeth that are
visible in the mouth. Simple extractions are not invasive and are completed in a relatively short period.
Contrary to the ordinary belief, the teeth are not actually pulled. Instead, during a simple extraction, a tooth is
rocked back and forth gently until it is loose enough to be removed.
On the other hand, surgical extractions involve the removal of teeth that are not visible or cannot be easily
removed. In some instances, teeth may break leaving a root under the gum. In others, the tooth may not erupt
fully through the gum. Finally, a tooth may be split into multiple pieces to facilitate its removal. In all of these
cases, tooth extractions will require surgical incision or opening of the gums. Although some surgical
extractions may be completed under a local anesthesia, the complex cases may requires a general anesthetic.
Within the hour after the extraction, a blood clot must forms in the socket to facilitate the healing; therefore,
slight bleeding is quite common during this first hour. However, it is important to note that small amounts of
blood mixed in the saliva after extractions are normal up to several days after extraction. The open gum space
will gradually fill in with soft gum tissue over a period of four to six weeks. The final closure of the socket with
bone growth can take up to six months or more.
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The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.
Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
All Rights Reserved.
The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.
Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
The One And Only Dental Care
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Call Us Now: (718) 435-2330
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Call Us Now: (718) 435-2330