Our dentist in Lebanon, Indiana, may recommend tooth extractions as a last resort to protect your oral health after significant injury or decay. That being said, Dr. Lee will do everything in his power to help you avoid any dental extractions.
Here’s what you need to know about the tooth extraction procedure. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our dental office.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
To ensure your comfort during a , we’ll inject a local anesthetic into the soft tissue by your tooth. You’ll feel a small pinch as the anesthetic is administered, but this sensation will quickly give way to numbness.
Once a few minutes pass, you should feel numb and comfortable. Next, Dr. Lee will use a dental tool called an elevator to loosen the tooth. He’ll then use dental forceps to extract the tooth from its socket.
Once the tooth is removed, Dr. Lee will instruct you to gently bite down on a gauze pad placed over the affected area. This will help reduce bleeding and encourage your body to form a protective blood clot over the extraction site.
Be sure to carefully follow our aftercare instructions so that you can as quickly as possible. For example, you’ll need to avoid drinking out of a straw for the first 24 hours to avoid disturbing the blood clot while your mouth heals.
Request an Appointment with Dr. Lee
Dr. Dwight B. Lee is an experienced dentist in Lebanon, IN. He’s also accepting new patients and would be more than happy to welcome you to our dental practice. To schedule an appointment, please call our office at (765) 482-2400. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.