Dr. Pete would prefer to leave all your teeth in your mouth. But sometimes an extraction is the best bet.
The fancy word for a dental extraction is exodontias. Extractions may be performed for a wide variety of reasons, such as:
* When tooth decay has destroyed enough tooth structure to prevent restoration
* When removal of a tooth is necessary to make space for orthodontic treatment
Doc will give you local anesthesia before extracting the tooth. Afterward, he will advise you not to smoke or rinse your mouth vigorously, or drink through a straw for 24 hours. In general, he will caution you to avoid any activity that could dislodge the clot and delay healing. In most cases a small amount of bleeding is normal.
Want to know more, read what some of Dr. Pete’s patients have to say about their experiences with extractions.
Each time I have had a tooth pulled it has been a horrible experience. This time, it was not. Dr. Pagano was great. He talked to me and made me very comfortable. I have never had a good experience at the dentist until now. He was great!!!
LaTrisa J.S.
Joey was very afraid of needles and dental equipment. On his first visit with Dr. Pagano, Joey was able to go by himself with the Doctor and assistant and receive injections and have a tooth pulled without me. I was so pleased. Things only improved from that point. We have had several appointments with both Joey and Jonathan and with each appointment they both improve. Due to Dr. Pagano’s technique with children our experience has been very positive. Both boys became more courageous.
Elizabeth P. – (Mother of Joey)
After having 2 wisdom teeth pulled in one sitting, I am a happy camper. Dr. Pete was fast and efficient removing the two perpetrators. Afterward there was minimal discomfort in the affected areas, little swelling and complications that could only be attributed to the work done by a skilled professional. Thank you Dr. Pete and Staff.
Guy M.
