How can we help you?
Information and education are the keys to good health. Just as we believe in continuing education for ourselves, we recommend that our patients learn about their dental health. We are always happy to discuss your care with you, and we will never perform a procedure until you’ve been informed about the procedure we are treating and have given us your approval to proceed.
If you have a question, take a look at this selection of questions we are often asked about our practice, the services we offer, and dentistry in general. If your question isn’t answered here or if you need more information, you are always welcome to give us a call or send us an email using our convenient online form.
Extractions
Following a tooth extraction, it’s important to avoid chewing until all anesthesia has worn off. For the first day, we recommend soft foods, including:
- Soups
- Yogurts
- Applesauce
- Mashed bananas
- Mashed potatoes
- Pureed foods
- Shakes
- Smoothies
When the anesthesia wears off, we encourage you to chew on the opposite side from the extraction for the first few days as well. And for the first 24 to 48 hours, we suggest not smoking, vaping, sucking, spitting, or drinking through a straw. If you need to rinse your mouth, it is better to let the water fall into the basin instead of spitting. Following these tips keeps the clot in place. Dislodging can slow healing and lead to a painful condition called dry socket that requires emergency dental treatment in Royal Oak.
Remember, following aftercare instructions is crucial to a fast recovery after tooth extraction.
Your dentist may provide more specific or customized instructions based on your unique situation.
And if you’ve lost the tooth due to decay or trauma, ask your dentist about tooth replacement options to restore your smile after healing.
Contact Your Royal Oak, MI Dentist for More Information
If you have further questions about extractions and aftercare, reach out to our dental team today.
We offer quality dentistry in all locations, including Clawson, Farmington Hills, Southfield, and Troy, MI.
Tooth extractions in Royal Oak are sometimes necessary to keep your smile healthy or as a pretreatment to dentures, partials, or orthodontics.
If we pull a tooth due to deep decay or trauma, we can replace it with a partial denture, dental bridge, or a dental implant.
In any case, if you need an extraction, we are with you at every step.
Good care of the extraction site will help it heal faster and minimize the possibility of complications. Follow these tips for a better experience:
- Plan to take a day off to relax and heal.
- Eat soft, cool foods such as yogurt, pudding, smoothies, shakes, ice cream, and soups that have been allowed to cool to room temperature.
- Don't drink through a straw since this can dislodge the necessary clot that is forming.
- Don't smoke as it can slow down healing and more.
- Don't poke at the extraction site with your tongue.
We'll provide you with additional suggestions at your appointment.
Do You Need a Gentle Tooth Extraction in Royal Oak, MI?
We always ensure that the extraction site is fully anesthetized before starting work. And we always use a gentle hand. To learn more about extraction or arrange a consultation, reach out to a helpful team member today.
Patients come to us from many locations, including Royal Oak and the surrounding communities.