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The thought of having a tooth pulled is unpleasant. Tooth extraction involves the removal of the tooth from its jaw bone socket. Usually, a tooth is pulled when no other options are left. Our dentists at Vassey Dental Partners serve Peachtree City, GA and will do everything possible to repair your tooth instead of extracting it. However, we do perform tooth removal when the tooth is simply not salvageable.
Why You May Need a Tooth Extraction
There are many reasons for having a tooth extracted. A common reason to have a tooth pulled is because of severe decay or damage.
An accident can also cause tooth damage, such as a tooth cracked so badly that it must be removed. Gum disease is also a top reason for tooth loss. A tooth extraction may become necessary if gum disease has advanced to where the gum and surrounding bone have been affected. In other cases, tooth removal is necessary during orthodontic treatment to make room for other teeth and improve alignment.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common tooth extractions. Wisdom teeth are often extracted in adolescents before the teeth have completely developed. If wisdom teeth do not have proper room to grow, they can cause pain and become impacted. An impacted tooth can initiate an infection, causing decay and damage to nearby teeth and bite misalignment.
Sedation With Your Tooth Extraction
Sedatives are available with some tooth extractions and wisdom teeth removals. In some cases, the patient may require stitches at the location of the extraction. The stitches may require removal by a dentist or they may dissolve on their own. After a tooth extraction, it may take about one week for the gum area to heal and up to three to four weeks for complete healing of the extraction area.
Contact Us for Tooth Extraction Services
If you live in Peachtree City, GA and are in need of a tooth extraction or wisdom teeth removal, give us a call today at 770.766.4170 or ask us for an appointment using our contact form.
Please contact our team if you would like to set up your initial appointment. Our New Patient Coordinator will guide you through what to expect for your first visit to include a full set of X-rays, a gum assessment, and a comprehensive exam with one of our doctors. She will speak with you about your concerns and match you with the best provider to accommodate your needs and ensure you have the best dental experience.
Determine a plan that works for you - Whether it is preventative care or cosmetic, our team will help you lay out the best path for you. After the initial exam, our doctors will walk you through your x-rays and intra-oral photos of your teeth, so that you can understand the current state of your oral health. In conjunction with your primary concern, we will walk through a few different treatment options, so that we can restore you to the best oral health.
Take Action. During your first treatment at Vassey Dental Partners, you will be prepared from start to finish. We take the time to answer any treatment questions, utilize a wealth of resources to make you comfortable in the chair, and prepare you for the estimated out of pocket costs prior to treatment. If you have dental anxiety, we will go over several options that will help you have the most comfortable dental experience as possible. Options include nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation, and IV sedation.
Follow Up & Long Term Care. Our goal is to take care of any necessary treatment and then to have you on scheduled recall visits to have your teeth cleaned. At this visit, we will monitor your periodontal health, complete periodic exams and annual xrays, so that we can diagnose conservative treatment.
February 5th, 2024
We are happy to announce that Dr. Colton Fowlkes has been chosen to be in the residency program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). He will become a pediatric dentist!
To my dear patients,
It has been, without a doubt, a privilege to have been able to serve the dental needs of you and your family during my time at Vassey Dental Partners. I have recently been given an opportunity to pivot career paths into a new specialty of dentistry that fits everything I am and was always meant to be: a pediatric dentist! Starting November 1st, I will begin my pediatric dental residency at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
I look forward to this educational and clinical opportunity to serve children in the metro-Atlanta area. It brings me immeasurable comfort knowing that you all will be well taken care of by the best group of dentists here at Vassey Dental Partners as I begin my journey to become a pediatric dentist. Thank you all for the great memories, and I hope our paths cross again soon!
While this moment is bittersweet, we are incredibly excited for Dr. Fowlkes on his journey to becoming a pediatric dentist! We have five fantastic dentists here that are looking forward to providing you with high-quality dental care as you seamlessly transition providers in our practice!
Best Regards,
Vassey Dental Partners
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