{"id":230014,"date":"2024-05-10T11:41:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T16:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totalsmilesdentalpractice.com.au\/w\/?page_id=230014"},"modified":"2024-05-14T14:32:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T19:32:49","slug":"tooth-extractions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/totalsmilesdentalpractice.com.au\/w\/general-dentistry\/tooth-extractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Extractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1&#8243; admin_label=\u00bbsection\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.0&#8243; background_color=\u00bbrgba(255,255,255,0.84)\u00bb background_image=\u00bbhttps:\/\/totalsmilesdentalpractice.com.au\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bg-providing-family-dental-care.jpg\u00bb background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_blend=\u00bboverlay\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00bboff|off|off\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00bboff\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_close=\u00bbon\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00bbon\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00bboff\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00bbon\u00bb][et_pb_row admin_label=\u00bbrow\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.0&#8243; background_size=\u00bbinitial\u00bb background_position=\u00bbtop_left\u00bb background_repeat=\u00bbrepeat\u00bb width=\u00bb90%\u00bb max_width=\u00bb1280px\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.16&#8243; custom_padding=\u00bb|||\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00bb|||\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/totalsmilesdentalpractice.com.au\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo.png\u00bb title_text=\u00bblogo\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb max_width=\u00bb150px\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1&#8243; admin_label=\u00bbHeader\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb0px||0px||true|false\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00bboff|off|off\u00bb collapsed=\u00bbon\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00bboff\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_close=\u00bbon\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00bbon\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00bboff\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00bbon\u00bb][et_pb_row column_structure=\u00bb3_5,2_5&#8243; make_equal=\u00bbon\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb0px||0px||true|false\u00bb border_color_all=\u00bb#0E2D41&#8243; border_width_bottom=\u00bb2px\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb3_5&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb6%||6%||true|false\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb066df1de-1fb2-4b3f-b0ad-3a2bb61460f1&#8243; header_font=\u00bbMontserrat|600|||||||\u00bb header_text_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||30px||false|false\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h1>Tooth Extractions in Liverpool<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; custom_margin=\u00bb||30px||false|false\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]An extraction is the term used for the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are only indicated as a \u201clast resort\u201d for teeth with no other remedy. While our teeth were meant to last forever, sometimes when there\u2019s severe damage, pulling (or extracting) a tooth is necessary. The most common reasons you might need an extraction are as follows:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=\u00bbsquare\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; ul_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb ul_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trauma to the tooth<\/li>\n<li>Tooth decay<\/li>\n<li>Extra teeth<\/li>\n<li>Infection<\/li>\n<li>Wisdom teeth<\/li>\n<li>Periodontal disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00bb2_5&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_image=\u00bbhttps:\/\/totalsmilesdentalpractice.com.au\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/male-dentist-with-young-girl-smiling.jpg\u00bb border_color_all=\u00bb#0E2D41&#8243; border_width_left=\u00bb2px\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_divider show_divider=\u00bboff\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb height_tablet=\u00bb40vw\u00bb height_phone=\u00bb40vw\u00bb height_last_edited=\u00bbon|desktop\u00bb locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb||28px|||\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00bboff|off|off\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00bboff\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_close=\u00bbon\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00bbon\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00bboff\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00bbon\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb|30px||30px|false|true\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb3be8f564-e5b4-4cb4-90e0-f0f0328ec7f6&#8243; header_2_font=\u00bbMontserrat|600|||||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||||false|false\u00bb locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; custom_margin=\u00bb||16px|||\u00bb locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]At Total Smiles Dental Practice, we pride ourselves on using advanced technology during your care with us, resulting in an easy, smooth treatment plan. When you visit us, you can expect the following:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=\u00bbsquare\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; ul_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb ul_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A detailed exam or X-rays will be done to ensure an extraction is necessary and cannot be fixed with a crown, filling, or other treatment.<\/li>\n<li>The proper anesthetic will be given for a more relaxing procedure:<\/li>\n<li>Local anesthesia. Usually, a local anesthetic is given to you in the area of your extracted tooth. If this is the case, the area will be numb to pain, but you\u2019ll still be able to feel pressure and noises from the procedure.<\/li>\n<li>General anesthetics are used for more complex cases in which gums may need to be cut away or more than one tooth is extracted. This means you\u2019re \u201cput under\u201d for the procedure, usually through a gas or injected anesthetic.<\/li>\n<li>After the extraction, your blood should start to clot and begin to heal in the tooth\u2019s empty socket. We\u2019ll pack the area with gauze so that it can start the healing process.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ll spend some time with you and answer any questions you may have and talk about the healing process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb|30px||30px|false|true\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb3be8f564-e5b4-4cb4-90e0-f0f0328ec7f6&#8243; header_2_font=\u00bbMontserrat|600|||||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||||false|false\u00bb locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h2>Healing and Home Care<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; custom_margin=\u00bb||16px|||\u00bb locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]Home care for an extraction can involve taking over-the-counter pain medications to help with any tenderness in the days following the procedure and should be taken before the anesthesia wears off. More complex extractions may involve additional prescriptions recommended by your dentist.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_type=\u00bbsquare\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; ul_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb ul_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>When it comes to eating, we recommend soft, cold foods for the few days after the extraction. Try to avoid using straws as the sucking motion can complicate the healing process.<\/li>\n<li>You should clean and brush your teeth as usual; changing your gauze pads often and a warm, salt water rinse 24 hours after the procedure to keep the area clean. Smoking should be refrained from for 24\u201372 hours.<\/li>\n<li>If you notice any swelling, ice packs may help reduce it. There can also be stitches involved in more complex extractions, usually self-dissolving stitches.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb1a2cb743-d062-4069-b21b-6348ed96169e\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; locked=\u00bboff\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]It\u2019s extremely important to follow after-care directions to prevent any complications. For example, the blood clot that forms after extraction can become dislodged and leave the hole exposed. This situation, called dry socket, can cause an infection so we strongly recommend taking it easy to ensure you heal properly.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00bboff|off|off\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00bboff\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_close=\u00bbon\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00bbon\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00bboff\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00bbon\u00bb][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=\u00bbon|tablet\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color=\u00bbgcid-a7422b2f-47f3-46f2-9b9e-dc87bab6d79c\u00bb custom_margin=\u00bb||30px||false|false\u00bb custom_padding=\u00bb60px|60px|60px|60px|true|true\u00bb custom_padding_tablet=\u00bb30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true\u00bb custom_padding_phone=\u00bb20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{%22gcid-a7422b2f-47f3-46f2-9b9e-dc87bab6d79c%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00bb4_4&#8243; _builder_version=\u00bb4.19.3&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][et_pb_image src=\u00bbhttps:\/\/totalsmilesdentalpractice.com.au\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logo-watermark-big.png\u00bb title_text=\u00bblogo-watermark-big\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb max_width=\u00bb30px\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb_initial\u00bb header_2_font=\u00bbPoppins|600|||||||\u00bb header_2_text_color=\u00bb#189CAB\u00bb header_2_font_size=\u00bb40px\u00bb header_2_line_height=\u00bb1.2em\u00bb header_2_font_size_tablet=\u00bb32px\u00bb header_2_font_size_phone=\u00bb20px\u00bb header_2_font_size_last_edited=\u00bbon|desktop\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h2>Book an Appointment<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=\u00bb_initial\u00bb text_font=\u00bbMontserrat||||||||\u00bb text_text_color=\u00bb#000000&#8243; text_font_size=\u00bb16px\u00bb text_line_height=\u00bb1.8em\u00bb text_font_size_tablet=\u00bb15px\u00bb text_font_size_phone=\u00bb14px\u00bb text_font_size_last_edited=\u00bbon|phone\u00bb header_font_size_tablet=\u00bb55px\u00bb header_font_size_last_edited=\u00bboff|desktop\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00bb{}\u00bb]Let us take care of your teeth! 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