Extractions in Booragoon, WA
Extracting a tooth is never a decision to take lightly, and Garden City Implant & Dental offers a number of ways to protect and repair natural teeth. In some cases, however, extracting troublesome teeth is necessary to improve oral health or eliminate pain.
Conditions that may require extractions include:
- Deep decay
- Broken teeth
- Infection or pain
- Former root canal-treated teeth
- Symptomatic wisdom teeth
- Orthodontic treatment
Toothaches do not always result in extraction, though it is one option. Infected teeth are often restored with root canal treatment or by removing decay and placing a dental crown over the tooth.
An exam with Dr James Wong will allow him to formulate an accurate diagnosis and present possible treatment options for you to choose from. At Garden City Implant & Dental, we always discuss all of your options because we respect your choices when it comes to the future of your smile.
Extraction Procedure
We minimise discomfort associated with dental procedures for a pain-free patient experience. We offer different options for sedation to ensure each patient chooses the option that is most suited for their procedure. The practice offers oral sedation, inhalation sedation and IV (twilight) sedation. We also work closely with a medical anaesthetist for patients who request or may benefit from IV (twilight) sedation. In most cases, a local anaesthetic will be enough to ensure your comfort.
We begin by gently loosening the tooth and then lift it from the gums. If a surgical extraction is necessary, stitches will assist with healing the tissue. Post-surgical instruction and pain management options will be discussed to ensure proper healing and comfort during the process.
Teeth Replacement Options
Removing a tooth will allow for remaining teeth to shift and may impact the comfort and function of your bite. Choosing to replace a missing tooth with a dental implant or bridge will keep teeth from drifting and improve your smile.
Wisdom Teeth Extractions
The final molars to emerge are the third molars, or wisdom teeth, located at the very back of the mouth. If insufficient space inhibits wisdom teeth from erupting properly, they become impacted. This means that may only partially erupt or may remain unable to break through the gum tissue.
Impacted wisdom teeth may cause overcrowding, pain or infection. A wisdom teeth evaluation will help Dr Wong determine if you could benefit from having them removed. Dr Wong is very experienced in the field of wisdom teeth removal. With the experience of over 30,000 wisdom teeth extractions and accepting referrals from many other dentists for this procedure over the last ten years, you can rest assured that you are in very good hands.
When patients opt to retain their wisdom teeth, it is important to keep the teeth and the surrounding gums clean and healthy. Their location at the back of the mouth makes them more difficult to reach, but a little extra attention when brushing and flossing will help.
Contact Us to Learn More about Dental Emergencies
Our experienced dentists and gentle, caring staff will make your visit with us a positive one. We know that facing a dental extraction can be a stressful experience, but we are here to help.
Contact us to arrange a booking or ask any questions you may have about our clinic.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the final permanent teeth to erupt and usually begin to appear around the ages of 16 to 25, though it is not unheard of for children as young as 13 to begin feeling signs of wisdom teeth eruption.
The back of the mouth may not have enough room for wisdom teeth to erupt properly. They often grow in sideways or cannot emerge completely through the gums.
Removing Wisdom Teeth
Not all wisdom teeth require an extraction, but when they develop symptoms or cause bite-related problems, removing them can benefit your health and smile. Dr James Wong has removed more than 30,000 wisdom teeth since beginning his practice. Many colleagues and nearby dentists recommend him to complete wisdom teeth extractions due to his experience and gentle treatment.
We evaluate wisdom teeth for both teens and adults, alerting them to any potential problems wisdom teeth could create.
Typically, a local anaesthetic will be sufficient to ensure comfort during the procedure. For patients who want or require a deeper level of relaxation, we also offer sedation (sleep) dentistry in our practice with a Specialist Anaesthetist, who ensures patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
Wisdom teeth extractions usually only require one appointment. Some bruising and inflammation are normal but typically mild.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr James LT Wong BDSc
Principal Dentist
Dr James Wong graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1996 with a Bachelor of Dental Science. In 2002, he became the owner and principal dentist of Council Avenue Dental & Implant Centre in Rockingham.
Dr Wong leads a multi-practitioner team, general dental practice in a modern, state-of-the-art facility offering digital x-rays, laser dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and implant dentistry in combination with excellent patient care. He has always had a keen interest and exceptional skill in dental implant surgery and oral surgery.
With twenty years of surgical experience behind him, he ...
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