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Need a tooth extraction in Tsawwassen or Delta, BC? At Tsawwassen Family Dental, we provide dental care to help you address damaged, decayed, or painful teeth. Our team will assess your dental needs, explain your treatment options, and help you understand what to expect before proceeding.
Whether you are experiencing tooth pain, have a broken tooth, or have been advised that a tooth may need to be removed, we are here to help you take the next step.
Your dentist may recommend a tooth extraction when keeping the affected tooth is no longer a predictable or appropriate treatment option. The decision depends on the condition of the tooth, the surrounding gums and bone, and your overall oral health. Common reasons for tooth extraction include the following.
Severe Tooth Decay
Broken or Damaged Teeth
Dental Infection
Advanced Gum Disease
Overcrowding and Other Dental Concerns
Healing after an extraction depends on the type of procedure, your health, and aftercare. A blood clot forms in the socket, so avoid vigorous rinsing, spitting, smoking, or straws early on, and keep the area clean as instructed. Eat soft foods at first and avoid irritants until healed.
Some tenderness and light bleeding are normal, but contact your dentist for worsening pain, persistent bleeding, swelling, fever, or infection signs. Seek emergency care for difficulty breathing/swallowing or rapid swelling.
Experiencing severe tooth pain? Call our clinic to discuss your symptoms and ask about the next available appointment.
A tooth extraction may be recommended when a tooth is severely decayed, damaged, infected, affected by advanced gum disease, or cannot be predictably restored. Your dentist will examine the tooth and discuss whether extraction or another treatment is appropriate.
The length of the appointment depends on the tooth’s position, condition, and the complexity of the procedure. A simple extraction may take less time than a more complex surgical procedure. Your dentist can provide a more specific estimate after assessing your tooth.
Recovery varies depending on the type of extraction and individual healing. Some initial discomfort may improve over the first few days, while complete healing of the extraction site takes longer. Follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions and contact the clinic if symptoms worsen or concern you.
Contact a dentist promptly for an assessment, particularly if the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by swelling or other concerning symptoms. If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, seek emergency medical attention.