Do you need a tooth removed in Moorhead, MD? Southview Dental Care offers gentle, pain-free dental extractions to help patients address concerns like tooth decay, pain, overcrowding, and more, plus the removal of impacted wisdom teeth! Dr. Caitlin and her team offer thorough, patient-centered care, along with safe sedation dentistry options to ensure every procedure is as comfortable as possible.
If you're looking for a gentle tooth extraction dentist in Moorhead, MN, you've come to the right place!
Is a Tooth Extraction Right for Me?
Southview Dental Care uses advanced dental imaging tools to assess each smile and determine if a dental extraction is needed. From simple extractions to complex wisdom tooth removals, Dr. Cailtin offers a range of dental extraction procedures to best meet our patients' needs.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Left untreated, the third molars or wisdom teeth can cause soreness, crowding and inflammation. Our team will use digital imaging technology to determine the best wisdom tooth treatment plan for you, including the optimal timing for wisdom tooth removal. Proactively removing the wisdom teeth can keep risk of infection, pain, and overcrowding at bay.
Sedation Dentistry For Dental Extraction
Southview Dental Care is proud to help our patients keep dental anxiety and discomfort at bay, using mild to moderate sedation dentistry to promote more comfortable treatment experiences. For patients with dental anxiety, special healthcare needs, or those undergoing surgical procedures like wisdom teeth removal and dental extraction, Dr. Spacek can offer a custom sedation dentistry treatment plan that best suits your needs and health history!
Post-Extraction Care
Following a tooth extraction, it's crucial to follow the dentist's instructions for aftercare to promote healing and prevent complications. Some of our dentist's key aftercare tips include:
- Allocate a day of rest post-extraction to aid recovery.
- Use ice packs on the cheek near the extraction site to minimize swelling.
- Follow your dentist's instructions regarding pain management and infection prevention medication.
- For the initial 24 hours, refrain from any actions that could disturb the blood clot, such as swishing liquid in your mouth, spitting forcefully, or using a straw.
- Starting after the first day, clean your mouth with a warm, salty water solution multiple times daily to promote healing.
- Begin with soft, easy-to-eat foods, slowly incorporating harder foods as you heal.
- Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing, carefully avoiding the extraction area to protect the healing clot.
Schedule Your Dental Extraction Consultation Today
Experience a gentle tooth extraction and fast recovery with Dr. Spacek. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with our dentist!