A Brandon, FL dentist can perform a simple extraction or a surgical extraction. A simple extraction is used when the tooth is visible and easily accessible by the dentist. The procedure is started by the dentist who will numb the area with an anesthetic. He/she then will then need to open the patient's mouth by using what is called an elevator which is followed by the dentist using an extraction forcep to remove the tooth. Once the tooth has been safely removed, the dentist will clean out the tooth socket, remove bone and tissue, compress the socket to reshape the jawbone, manage any bleeding, and the close the open space.
If a surgical extraction is necessary, it means that the tooth being pulled is in a more critical condition or area. This could be caused by a broken tooth, has too long of roots, is impacted, or hasn't even entered in the mouth for some reason. Sometimes an oral surgeon will perform surgical extractions but an experienced general dentist should have no problem, and even often times more experience, pulling the tooth out.
