Anesthesia for Tooth Extraction

Tooth extractions are generally done under local anesthesia, numbing the area around your teeth to block pain while still allowing you to feel pressure. You will be conscious throughout the process. For those particularly anxious about the extraction, sedation might be available to help you relax and feel drowsy.

General anesthesia may be considered primarily for young children or adults with certain conditions. If your case requires multiple teeth to be extracted or presents unusual difficulty, your dentist might recommend it and refer you to a hospital for the procedure.

The Procedure: Tooth Extraction

Once you’re comfortable, your dentist will administer a local anesthetic to numb the area. After ensuring the anesthesia has taken effect, they will proceed to widen the tooth’s socket and gently remove the tooth. In some cases, a stitch might be required to aid the healing process.

You should only feel pressure, not pain, during the extraction. If you do experience pain, immediately inform your dentist.

For any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your dentist or the team at Rugby Dental Care.

Aftercare for Tooth Extraction

Following the extraction, you may experience bleeding for a short period. Your dentist will provide soft padding to bite down on to help stop the bleeding, allowing you to go home once it has ceased.

Before leaving, you’ll receive advice on post-extraction care, including recommended painkillers and an antibacterial mouthwash. Antibiotics might also be prescribed to prevent infection.

If you’ve received general anesthesia or sedation, ensure you have someone to accompany you home and stay with you as the effects wear off.

A follow-up appointment might not always be necessary, but if your extraction was complex, a check-up will be scheduled to monitor your healing progress. You’ll receive a date for this before leaving the clinic.