The team at the Krupp Center are oral surgeons. We perform a range of procedures for your teeth, but we don’t diagnose tooth conditions like a general dentist. Most patients come to us for dental extractions in Towson after being referred by their primary dentist. We will start working with you to perform your actual extraction surgery.
Consultation Required?
Optional
Numbing Type:
Local
Recovery Time:
3 months for full recovery
What It Treats:
Tooth infection, cracked teeth, decayed teeth, impacted teeth
Sedation
Before your extraction, we will provide local anesthesia to the target area. We may also use nitrous oxide or IV sedation, depending on the severity of your extraction.
Extraction
We’ll work thoroughly and carefully to extract any damaged teeth completely. Then we’ll clean the area to guard against future infection.
Recovery
After treatment, you will need to keep the area clean until it heals, and you may need to avoid certain foods for some time.
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Most dentists will schedule a tooth extraction if your teeth have significant damage that won’t heal over time. Major cracks, highly decayed teeth, and similar damage are all signs that a dental extraction may be needed.
If you think your tooth may be seriously damaged, schedule a visit with your dentist as soon as possible. They will provide a definitive diagnosis and refer you to us if surgery is needed.
Every patient’s situation is different, and the total procedure time depends on the extent of the tooth damage and the number of affected teeth. In general, most extractions take an hour or less to complete. Before your surgery, we will talk through the process with you and let you know how long we expect your specific procedure to take.
After your dental extractions in Towson, it’s important to follow our aftercare steps to ensure your mouth heals properly from surgery. You will have around 3 days of downtime after your surgery. During this time, you will need to avoid hard foods and make sure to diligently clean the area around your surgery. We may also prescribe antibiotics, so make sure to take these as instructed.
After the initial downtime period, you will still need to keep a close eye on the treatment area. It takes up to 3 months to fully recover from surgery. During this time, continue cleaning the area frequently, and make sure to avoid excess pressure when brushing or eating. You may need to stop smoking or drinking through a straw during this time. These things can inhibit your healing process or put extra stress on your gums, causing future complications.
Dr. Fadahunsi and his team at the Krupp Center perform all kinds of dental extractions in Towson, including wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth extractions can require special consideration due to their location and current state of development. Our team is one of the most experienced in the area, and we can remove your wisdom teeth with minimal pain and discomfort.
Tooth extractions are just the first step if you’re looking to truly restore your smile. After your extractions, you may be interested in replacing any missing teeth with implants. Dental implants provide a permanent foundation for replacement teeth that mimic the look and feel of your original teeth.
When you get a dental implant, we’ll bond a small metal post to your jawbone where your original tooth used to be. This post will fuse to the bone and become the base upon which we can install your replacement tooth.
This method is very secure and the results are virtually indistinguishable from your original teeth. Best of all, your replacement tooth is more durable and secure than any natural tooth. Plus, if it ever gets chipped or damaged, we can always detach it from the metal implant and replace it easily. Let us know if you’re interested in implants after your dental extractions in Towson!
