Tooth extraction in Escuinapa

We always try to save the tooth first. It's removed when that isn't possible: decay that destroyed most of the tooth, a fracture into the root, an infection that can't be controlled, or a tooth that is very loose from bone loss.

At your consultation the doctor checks the tooth and tells you whether there's another option. If it's a difficult wisdom tooth or a case for a specialist, we'll tell you and point you in the right direction.

1. We go over your general health and the medicines you take.
2. Local anesthetic numbs the area.
3. The tooth is removed carefully.
4. A gauze pad controls the bleeding and we go over your aftercare.

Tell us beforehand if you take blood thinners, have diabetes, are pregnant or have any medical condition. If you're traveling, bring a list of your medicines.

• Bite on the gauze for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Don't spit, rinse hard or use a straw: it can dislodge the clot that protects the socket.
• No smoking or alcohol.
• Use a cold pack on the outside of your face on and off the first day if it swells.
• Eat soft food, lukewarm or cold, on the other side.
• Brush your other teeth gently, avoiding the socket.
• Take only the medicines the doctor recommends.

Message or call us if bleeding doesn't stop when you bite on gauze, if pain gets worse instead of better from the second or third day, if there's a strong bad taste or smell, or if you have a fever or growing swelling. Pain that increases days later can be a dry socket, which is treated at the office.

A gap lets the neighboring teeth drift over time. Once the gum heals, we'll talk about replacing it: a zirconia bridge or a removable denture, depending on your case.