Teeth Extraction Procedure

The first step in the tooth extraction procedure is the administration of a local anesthetic. This will effectively numb the area where the tooth will be removed. In certain cases, a general anesthetic may be used instead — often this is the case with wisdom teeth as several teeth are being removed at the same time.

To remove the unwanted tooth, the teeth extraction experts at Centro Dental & Implants in Houston, Texas will open up the gum tissue over the tooth and remove any bone that is covering the tooth. After that, the tissue that connects the tooth or teeth to the bone will be separated, and then the tooth will be removed. Sometimes the size of the tooth can make extraction difficult. If this is the case, it may be broken into smaller pieces for easier extraction. In certain cases, patients may also require stitches once the tooth is removed.