Extractions

Extractions

Many patients here at Orland Dental Wellness Center are in need of having one or more teeth pulled, which we refer to as extractions. There are several reasons a patient might visit us for an extraction, which include having an overcrowded mouth, wisdom teeth or impacted teeth, severe periodontal disease, or severe infection.

Dr. Wook Kim performs the following steps to complete an extraction:

1. A local anesthetic is applied to the area to numb it, or general anesthesia is used for more serious extractions, like wisdom teeth or impacted teeth. The latter lets the patient sleep during the procedure.


2. For impacted teeth, the gum and bone tissue is cut away before grabbing the tooth with forceps and pulling it out.


3. A back-and-forth motion is often used to loosen the tooth before pulling it.


4. Once it is removed, the dentist makes sure a blood clot begins to form. Gauze is packed in the socket and occasionally self-dissolving stitches are needed.

If you are in need of an extraction, visit Dr. Wook Kim in Orland Park, IL. We make sure patients feel as comfortable as possible with this intimidating procedure.