Gentle Treatment for Troublesome Teeth

At Camellia Dentistry, Dr. Park will always try to save your teeth whenever possible. But sometimes, an extraction is the best way to eliminate a troublesome tooth and restore your oral health. We offer gentle extractions in a safe, comfortable environment. Contact us now to schedule your appointment.

Do Tooth Extractions Hurt?

No. We use the latest techniques and technology to minimize pain during the extraction process. You’re in good hands with Dr. Park and the team at Camellia Dentistry.

Basic Extractions

UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS

Basic extractions are used for teeth that have fully erupted, but must be removed due to gum disease, tooth infections, or other such dental conditions. In this process, Dr. Park will clean and numb the area, then use special tools to loosen the tooth. Once it’s loose, he will grasp it and pull it out. Then, the area will be disinfected and sutured shut to ensure it heals properly. The entire process usually only takes a few minutes.

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Wisdom Tooth Extractions

PROTECTING YOUR ORAL HEALTH

The wisdom teeth are our third and final set of molars. They grow into the mouth much later than the other teeth. Because of this, they can fail to erupt properly, damage the nearby teeth, and even cause a higher risk of infections.

Not everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed, but if you’re experiencing oral pain and discomfort due to your wisdom teeth, Dr. Park may recommend wisdom teeth extractions. Wisdom teeth that are mostly or fully erupted can be removed through the basic extraction process, but teeth that are impacted (not fully erupted) will require surgical extraction.

IMPACTED WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTIONS

Numbing & Prep
To begin a surgical extraction, Dr. Park will clean and numb the extraction.

Accessing & Removing The Tooth
Dr. Park will create an incision in your gums to access your wisdom tooth. Then, he will use special tools to cut the tooth into pieces and extract it piece-by-piece.

Cleaning & Suturing
Once he has removed your tooth, Dr. Park will clean, sanitize, and suture the extraction site to ensure proper healing.

PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN

Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) therapy is a revolutionary treatment. PRF is an autologous leucocyte and fibrin-rich matrix that can drastically speed up the healing process and minimize bleeding during a variety of oral surgeries and procedures. In other words, PRF is created by taking a sample of a patients own blood, and placing it in a centrifuge to separate it into several layers. This creates a concentrated substance that, in addition to the previously mentioned benefits, can reduce inflammation and infection, And, since it is made from the patient’s own blood, there is no chance of rejection.

Healing & Aftercare

RECOVERING AFTER AN EXTRACTION

Dr. Park will provide you with a comprehensive set of recovery instructions outlining steps for oral hygiene, diet, and speeding up the healing process. Make sure you follow these to the letter. If you don’t follow his instructions, you’ll have a higher risk of complications like dry socket, which can cause pain and lead to a longer healing process.