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Finding Comfort in the Tooth Extraction Process

West Hollywood Tooth Extraction at Dr. Borzoo Ahmadi, DDS

At Dr. Borzoo Ahmadi DDS, nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, we understand that the thought of tooth extraction can be daunting.

Our dedicated team, led by the experienced and compassionate Dr. Ahmadi, specializes in making tooth extraction a smooth, pain-free experience. Utilizing the latest in dental technology and techniques, we ensure that each patient receives personalized care tailored to their individual needs. Whether it's a routine extraction or a more complex procedure, our commitment is to provide a comfortable environment and the highest standard of dental care, ensuring your journey to oral health is both successful and reassuring.

What is
Tooth Extraction?

Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure where a tooth is removed from its socket in the bone. This process is often necessary for teeth that are damaged beyond repair due to decay, trauma, or infection. Dr. Borzoo Ahmadi, DDS, offers expert tooth extraction services in Beverly Hills, ensuring a comfortable and efficient experience for patients.

Aesthetic Issues

While the primary goal of tooth extraction is to address health concerns, aesthetic issues can also be a consideration. Missing teeth can affect your smile and confidence. Dr. Ahmadi ensures that post-extraction, options such as dental implants or bridges are discussed to restore the natural appearance of your teeth and maintain a beautiful smile.

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Benefits of Tooth Extraction

Undergoing a tooth extraction can be daunting, but the benefits often outweigh the temporary discomfort. Dr. Ahmadi ensures that each patient understands the positive outcomes of this procedure, which can significantly enhance oral health and overall well-being.

  • Pain Relief: The most immediate benefit is the alleviation of severe pain caused by a damaged or infected tooth. This can greatly improve your quality of life and ability to enjoy daily activities.
  • Prevention: Removing a problematic tooth can prevent the spread of infection to adjacent teeth and gums, safeguarding your overall oral health.
  • Improved Oral Health: Extracting decayed or damaged teeth eliminates sources of infection and decay, contributing to better oral hygiene and reducing the risk of further dental issues.
  • Facilitates Orthodontic Treatment: For patients undergoing orthodontic treatment, tooth extraction can create the necessary space to align teeth properly, leading to a more effective and aesthetically pleasing result.

Am I a Candidate for a Tooth Extraction?

Determining whether you need a tooth extraction requires a thorough evaluation by a dental professional. Dr. Ahmadi carefully assesses each patient’s situation to ensure that extraction is the most beneficial course of action.

Candidates for tooth extraction include individuals with:

  • Severely Decayed or Damaged Teeth: When a tooth is beyond repair through fillings or crowns, extraction may be necessary to prevent further complications.
  • Advanced Gum Disease: Periodontal disease can loosen teeth to the point where extraction is the best option to maintain overall oral health.
  • Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth that are trapped in the jawbone or gums can cause pain, infection, and alignment issues, making extraction the preferred solution.
  • Overcrowded Teeth: For those preparing for orthodontic treatments, removing certain teeth can create the necessary space to properly align the remaining teeth, enhancing the effectiveness of braces or aligners.

The Tooth Extraction Procedure

The tooth extraction procedure typically involves the following steps:

  1. Examination and X-rays: Dr. Ahmadi will assess the tooth and surrounding area using X-rays to plan the extraction.
  2. Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is administered to numb the area and minimize discomfort.
  3. Extraction: The tooth is carefully removed using specialized instruments. In some cases, the tooth may need to be sectioned into smaller pieces for easier removal.
  4. Post-Extraction Care: After the tooth is removed, Dr. Ahmadi provides detailed aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing.

Tooth Extraction Results

Post-extraction, patients typically experience relief from pain and discomfort. With proper aftercare, the extraction site heals quickly, paving the way for restorative procedures like dental implants or bridges if needed.

Tooth Extraction Recovery

Recovering from a tooth extraction is a crucial phase that ensures your mouth heals properly and minimizes the risk of complications. Dr. Ahmadi provides comprehensive aftercare instructions to help patients navigate this period smoothly and comfortably.

Recovery from tooth extraction involves:

  • Managing Pain: Post-extraction discomfort is common, but it can be effectively managed with prescribed pain relievers and over-the-counter medications. Following Dr. Ahmadi’s pain management plan will help you stay comfortable during the healing process.
  • Reducing Swelling: Swelling around the extraction site is normal and can be minimized by applying ice packs to the affected area for short intervals. This helps reduce inflammation and accelerates healing.
  • Diet Adjustments: To protect the extraction site, it is essential to eat soft foods and avoid hard, chewy, or hot substances for a few days. Foods like yogurt, applesauce, and mashed potatoes are good options during this time.
  • Oral Hygiene: Maintaining oral hygiene is important, but you’ll need to be gentle around the extraction site. Dr. Ahmadi recommends rinsing with salt water to keep the area clean and avoiding vigorous brushing near the extraction site for the first few days.

Dr. Ahmadi provides a comprehensive recovery plan to ensure a smooth and quick healing process.

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Why Choose Dr. Borzoo Ahmadi, DDS?

Dr. Ahmadi combines expertise, advanced techniques, and compassionate care to deliver exceptional dental services. With a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction, he offers personalized treatment plans and follows up diligently to ensure optimal outcomes. Located in Beverly Hills, his dental practice is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide the best dental care.

Cost of Tooth Extraction

The cost of tooth extraction can vary based on the complexity of the procedure and the type of anesthesia used. Dr. Ahmadi’s office provides transparent pricing and works with patients to ensure they receive the necessary care within their budget.

Oral Surgery & Bone Grafting

When there is not enough tooth structure left to restore teeth or if there is not enough bone to act as a foundation for tooth structure teeth need to be extracted.

As a result, when the tooth is lost the body quickly begins to resorb the bone, unless it is immediately replaced with either another tooth, implant or bone graft material this procedure is called preservation graft or (socket graft). Preservation of bone volume and architecture (shape) is crucial for future dental implant stability and esthetics. Tooth Extractions are also have been notorious for being painful and undesired in the past but with proper instruments, techniques and hand of an experienced surgeon and aid of sedation dentistry, we offer painless dental extractions with minimal aggressive methods.

Wisdom
Tooth Extraction

Wisdom tooth extraction is such a common procedure for teens and young adults, that many of us almost consider it a rite of passage. In some fairly rare cases when they come in straight, wisdom teeth – also often called third molars – can be allowed to remain in place.

In most instances, however, dentists and patients prefer to remove the teeth to prevent numerous painful and potentially dangerous problems later on, or to correct issues that may already be emerging. There’s no doubt, for example, that wisdom teeth that are impacted (trapped in gum tissue), which crowd other teeth or which are partially exposed, need to be removed as quickly as possible. If this doesn’t happen, future problems ranging from misaligned teeth to tumors, cysts, infection, tooth decay, and gum disease are very likely to emerge. Our team has removed wisdom teeth in numerous patients with consistently outstanding outcomes for their long term dental health.

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What Happens When One or More Wisdom Teeth are Extracted?

Once wisdom teeth have appeared, or have been found via x-ray, the decision is usually made to remove the teeth. In order to lower the risk of complications, this procedure is most often performed on patients between the ages of roughly 15 and 25. That’s because the extraction is easier to perform when the roots of the teeth have not yet fully formed and the bone is not yet quite as strong. In the large majority of cases, wisdom teeth extractions are conducted on an outpatient basis. In extremely simple cases, a local anesthetic may be sufficient. More often, however, some form of sedation or general anesthetic is used. In many cases, stitches will be necessary. Some types of stitches dissolve naturally, but sometimes they may need to be removed by your dentist.

Got Wisdom Teeth?

If you suspect you may have wisdom teeth that should be removed, our team of friendly and professional dental professionals at Dr. Borzoo Ahmadi DDS are here to do everything possible to maximize the oral health of our patients. Reach out to us by calling the phone number above, or you can get in touch by way of e-mail through our contact page. We look forward to providing you and your family with outstanding care.

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Tooth Extraction Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tooth Extraction painful?

With local anesthesia, patients typically experience minimal pain during the procedure. Dr. Ahmadi also provides pain management strategies for post-extraction recovery.

How long does it take to heal after a Tooth Extraction?

Most patients heal within one to two weeks. Dr. Ahmadi will provide specific aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery after your tooth extraction.

Can I eat normally after a Tooth Extraction?

For a few days following the tooth extraction, it is recommended that you eat soft foods and avoid hard, crunchy, or hot foods to aid in healing.

What are the alternatives to Tooth Extraction?

Alternatives may include root canal therapy, crowns, or other restorative procedures depending on the condition of the tooth. Dr. Ahmadi will discuss all viable options before proceeding with extraction.

Serving West Hollywood and Beyond

Time to see a dentist? Let us introduce you to a new level of care at the practice of Dr. Borzoo Ahmadi, DDS, in West Hollywood, CA. Patients from West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and all over the world have unlocked more beautiful smiles and lasting oral health with our help. We can’t wait to show you your most confident smile. 

(310) 562-4746

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West Hollywood, CA 90069

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