The word extraction comes from the word beginning ex- meaning out or away and trahere, to pull. Tooth extraction is the procedure of gently removing a tooth from its socket within the upper or lower jaw.

          The tooth extraction patient is seated and completely numbed. It's important to wait and allow the numbness to sink in fully. The dentist checks the depth of the anesthesia by making a small incision around the tooth. Once it is confirmed that the patient is completely numb the incision is lengthened and the gum tissue is gently pulled away from the tooth requiring the tooth extraction. If any of the surrounding bone is in the way, the bone is then removed. If needed, the tooth is then gently sectioned into pieces and the pieces are then removed. Finally, sutures ( stitches ) are placed so that the gum tissue lays back into place correctly.

          Most tooth extraction procedures go very well, take less than an hour and are done in our office. Our dental practice will see emergency patients who need a tooth extraction.

          The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group, PC believe that most patients having a tooth extraction should be placed on antibiotics after any tooth extraction procedure, especially after wisdom tooth extraction. All patients are then seen post operatively one week after their tooth extraction procedure and there is no additional fee for this visit if it's solely to check the tooth extraction site.

          The Atlanta Dental Group, PC offers patients tooth extraction services If you need a tooth extraction, consider making a consultation appointment with an Atlanta Dental Group, PC dentist by calling 404-874-7428.

          If you need of a tooth extraction and would like to consult with a dentist, please call and make an appointment at 404-874-7428.