Dentists call pulling a tooth a dental extraction. The Atlanta Dental Group PC provides patients with most oral surgery services including the removal of wisdom teeth. Most procedures go well, take less than an hour and are done in our office.

          The dental 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 gently pulled away from the tooth. If any of the surrounding bone is in the way, it is then removed. If needed, the tooth is then gently sectioned into pieces and the pieces are then removed. Finally, sutures are placed so that the gum tissue lays back into place correctly.

          The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC believe that most patients should be placed on antibiotics after any dental surgery. All patients are then seen one week after their tooth extraction procedure and there is no additional fee for this if it's to check the surgery site. If you need a dental extraction and would like to speak with Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, make an appointment by calling 404-874-7428.