What Is a Tooth Extraction?
A tooth extraction is a dental procedure in which a tooth is carefully removed from its socket in the jawbone. This is typically done when a tooth is damaged beyond repair, decayed, or causing overcrowding in the mouth. While the process is straightforward, it is performed under local anesthesia to ensure comfort. At Middle Tennessee Oral and Implant Surgery, Dr. Mark Hardison and Dr. Jeff Warden provide expert tooth extraction services to address a variety of dental needs. Whether you're in need of a routine extraction, an emergency tooth extraction, or a wisdom tooth extraction, our team in Murfreesboro or Smyrna, TN, is here to help you through the process with personalized care and attention.
How Are Tooth Extractions Performed?
Tooth extractions are performed by first numbing the area around the tooth with a local anesthetic to ensure a pain-free experience. If necessary, the dentist or oral surgeon will make an incision in the gum to access the tooth. Depending on the tooth's position and condition, it may need to be loosened with special tools before being carefully removed from its socket. For more complex extractions, such as impacted wisdom teeth, the tooth may be broken into smaller pieces for easier removal. After the tooth is extracted, the area is cleaned, and stitches may be placed to promote healing. We will provide after-care information, such as dos and don’ts after your tooth extraction and suggested soft foods to eat after tooth extraction.
What Are the Benefits of Tooth Extractions?
While some might prefer to delay getting a tooth extraction, having these procedures done quickly following detection can allow for the following dental health benefits:
- Creates room for implant options to bring back the appeal and feel of the lost tooth
- Fairly simple treatment that happens in our office
- Carried out utilizing a local anesthetic to dull the tooth and gums to allow you to remain as comfortable as possible
- Avoids damage and infection of healthy nearby teeth
- May work to avoid infection in the mouth
Tooth Extractions Reviews
Very caring and diligent staff and doctors! Both my daughters wisdom teeth surgeries went very well!
Not only did Dr. Hardison do my wisdom teeth removal back in 2021, but he completed the wisdom teeth surgery on my daughter yesterday. We have had nothing, but amazing experiences with him and his team. Everyone is so friendly and Dr. Hardison has great bed side manner. I recommend him to everyone!
Hands down the absolute best staff and Oral Surgeon! I wished we would have took our oldest daughter here to get her wisdom teeth removed! Everyone was very personable and efficient. Even my husband was impressed! I told him before he went that I could already tell the 1 hour drive would be worth it because I had told call with a few questions before and they answered immediately and I didn’t have to go through any recordings. If I could give the whole office 10 stars I would it’s the little things that matter and it shows! Thank you for the best and easiest experience it calmed us as parents and we appreciated that more than you know!
All good with the tooth extraction, especially since I remember very little of being there! Dental work is not my favorite thing, but this was as easy and painless as possible. Staff was all very kind and friendly. I highly recommend this place.
I love coming to this office. The staff is outstanding, and Dr. Hardison is the best. All three of my children had their wisdom teeth extracted here and one has had an implant. Their services has been great every time. I highly recommend Dr. Hardison!
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Reliable Tooth Extraction Services
Tooth extraction is a safe and effective procedure designed to address a variety of dental issues, from severe decay to overcrowding. Whether your extraction is routine or requires specialized care, Dr. Mark Hardison and Dr. Jeff Warden at Middle Tennessee Oral and Implant Surgery are committed to making your experience as comfortable as possible. If you need a tooth extraction or have questions about the procedure, contact one of our offices in Murfreesboro or Smyrna, TN, today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can support your oral health.