Tooth removals are performed under local anesthetic. Therefore, the removal of a tooth is painfree. Discomfort is usually experienced after the local anesthesia has worn off, but is usually controllable with over the counter pain medication. If severe post-op pain is anticipated, a more powerful pain medication will be prescribed.
 

Removal of teeth with large surrounding infections may require 2-3 days of antibiotic treatment before they can be completely anesthetized.

If removal of a tooth will require surgical exposure from soft or hard tissue, or if the tooth is in close proximity to a nerve, then a referral to an oral surgeon may be required. If a surgical procedure is necessary, then sedation or general anesthesia may be requested with the oral surgeon.
 

Indications for tooth removal: tooth is very loose, tooth is unrestorable, infected tooth in which root canal treatment is not possible or not wanted.

After tooth removal, some discomfort may be experienced. Proper management of the surgical site is required.

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