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TOOTH EXTRACTIONS
Gentle Extraction by Dr. SmiLee
Though our adult teeth are meant to last a lifetime, sometimes, for the health of the entire mouth, a tooth simply must go! Some situations that warrant a tooth extraction include: impacted teeth, or teeth that are positioned incorrectly in the mouth or jaw; a tooth that is causing overcrowding in the mouth; a severely decayed tooth; a broken tooth that cannot be repaired; periodontal (gum) disease; and in preparation for orthodontic treatments.
At Dr. SmiLee Dental & MedSpa of Killeen, Dr. Jong Hyung Lee provides gentle, efficient tooth extractions to eliminate severe pain, resolve advanced dental decay, and protect your surrounding teeth. Located at 1001 S Fort Hood St, Ste 1001 B, our practice combines comprehensive Family Dentistry, urgent Emergency Dentistry, advanced Dental Implants Dentistry, and relaxing MedSpa services under one roof. Whether dealing with a severely cracked tooth, stubborn infection, or crowding, Dr. Lee performs simple and surgical extractions with extreme care, utilizing modern digital imaging and comfortable local anesthesia.
Serving patients across Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Fort Cavazos, Belton, and Temple, our clinical team prioritizes rapid pain relief and long-term restorative planning. When a tooth cannot be saved, our Emergency Dentistry protocols ensure prompt attention to alleviate discomfort fast. Following extraction, Dr. Lee discusses seamless tooth replacement solutions through Dental Implants Dentistry to restore natural bite function and jawbone integrity, while offering MedSpa Botox therapies for patients experiencing TMJ muscle soreness post-procedure.
TOOTH EXTRACTIONS
Simple Vs. Surgical Extractions
There are two basic categories of tooth extraction: simple and surgical.
Simple extractions
are performed when a tooth is showing above the gum line and can be removed simply with forceps. The process and healing time for simple extractions are both quite quick.
Surgical extractions are for more complex cases, in which the dentist must remove gum tissue or even bone in order to remove the tooth. Some cases in which this type of extraction is necessary if a tooth has broken below the gum line, or quite commonly, for impacted wisdom teeth. Patients who undergo a surgical extraction will be usually be prescribed a painkiller and experience some swelling in the face near the site of extraction for a few days.
After tooth extraction, the remaining teeth will inevitably shift and bone loss in the jaw will also occur. Though it is generally not an issue with the removal of wisdom teeth, our dentists might recommend a dental implant or other tooth replacement to be installed in the missing tooth’s place in order to prevent further complications and oral health issues.
