If you have critical dental trauma or decay, Dr. John Rink can perform tooth extraction at his Charleston, SC, practice. Of course, he will always attempt to save your damaged tooth. However, if it is beyond repair, removal can ease your discomfort and, ultimately, improve your oral health.

Dr. Rink and tooth extraction

At Charleston Center for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry, LLC, Dr. Rink uses very gentle techniques to perform extractions. Various types of sedation are also available. Therefore, your extraction should be very easy with minimal post-treatment inflammation. In addition, Dr. Rink will explain all your restorative options in advance. Then he can provide a custom-made and highly lifelike replacement for your extracted tooth.

Do you need a tooth extraction?

Dr. Rink is both honest and conservative in his treatment recommendations. Therefore, he will never suggest extraction unless it is absolutely essential. He will first conduct a complete exam to determine whether a filling, crown, or root canal therapy will be enough to save your tooth. Nevertheless, in some cases, extraction may be the most appropriate option.

These situations may include:

Severe decay that has destroyed most of your tooth. In this case, there will not be enough healthy tissue to support a filling or crown
A badly cracked tooth, and the crack extends all the way to the root
A dental infection that is too severe for root canal therapy
A compromised immune system that makes root canal therapy unwise
Severe crowding, where an extraction would create more room in your mouth
Wisdom tooth removal

In some cases, you may need to have more than one tooth removed, particularly if infection or decay has spread throughout your mouth.

What to expect during dental extraction

Prior to your extraction, Dr. Rink will administer local anesthesia. If you are anxious about the procedure, or if you are having more than one tooth removed, we can provide additional sedation, including nitrous oxide. Dr. Rink will discuss your options at your initial consultation, helping you choose the one that is most suitable for you. Typically, extraction is a simple process. Dr. Rink will gently rock the tooth back and forth to loosen it.

Then he can easily lift it from the socket with minimal impact to the surrounding tissues. In some cases, extraction may require a few extra steps. For example, if your tooth is very large, Dr. Rink may need to extract it in several pieces. Fortunately, even in these more complex scenarios, your treatment will involve very little discomfort if any, thanks to Dr. Rink’s skill and meticulous approach.

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After tooth removal

Following dental extraction, it is normal to experience some sensitivity and inflammation. You can ease any discomfort by eating a soft diet and taking mild over-the-counter pain medications. You should also get plenty of rest for the first 24 hours, and you should rinse your mouth with a saline solution or a mouthwash provided by our office.

Finally, be extra careful when brushing your teeth. You can begin to add foods back into your diet as discomfort fades. Dr. Rink will also offer specific guidelines for your recovery. As part of his comprehensive approach to treatment, Dr. Rink will also provide restorative care after your extraction. He offers various methods of tooth replacement, including bridges, dentures, partial dentures, and dental implants. The right type for you will depend on your cosmetic goals, budget, jawbone structure, and overall oral health. No matter which type you receive, your restoration will look almost as lifelike as your extracted teeth.

Should you need a tooth extraction, we will make sure you are fully informed and walk you through every step. If you are struggling with serious decay or compromised teeth, contact our office to find out if extraction is the right solution.

YOUR TREATMENT PLAN

To Our Family of Patients,

After much thought and concern for the health of our patients and team, I would like to share with you my thoughts on how the Coronavirus outbreak in the United States can best be managed at our practice. The key issue is prevention. Social distancing is the best solution at this time to prevent the spread of the virus.

Therefore, in conjunction with the South Carolina Dental Association recommendations, I have decided to close our normal practice operation with the exception of emergency and urgent care situations, through the end of March, 2020. I will be available for you and your family for emergency and urgent needs. Please call my personal cell phone if you have any questions or if you need an office visit. I am here for you.

After we have weathered this storm, we will be here to see that you continue to have the excellent care that you and your families deserve. We thank you for the trust that you place in our practice. We look forward to a long and healthy relationship in the future.

My cell phone number: 843-224-0517

To Your Good Oral and Systemic Health!