Our team at North Dental Professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional care and offering advanced oral surgery options to improve your oral health. In addition to surgical treatments, we also offer general dentistry care to help maintain your everyday oral health. Experienced dentist Dr. Paul Chaiken is here to guide you through your oral surgery journey and ensure your comfort and well-being every step of the way. We are the most trusted choice for oral surgery and tooth extraction treatment in the Chicago and Skokie, IL area.
When Is Oral Surgery Needed?
At times, more conservative treatments may not be sufficient to restore your oral health and function fully. That’s where oral surgery comes into play. Our skilled dentists and team offer a range of oral surgery procedures that include tooth extractions and oral biopsies to address complex dental issues. We work closely with you, taking the time to understand your unique needs and recommend the most appropriate treatment option.
Our Dental Surgery Options
Oral surgery aims to enhance the function, health, and aesthetics of your smile and the surrounding structures, such as your jaw. While we prioritize conservative treatments, but sometimes oral surgery becomes necessary to correct certain conditions and improve your overall oral and general health. Our comprehensive oral surgery services include:
- Tooth Extractions: If a tooth is badly decayed, broken, or infected and can’t be saved, it may need to be removed. Removing the tooth can help stop pain and keep the infection from spreading. Once the area heals, we can talk about tooth replacement options.
- Wisdom Teeth Removal: Wisdom teeth often don’t have enough room to grow in properly. They can come in at the wrong angle, push against other teeth, or get stuck under the gums. Taking them out early can prevent crowding, pain, and infection.
- Jaw Surgery: Sometimes the upper and lower jaws don’t line up correctly, which can make chewing, speaking, or even breathing more difficult. Jaw surgery can fix these problems and improve your overall bite. It can also help reduce TMJ pain and make dentures fit more comfortably.
- Bone Grafts: A bone graft adds bone to areas of your jaw that have become too thin or weak. You may need a bone graft before we place a dental implant to make sure it stays secure. Bone grafting helps restore strength and structure to your jaw for better long-term oral health.
Dr. Chaiken will work with you for comfortable oral surgery. He’ll take dental X-rays to find all areas of the teeth, gums, and jaw that need care. Dr. Chaiken will also find the best surgical option to meet your dental needs and relieve symptoms like pain and swelling.
Reasons for Tooth Extraction
Tooth extraction means removing a tooth from its place in the jawbone. You may need to remove a tooth for many reasons. Dr. Chaiken will always try to save your natural tooth first, but sometimes extraction is the best choice for your oral health. Common reasons for tooth extraction include:
- Decay or Damage: Teeth that are severely decayed or broken might not be fixable with a crown or filling. If the damage reaches the inner part of the tooth or causes an infection, removing the tooth can stop the pain and prevent the problem from spreading. Once the area heals, our dentist may recommend a tooth replacement. Dr. Chaiken can place dental implants to support a single crown, bridge, or denture.
- Gum Disease: Gum disease can destroy the tissue and bone that hold your teeth in place. When this happens, a tooth may become loose and need to be removed. Extracting the tooth can help stop further infection and allow your gums to heal.
- Overcrowding: Sometimes, there isn’t enough space in your mouth for all your teeth to fit properly. Removing one or more teeth can help create room before you get braces or other orthodontic treatments. Dr. Chaiken can help your remaining teeth move into the right position for a healthy bite.
Our goal when providing dental extractions is to relieve your pain. Removing problem teeth that worsen tooth and gum infections, damage healthy teeth, or create bite issues can improve your dental health. Our dentist will also work with you if you need to replace one or more teeth once you heal from your tooth extraction.
The Tooth Extraction Process in Skokie and Chicago, IL
Getting a tooth pulled might sound scary, but it’s usually a quick and easy procedure. At Bright Direction Dental, we work hard to make sure you feel safe and comfortable the whole time. You shouldn’t feel any pain during the appointment. As long as you follow the aftercare instructions, your recovery should go smoothly.
Local Anesthesia and Sedation
Your comfort is very important to us. Dr. Chaiken will numb the area around your tooth using local anesthesia so you don’t feel pain. If you feel nervous or need extra help staying calm, we also offer sedation. During your visit, we’ll talk with you about the best option based on your needs.
Extraction Techniques
We use two main extraction techniques: simple extraction and surgical extraction. A simple extraction is performed on a tooth that is visible in the mouth. Dr. Chaiken will loosen the tooth with an instrument called an elevator and remove it using forceps.
Surgical extraction is more complex and involves removing a tooth that isn’t easily accessible. This might be due to the tooth breaking off at the gum line or not fully erupting. Surgical extractions often require an incision in the gum to access the tooth.
Contact Us
At North Dental Professionals, we collaborate with other dental professionals and hospitals so you receive the highest quality care and the best results. Our dentists will carefully evaluate your smile and specific needs to see if oral surgery is the best treatment option for you.
If you’re considering oral surgery, we encourage you to contact us today. Learn more about our tooth extraction services for those in the Skokie and Chicago, IL area. Call our Skokie dental office today at 224-267-8083 or request an appointment online. You can also call our Chicago dentist office at 708-274-4192 or request an appointment here.