Teeth Extractions

Teeth extractions remove damaged or decaying teeth to make room for replacement teeth. At Custom Dentures, denture specialists Alex Riabhov, LD, CPD, Shahin Dabestani, DMD, and the team use teeth extractions to prepare mouths for custom oral prosthetics. Call the nearest Custom Dentures office in Phoenix or Sun City West, Arizona, or book an appointment online today to get extractions before dentures.

What are teeth extractions?

Teeth extractions are a type of oral surgery to remove one or more permanent teeth from their sockets. You might need teeth extractions if you’re getting denture implants or partial or same-day dentures.

Sometimes, extractions are necessary because of decay or gum disease. Other times, they’re used to make more room for dental restorations (like dentures) or to improve their fit.

Are there different types of teeth extractions?

The Custom Dentures team provides two types of teeth extractions:

Simple teeth extraction

During a simple extraction, your Custom Dentures provider numbs your mouth with an anesthetic and carefully loosens your teeth with dental forceps. Afterward, they pull the teeth from their sockets and pack them with gauze.

Surgical teeth extraction

The team might recommend a surgical extraction if you have impacted wisdom teeth that cannot break through the gums at the back of your mouth. 

During a surgical extraction, your Custom Dentures provider makes small incisions in your gum line to access the impacted tooth (or teeth). They separate each tooth into several pieces and then remove them from the socket. Afterward, your provider stitches the incisions closed and provides recovery instructions.

How do I prepare for teeth extractions?

Your Custom Dentures provider explains what to expect from extractions and takes digital impressions of your mouth. They use your impressions to design a set of custom dentures or partials that fit perfectly once they extract the necessary teeth. 

Let your denture specialist know about the medications and supplements you take. Some drugs, like blood thinners, increase the risk of bleeding and swelling, so you might need to stop taking them before your extractions. 

What is recovery like after teeth extractions?

Recovery after teeth extractions depends on the type of dentures you’re getting. If you’re getting same-day dentures, you receive your oral prosthetics right away. The team explains how to care for your new dentures and provides tips so they don’t irritate the extraction sites.

Alternatively, if you’re getting implant dentures, custom dentures, or partials, your mouth heals for a few weeks. During this time, it’s normal to have mild swelling, pain, and difficulty chewing. Take over-the-counter pain medication as needed and eat soft foods, like mashed potatoes, applesauce, and scrambled eggs.

Call our Custom Dentures office to schedule a teeth extraction consultation, or book your visit online today.