Tooth Extraction in Worthington, Ohio

Safe, Comfortable Tooth Extractions at Our Worthington Office

Drs. Huelsman’s goal is to help you maintain a healthy smile but in some cases having a tooth extraction in Worthington, Ohio, become necessary for many different reasons. Sometimes teeth are removed because they are extremely decayed, while others might have severe periodontal disease or be damaged beyond repair. Extractions can cause problems linked to your jaw joint, your chewing ability and shifting teeth. To prevent this, Drs. Huelsman will often suggest alternative treatments such as a bridge or dental implant.

Types of Dental Extractions

Our commitment to optimal oral health guides every extraction procedure we perform. Through personalized care and advanced techniques, we help patients maintain their dental health even when tooth removal becomes necessary.

Simple Extractions

For teeth affected by severe tooth decay or gum disease that are fully visible, we perform straightforward dental extractions using precise local anesthesia. This common procedure helps prevent the spread of infection and protects your surrounding teeth.

Surgical Extractions

When teeth are broken, impacted, or partially emerged, our surgical approach ensures safe removal while protecting surrounding tissue. These more complex procedures often address cases where severe tooth decay has compromised the tooth’s structure below the gumline.

Wisdom Teeth Extractions

As part of comprehensive dental care, we carefully evaluate third molars and recommend removal when they threaten your oral health. This preventive measure helps avoid complications like crowding, infection, or damage to adjacent teeth.

 

Drs. Huelsman evaluate each case individually, considering factors like bone density, tooth position, and overall health to determine the most appropriate extraction method. Our advanced imaging technology helps plan precise, efficient procedures while prioritizing your comfort and quick recovery.

Recovery Timeline After Tooth Extractions

01

First 24 Hours

The initial day focuses on clot formation and bleeding control. Keep gauze in place as directed, maintain head elevation, and use ice packs for swelling. Consume only cool liquids and very soft foods. This period requires the most care to ensure proper healing begins.
02

Days 2-3

Swelling typically reaches its peak during this time. Continue ice therapy and begin prescribed salt water rinses. While discomfort may persist, you’ll notice a gradual improvement. Most patients can transition to soft, lukewarm foods while avoiding the extraction site.
03

First Week

Swelling subsides, and comfort improves notably. Regular oral hygiene can resume with careful attention around the extraction area. Most patients return to normal eating habits, though caution is still advised with very hard or crunchy foods.
04

Long-Term Healing

Complete socket healing occurs over several months as new bone fills the space. If tooth replacement is planned, Drs. Huelsman will monitor your healing and discuss timing for the next steps in your dental care journey.

Post-Operative Advice Following Extractions

  1. After surgery, some light bleeding is possible. This can be reduced by applying pressure to the extraction area, by biting hard on a chilled, damp gauze for half an hour. Lie with your head raised and do this every half hour, until the bleeding subsides. A pink saliva tinge is commonplace for twenty-four hours after surgery. Contact Huelsman Family Dental if the bleeding doesn’t subside.
  2. Avoid smoking, spitting or using straws. This will generate a sucking motion and hinder your recovery and/or encourage bleeding. Saliva needs to be gently evacuated.
  3. Do not rinse your mouth for twenty-four hours after surgery. Then, start by rinsing with half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of hot water four times daily. Rinsing more frequently than this will ease the wound further. Carry on rinsing for one week post surgery, unless otherwise stated.
  4. Apply an ice pack to your face for as long as possible during the first two days after surgery. This will lessen any swelling. Try doing this in twenty minute intervals.
  5. Consume a light diet on the first day after surgery and drink lots of cool liquids.
  6. Brush your teeth as normal the day after surgery. However, be careful when brushing the area near to the extraction site.
  7. Swelling is expected after oral surgery. This should subside after forty-eight hours.