{"id":9982,"date":"2019-09-20T09:20:14","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T09:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/when-is-tooth-extraction-necessary\/"},"modified":"2019-09-20T09:20:14","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T09:20:14","slug":"when-is-tooth-extraction-necessary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/when-is-tooth-extraction-necessary\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary begin - editable - r01 13974 Xv4.484  Wv10.170 j25 rf -->\n<div class=\"services-page\">\n<section class=\"inner-topbar bg-primary\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"page-data\"><!-- Page Level Content -->\n<link itemprop=\"audience\" href=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Patient\" \/>\n<link itemprop=\"specialty\" href=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Dentistry\" \/>\n<link rel=\"prev\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/general-dentist\/ \/>\n<link rel=\"next\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/wisdom-teeth-extraction\/ \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary\" \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"about\" content=\"When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?\" \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Is your tooth extraction really necessary? 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We are not interested in extracting teeth unless absolutely necessary. In fact, if you damage a tooth, our preferred method of treatment is to restore it using dental veneers or dental crowns. There are times, however, where we do recommend visiting our dental office located at <a title=\"Our Address: 6512 Laurel Canyon Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91606\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/BhrqYaKq3s6y94dM6\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"MS-Located-at-0\">6512 Laurel Canyon Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91606<\/a> for an extraction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- \/.end intro text -->\n<!-- Contact Form -->\n<div class=\"col s12 m6 l4\">\n<div class=\"content-block\">\n<div class=\"form-wrapper-default bg-form z-depth-1\">\n<div class=\"contact-form\"><div class=\"form-title bg-primary\">Request An Appointment<\/div><div class=\"inner-form-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f9814-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9982#wpcf7-f9814-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"9814\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"5.9.8\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f9814-o1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"input-field col s12\" style=\"margin-bottom: -10px;\">\n        <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"FullName\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"First &amp; 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In some cases, dental damage is only part of the problem and immediate solutions are necessary. If possible, we will restore the tooth using dental bonding, dental veneers, or dental crowns. However, if the problem is urgent, a tooth extraction may be necessary. If you do need an emergency dentist, call <a title=\"Click to call SoCal Dental Care at (818) 821-8308\" href=\"tel:+1-818-821-8308\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"CTC-Phone-Formatted-0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(818) 821-8308<\/a> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">An infection has spread.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>If you have a bad dental infection, visit a dental office as soon as possible. It will be obvious if the infection has spread since you will experience intense discomfort that will make it difficult to bite down, chew, or even carry on with daily activities. We recommend coming in at the first sign of a toothache so we can treat the infection before it reaches the point of being severe. However, if you have delayed an appointment and are now in intense pain, you may need a tooth extraction just to get rid of the infection quickly. While not ideal, we can eliminate the source of the problem, prescribe you antibiotics, and then replace the tooth or teeth in the future with dental crowns and bridges or dental implants.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.col -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.row -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.main-service-content .section-block --><!-- \/sContent mute -->\n\n<div class=\"call-out center-align bg-secondary\"><!-- sContent-Yelp -->\n<p id=\"yelp-reviews-north-hollywood-ca\"><i class=\"fa fa-yelp fa-lg\"><\/i> Check out what others are saying about our tooth extraction support services on Yelp: <a title=\"Search Yelp for When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary North Hollywood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/socal-dental-care-north-hollywood\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TLBC text-contrast\" id=\"CLYP-When-is-Tooth-Extraction-Necessary\">When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary North Hollywood<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.call-out --><!-- \/sContent-Yelp -->\n\n<div class=\"main-service-content section-block\"><!-- sContent Background -->\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col s12 m12 l12\">\n<h2 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">The cost to restore the tooth is too great.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>We accept most insurance plans and can also discuss various payment options with you. However, we also realize that sometimes restorative dental work can be cost prohibitive. This is not an inexpensive teeth whitening procedure. Instead, removing an infection can require a full root canal and restoration afterward. If you are in a situation where you cannot afford a root canal, you may want to consider a tooth extraction and then replace the tooth later on when you have the funds to do so. This will address the immediate problem, which is to remove the infection.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Your wisdom teeth are impacted.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>One of the most common reasons parents ask, \"When is a tooth extraction necessary?\" is because their child is developing wisdom teeth. At SoCal Dental Care, we do not always extract wisdom teeth. If there is enough room in the mouth for this third set of molars and they are growing in straight, they may be able to remain in the mouth. However, it does not work this way for most people. In fact, it is more common for our patients to visit our dental practice complaining that their wisdom teeth hurt. This can happen when they grow in impacted. The actual growth of them can cause discomfort and push other teeth forward (inconvenient if you or your child has had braces). As they grow in impacted or sideways, space will be created for food to become trapped, and this area often becomes infected. In this way, wisdom teeth can pose a health risk. As a cosmetic dentistry office, we can remove them.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.col -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.row -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.main-service-content .section-block --><!-- \/sContent Background -->\n\n<div class=\"section-block bg-primary\"><!-- sContent secondary -->\n<a name=\"what-happens-during-the-extraction\"><\/a>\n<h2 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\" class=\"text-contrast center-align\">The Extraction Process<\/h2>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>While the first question we hear is, \"When is a tooth extraction necessary?\", the second is always about the process. We understand that our patients are often intimidated by the prospect of needing to have a tooth extracted. This is a process that most people grow up fearing, in part because of popular movies and television conveying an extraction as something truly horrible. The good news is that we can complete the extraction gently, quickly, and while keeping you comfortable. When looking for a \"dentist near me\" to complete an extraction, be sure to visit one who offers sedation. We do and we will use it to help you relax. Before we get started, you will be sedated and you will receive medication to numb the area.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">If your tooth has grown in straight\u2026<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>We can typically grasp the tooth, wiggle it, and gently but quickly pull it out. This process happens quickly, and afterward, we will clean the area and place gauze there to stop the bleeding.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">If your tooth is impacted\u2026<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>As a cosmetic dentist, we remove impacted teeth as a matter of course. This process, however, is far more complicated because an impacted tooth cannot be pulled. Instead, we have to cut open the gum tissue that surrounds the tooth so we can fully access it. In some cases, other bone or tissue has to be cut away so we have full access to the tooth and can pull it out. If necessary, we may need to pull it out one piece at a time. Afterward, we will clean the area, replace the gum flap, place sutures if necessary, and treat it with gauze.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"main-service-content section-block bg-body-complement\"><!-- sContent Background -->\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col s12 m12 l12\">\n<a name=\"recovery-process\"><\/a>\n<h2 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">The Recovery Process After a Tooth Extraction<\/h2>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>At SoCal Dental Care, we warn patients that they will be sore for several days and that they will experience some swelling. This is perfectly natural and can be controlled by taking ibuprofen and placing a cold compress or icepack on your face in the area where the tooth was extracted. We encourage our patients to do so for 15 minutes at a time. In preparation for your tooth extraction, you should buy plenty of JELL-O, yogurt, applesauce, and anything else you can eat without actually needing to chew. Within a couple of days, you should be able to add solids back into your diet but will need to be cautious until the area has healed completely.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.col -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.row -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.main-service-content .section-block --><!-- \/sContent Background -->\n\n<div class=\"call-out bg-secondary\"><!-- Call-out block -->\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Schedule an Appointment<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>To find out if you need a tooth extraction, call <a title=\"Click to call SoCal Dental Care at 818-821-8308\" href=\"tel:+1-818-821-8308\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"CTC-Phone-Hyphens-0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">818-821-8308<\/a> and schedule an appointment with SoCal Dental Care. We will be happy to answer any questions you have, schedule your procedure, and replace your teeth with dental implants or dental crowns and bridges once the extraction has been completed.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.call-out --><!-- \/Call-out block -->\n<div class=\"faq-section section-block bg-primary\"><!-- sContent secondary -->\n<h5 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\" class=\"text-contrast center-align\">Questions Answered on This Page<\/h5>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. When is a tooth extraction necessary?\" href=https:\/\/www.socaldentalcare.com\/north-hollywood-ca\/when-is-tooth-extraction-necessary\/#when-is-tooth-extraction-necessary class=\"TLBC\" id=\"SPQA-When-is-Tooth-Extraction-Necessary\">When is a tooth extraction necessary?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. 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