Tooth Extractions - Reliable Family Dental Care

Why Choose Our Family Dental Practice for Tooth Extractions?

A tooth extraction is the procedure commonly known as "pulling a tooth." Although the teeth that come in after we lose our set of baby teeth are meant to last a lifetime, this is not always the case. In fact, there are a number of reasons why tooth extraction may be necessary. Our family dental practice is prepared to perform tooth extractions for any patient, regardless of why they need the procedure in the first place.

Reasons for a tooth extraction may include, but are not limited to:

• The mouth is too crowded: In order to properly align the teeth, or for a tooth to break through the gum, a tooth or teeth may need to be removed to make room in the mouth.
• Infection: If tooth decay or damage reaches all the way to the pulp (the center of the tooth that contains the nerves and blood vessels), bacteria can enter and cause infection. Extraction may be necessary to prevent the spread of infection.
• Risk of infection: If your immune system is compromised, the risk of infection may be enough cause to pull the tooth.
• Periodontal (gum) disease: If this infection of the tissues and bones that surround the teeth have caused loosening of the teeth, it may be necessary to remove the tooth/teeth.

Contact us at (636) 239-7654 to learn more about our tooth extraction procedure. Rieser Family Dental looks forward to helping you. 

Understanding the Tooth Extraction Process

The dentist will start by numbing the area around the tooth using a local anesthetic. If the tooth is impacted or requires a more complex extraction, they may need to make an incision to access the tooth. The dentist will then gently loosen the tooth using specialized tools and remove it. Once the tooth is extracted, the area may be stitched if necessary.