Patients often feel nervous before a tooth extraction. This is completely natural. Thankfully, it’s also largely unwarranted!
When performed by a qualified dentist or oral surgeon and with proper anesthesia, a dental extraction is generally not a painful procedure. While you’ll likely feel pressure during the procedure, sharp pain should not enter the equation. This is because modern technology and techniques have made tooth removal with anesthesia extremely comfortable for most patients.
At El Dorado Hills Family Dental, Dr. Mohamad Albik and our outstanding dental team ensure that the area is thoroughly numbed and the patient is calm and pain-free before beginning. For more complex cases or anxious patients, sedation options are available to keep you calm and relaxed throughout.
Managing Your Post-Extraction Recovery
While discomfort during the procedure is minimal, it’s normal to experience some soreness once the anesthesia wears off. This is usually manageable with over-the-counter pain medication, cold compresses, and rest. Most people recover fully within a few days.
To minimize your risk of post-op complications, follow all aftercare instructions provided by your dentist carefully, including avoiding straws, smoking, and hard foods until the site heals.
Caring and Pain-Free Tooth Extractions in El Dorado Hills, CA
If you're looking for an El Dorado Hills dentist to guide you calmly and painlessly through the dental extraction process, from addressing all your pre-procedure concerns to an efficient extraction to optimal aftercare, contact Dr. Mohamad Albik and the excellent El Dorado Hills Family Dental team to schedule a consultation!