Tooth Extractions In Lakewood, Dallas

At your consultation, Dr. Robotham will perform an oral exam & take digital x-rays to look at the condition of your teeth and look for signs of infection or other severe damage.

We will administer local anesthesia to numb your mouth for the procedure, ensuring you don’t feel any pain or discomfort during the extraction. Also, if you feel uneasy about pulling a tooth, talk to Dr. Robotham about our dental sedation options to help you feel calm during your procedure.

If a tooth needs to be surgically removed, we will make an incision into the gums to access the tooth. From there, a dental elevator will loosen the tooth in its socket, and this severs the ligaments holding it in place.

After the tooth has been sufficiently loosened, we will use forceps to remove it. Sutures are typically only necessary for surgical extractions.

After removing a tooth, keeping the extraction area clean and infection-free is critical. Dr. Robotham provides each patient-specific tooth extraction aftercare instructions. Generally, tooth extraction aftercare instructions include gently swishing with an antimicrobial rinse several times each day, taking prescribed antibiotics and pain relievers as directed, and getting some rest. Give yourself at least two days away from rigorous activity to ensure a speedy recovery.