When you come to Central Park Dental Clinic, our goal is for you to leave happy and smiling. If you need dental extractions in Burnaby, BC, our caring and professional staff wants to help you understand what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

What Is Dental Extraction?

Dental extraction refers to removing a tooth because of trauma or decay. Perhaps you were in an accident or didn’t practice good oral hygiene for a period of time. Maybe you have a wisdom tooth that is crowding your other teeth. Whatever the reason, sometimes dental extraction is the best course of action.

What Is the Dental Extraction Procedure?

In our office, the goal for our patients is to be comfortable during the procedure. You can expect to feel pressure during the dental extraction, but you will not feel pain. Once the dental extraction is complete, we will help you choose the best tooth replacement option.

Here’s what to expect:

• A typical dental extraction only takes twenty to forty minutes, so you don’t need to be concerned about a lengthy appointment.
• The first thing the dentist will do is numb the area around the tooth that will be extracted. The primary goal is patient comfort. You can expect the numbness to last several hours after the appointment, but that is nothing to be concerned about.
• Next, the dentist will use an instrument to loosen the tooth from the gums. The elevator is placed between the tooth that is being extracted and the adjacent tooth.
• Then, the dentist will gently remove the tooth. 
• Finally, your dental professionals will instruct you on caring for the dental extraction area once you get home. You will want to avoid drinking from a straw, smoking, or drinking alcohol. This will help you heal faster.

Call Us Today!

If you have questions or need more information about dental extractions in Burnaby, BC, please get in touch with us at (604) 438-5261. We look forward to hearing from you.