Tooth Extraction Services in Sedro-Woolley, WA

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A Necessary Step to Restore Your Dental Health

Advanced gum disease, severe decay or traumatic injury to a tooth can necessitate extraction. Severe gum disease can break down the ligaments holding teeth within the jaw and gums, so they loosen and often need to be extracted. When damage from a cracked or decayed tooth has impacted the dental pulp, a root canal can often save the tooth. Some people have limited room in their mouths and as a result, adult teeth grow in crooked.


This limited room is nearly always the case with wisdom teeth (third molars), which causes them to be impacted. In order to get orthodontics to move other teeth into proper alignment, it may be necessary to pull one or two teeth prior to placing braces. At Cascade Dental Implants, we’ll do everything we can to save your tooth, but a dental extraction in our Sedro-Woolley, WA offiuce is sometimes the best solution. The good news is that when our dentists Dr. Lemme & Dr. Keyes pull a troublesome tooth, this can completely eliminate your pain and other oral health problems. Request an appointment today to see how we can help!

Impacted Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Wisdom teeth are an additional set of molars that typically start to erupt during teenage years or young adulthood. The primary issue is that most people lack the room in their mouths to support them. As a result, problems can occur such as infection, crooked teeth, pain and/or damage to the jawbone. At Cascade Dental Implants in Sedro-Woolley, WA, we offer wisdom tooth removal for even the most more complex cases.

Advantages of Tooth Extraction

  • Eliminates infection and improves oral health
  • Dramatically reduces or completely eliminates pain
  • Prevents damage to other teeth and gums
  • Enables orthodontics to be placed
  • Allows permanent teeth to grow in properly

What to Expect During Your Tooth Extraction

At Cascade Dental Implants, we will assess your tooth’s condition and determine if extraction is necessary. Before the extraction procedure, we administer a local anesthetic to numb the gums at the extraction site. For more complex cases or wisdom teeth removal, various types of sedation are available, which we will discuss with you beforehand. Once the area is numb and/or sedation has taken effect, we use a tool called an elevator to loosen the tooth and then a forceps to carefully remove it from the socket. Once the tooth extraction is complete, the subsequent procedure involves filling the open socket with a dental implant. Dr. Lemme and Dr. Keyes recommend opting for dental implants as they provide a durable and well-preserved smile, leading to optimal functionality outcomes and maintaining bone density in the long run.

Recovery and Healing After a Tooth Extraction

After your tooth has been pulled, you’ll receive important postsurgical instructions with tips to manage any extraction-related pain or swelling and ensure proper healing. If residual pain persists after your extraction in Sedro Woolley, WA, we recommend taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for a few days. If a blood clot hasn’t formed or becomes dislodged and you experience severe pain, call our office immediately. It’s likely you developed dry socket, an uncommon extraction complication that exposes sensitive bone and nerves. Treatment involves placing medicated gauze in the socket to ease your pain and repeating this step as needed. For a simple extraction, the healing process can take up to a week. For extractions on molars, wisdom teeth or any other type of surgical extraction, healing can take longer. In most cases, you should be able to resume moderate activities 24 hours after your procedure.

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Why You Should Promptly Replace a Missing Tooth

It can be tempting to leave the empty space after getting a tooth pulled, but keep in mind a missing tooth can cause more than cosmetic problems. The empty space can cause surrounding teeth to shift and become misaligned. The first year after a tooth extraction, bone decreases by 25% and this progresses unchecked, which can lead to undesirable facial changes. If you postpone getting dental implants, you’ll likely need bone grafting. To ensure you can select from a full spectrum of tooth replacement options, we recommend scheduling a consultation at Cascade Dental Implants as soon as possible after an extraction in Sedro Woolley, WA. Dental implants require proper jawbone density to remain secure and strong. Once they integrate with your jawbone, the posts function like natural tooth roots and provide stimulation to keep the bone healthy. Dental bridges require modification of adjacent teeth and although they prevent shifting of adjacent teeth, they don’t prevent bone loss nor stimulate bone growth. Schedule an appointment with Cascade Dental Implants today to avoid these problems!