Reclaim Your Oral Health with Gentle Extractions and Grafting
Sometimes a tooth can’t be saved. When that happens, removing it is often the best way to protect your oral health. At Mashni Dentistry in East Lansing, Michigan, we make dental extractions and bone grafting simple, comfortable, and predictable. Our goal is to help you heal quickly and set the stage for a strong, healthy smile.
Why Do I Need a Dental Extraction?
At Mashni Dentistry, our goal is always to save your teeth through advanced restorative dental care. Still, there are instances when a tooth has to be removed to protect your smile.
You may require tooth removal services if you have:
- An irreversibly damaged or decayed tooth beyond saving
- Advanced gum disease
- An over-retained baby tooth
- A painful or impacted wisdom tooth
- An overcrowded tooth that prevents proper alignment
We approach dental extractions with compassion. We always explore every option first. If saving your tooth is possible, we will let you know. If not, extraction can protect the rest of your mouth and prevent bigger problems down the road.
What happens after tooth removal?
Extracting your tooth isn’t the end of the process. We see it as a clean slate to restore your smile with reliable restorations. Once a tooth is removed, we recommend filling the gap with an implant. While nothing quite compares to a natural tooth, a dental implant comes close. It’s secure, functional, beautiful, and offers unique benefits, such as jawbone preservation. If implants are not an option, we recommend bridges and partial dentures as equally good alternatives.
What is dental grafting?
After removing a tooth, the jawbone naturally begins to shrink in that area. That may not sound like a big deal, but it can be a concern long-term. Jawbone loss can change your bite if teeth shift, affect the supporting bone of teeth nearby, and limit your options for future treatments like dental implants.
The good news? A bone graft prevents this. It replaces the missing bone and encourages your body to grow new bone. The graft acts like a scaffold, providing your jaw with the support it needs to remain strong and healthy. Several types of bone grafts exist, including socket preservation, sinus lift, and bone augmentation. Our dentists will determine the best option after a consultation.
What can I expect during a dental extraction or grafting procedure?
Dental extraction and grafting involve surgery, but this shouldn’t worry you. Our office prioritizes your comfort and satisfaction, regardless of the procedure you undergo.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Consultation: We’ll examine your smile to establish your suitability for the procedure. Our team relies on advanced imaging technology to determine the best approach for your procedure.
- Keeping you comfortable: We use powerful anesthetics to keep the area completely numb as we work on you. Oral Sedation dentistry is also available to ensure a stress-free experience.
- Precise procedure: Whether it’s grafting or extraction, we employ gentle techniques and precision to achieve remarkable outcomes.
- Aftercare: We’ll provide easy-to-follow aftercare tips to ensure a seamless recovery. These guidelines cover diet, pain management, oral hygiene, and follow-up visits. Many patients are thrilled to discover recovery is much easier than they expect. Many return to their everyday life after a few days, although complete healing may take several weeks.
Do you need a dental graft or tooth removal?
If you need dental extraction or bone grafting, don’t wait. Getting the right care now can protect your smile for years to come. To get started, call (517) 399-2832 and schedule a consultation with Mashni Dentistry, serving patients from East Lansing, Lansing, Okemos, Haslett, and surrounding communities.
