{"id":2388,"date":"2018-08-02T01:00:27","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T01:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/?page_id=2388"},"modified":"2023-03-24T15:49:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T15:49:00","slug":"tooth-extraction-procedure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/tooth-extraction-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(2,2,2,0.73);background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Hero-23-300x169.jpg&quot;);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-blend-mode: overlay;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; 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When a tooth is severely damaged by decay or if it\u2019s cracked, our team of dental experts will try to find a way to fill it, give your tooth a new crown, or any other procedure and treatment that might help. However, if there\u2019s too much damage, the tooth will have to be removed. It also applies to teeth that are very loose and can no longer be saved even by bone grafting.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"550\" height=\"337\" alt=\"Tooth Extraction Procedure\" title=\"Tooth Extraction Procedure\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tooth-extraction.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tooth-extraction-200x123.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tooth-extraction-400x245.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tooth-extraction.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.69;\"><h2 id=\"other_reasons_for_tooth_removal\">Reasons For Tooth Extraction<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cda.org\/\">California Dental Association<\/a>, \u201cPrevention is the key to keeping your teeth healthy and your smile beautiful for a lifetime.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the extra tooth is blocking a new one from emerging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the baby teeth don\u2019t fall out right in time to let the permanent teeth out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wisdom-tooth-extractions\/\">Wisdom teeth removal<\/a> is also a common reason<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dental emergency. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create space for people who are thinking of getting braces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who are currently receiving radiation treatment to the neck and head<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are currently receiving cancer drugs may be more susceptible to getting infected teeth due to a lower immune system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the teeth are prone to developing an infection right after undergoing an organ transplant. People who underwent the procedure have a higher risk of infection because of the drugs they are taking to lower their immune system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases where the wisdom teeth or third molars are causing pain, decayed or infected. They may also be pulled out to prevent irritating the gums if they are stuck in the jaw and fail to erupt properly. If there\u2019s a need to remove all 4 wisdom teeth, they may be taken out in a single visit to the clinic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re near Fullerton, CA, come and visit us today!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22px;line-height:1.23;\"><h3 id=\"preparation_teeth_extraction\">Preparation<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure proper and safe removal, an X-ray of your teeth and mouth is recommended. Your full dental and medical history, as well as a list of all the medicines you are taking, will also be taken. Proper hygiene is needed before any procedure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you\u2019ll be having your wisdom teeth taken out, you\u2019ll be required to get a panoramic X-ray done. This is an imaging study where a picture of all your teeth will be taken. It can serve as a great guide for the procedure as it can show the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wisdom teeth\u2019s impact on nearby teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The relationship of your upper teeth with your sinuses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The relationship of your lower teeth with the nerve on your jawbones. The alveolar nerve enables your lower teeth, lip, chin, and jaw to feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of infections, bone diseases, and tumors in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are dentists who\u2019ll make you take antibiotics prior and right after your surgery. This is typically done when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a presence of an infection during the surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the immune system is weak<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the procedure lasts longer than usual<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are currently experiencing any special health condition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the procedure is done, you\u2019ll need to get someone else to take you home. Your dentist will give you a complete list of instructions you\u2019ll need to follow post-surgery. Make sure that you closely follow them to avoid complications. Having your dental office near Fullerton, CA will be more convenient for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22px;line-height:1.23;\"><h3 id=\"how_teeth_pulling_performed\">How It\u2019s Performed<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, extractions have two types:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>A simple extraction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is performed by general dentists. In the procedure, your dentist will first loosen up the affected tooth with an elevator. After that, he\u2019ll use forceps to completely remove the tooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared with the first type, <\/span><b>a surgical extraction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a bit more complex. Usually, it\u2019s performed when the affected tooth gets broken at the gum line or if a tooth hasn&#8217;t come out yet. This procedure is generally performed by oral surgeons but general dentists near you can also perform, too. In the procedure, the dentist will create a small cut into the affected gum. If necessary, a bit of bone removal may also be performed in order to pull the tooth out.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, an injection of a local anesthetic is enough. If you are feeling a little more nervous and anxious than usual, you may be given drugs to make you feel more at ease. As for surgical extraction, your anesthesia may be given through your veins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are placed under conscious sedation, you\u2019ll get steroids and other necessary medications through an IV line. Steroids are crucial to the procedure to minimize pain and swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can expect to feel pressure during the extraction, there shouldn&#8217;t be any pain. If you feel that way, don\u2019t hesitate to tell your dentist right away. Go and see our skilled and friendly team if you&#8217;re in or near Fullerton today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22px;line-height:1.23;\"><h3 id=\"after_the_removal\">Following The Procedure<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right after the procedure, you\u2019ll receive a detail instruction on how you can prepare and what you can expect. If you are concerned about your missing teeth, make sure to ask your dentist before leaving his office. Our proficient and caring team will answer any of your inquiries so come and visit us if you&#8217;re near Fullerton.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect minor discomfort even if you just went for a simple extraction. With that, your dentist will prescribe pain relievers to minimize or eliminate the discomfort. You also have the option to take over-the-counter medicines. Some of your great options include ibuprofen like Motrin and Advil. Be sure to ask your dentist about the right dose.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain should be expected following surgical extractions. The level of pain you\u2019ll feel will depend on how difficult the extraction is. In most cases, the pain goes away after a few days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since an incision performed in the mouth can bleed more than having an incision on your skin, you\u2019ll be asked to bite on a piece of gauze for about 20 t0 30 minutes to enable the blood to clot. It should completely stop a day after the surgery so make sure you don\u2019t disturb any clot that forms on the affected area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply ice packs or warm compresses to minimize any swelling present.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to eat foods that are soft and cool for several days after the procedure. If you feel comfortable, you can try eating other types of food.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At about 24 hours after the procedure, rinse your mouth with warm salt water gently. This is to make sure that the surgical site remains clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If stitches are required, your dentist will choose one that can dissolve on its own. That process can take about 1 to 2 weeks. If the stitches fail to dissolve, the dentist will need to remove them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid smoking, using straws or spitting after surgery. This can pull the blood clot away from the surgical site. Also, remember not to smoke on the day of the surgery until 24 to 72 hours after tooth extraction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Discover experienced dentist near me<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ededed;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22px;line-height:1.23;\"><h3 id=\"risks_of_teeth_removal\">Risks Of Tooth Extraction<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry socket happens in 3% to 4% of extraction cases. It develops when a blood clot fails to form or breaks down way too early. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a dry socket, your underlying bone gets exposed to the external environment, causing pain, bad taste, and weird odor. It usually begins causing discomfort three days post-surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With impacted teeth, dry sockets can happen in 30% of cases. This makes removal a lot more likely. And if you smoke on your surgery day, you\u2019ll be adding greater risk to the procedure. The same thing can happen with women who are taking birth control pills. With that, a dry socket needs to be treated properly with a medicated dressing to eliminate pain, prevent further complications, and promote healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure has the potential to cause an infection but you\u2019re not likely to get it if your immune system is in perfect condition. In addition, here are some of the other potential issues you need to keep an eye out for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damage to nearby teeth, like fractures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete extraction where a tooth\u2019s root remains under. This typically happens when a small root tip is left in place to prevent infections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of fractured jaw after application of pressure during removal. This typically happens more in people of old age due to thinning of the jaw bone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An upper back molar surgery typically develops a hole in the sinus due to the procedure. If the small hole doesn\u2019t close in a few weeks, surgery may be required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soreness of jaw muscles and joints can make it difficult for you to keep your mouth open wide. This can happen with injections or when you are holding your mouth under a lot of pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although uncommon, numbness in the lower lip and chin for a long duration can happen due to damage to the inferior alveolar nerve. It can take 3 to 6 months to fully heal. In some cases, however, the effects can last permanently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Come and visit our dental practice if you are nearby Fullerton.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:22;--minFontSize:22px;line-height:1.23;\"><h3 id=\"when_you_should_call_a_professional\">When You Should Call A Professional<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should give your oral surgeon a call if you experience any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling becomes severe<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s redness, chills, and fever<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s difficulty swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presence of oozing and uncontrolled bleeding after 24 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness of the lip, chin or tongue 3 to 4 hours post-procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presence of severe pain at the extraction site which can signal the development of a dry socket<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the presence of an infection, you\u2019ll be prescribed with antibiotics which you have to take as recommended by your dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience a safe tooth extraction from our team of dental experts. You can always give us a call to see if your insurance covers the procedure. You can book an appointment today in Orange County. Visit us if you&#8217;re in or near Fullerton, CA. 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