Dental Extractions Palo Alto | Oral Surgery Palo Alto

You and your dentist may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed. Others may have advanced periodontal disease or are broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth) or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
The removal of a single tooth can lead to problems related to your chewing ability, problems with your jaw joint, and shifting teeth, which can have a major impact on your dental health.
To avoid these complications, our doctors will discuss alternatives to extractions as well replacement of the extracted tooth.

The Tooth Extraction Process Palo Alto

At the time of dental extraction the doctor will need to numb your tooth, jawbone, and gums that surround the area with a local anesthetic. During the dental extraction process you will feel pressure. This is from the process of preparing the tooth for removal. You feel the pressure without pain as the anesthetic has numbed the nerves stopping the transference of pain, yet the nerves that transmit pressure are not profoundly affected. If you do feel pain at any time during the extraction, please let us know right away.

Tooth Extraction After Care Palo Alto

Dr. Hansen will provide detailed after care instructions after the procedure, to supply you with the information you need to reduce your recovery time. In general, if swelling occurs, you can place ice on your face for ten minutes and off for 20 minutes. Repeat this cycle as you feel necessary for up to 24 hours.

Pain & Medications
If you experience pain, you might use non-prescription pain relief medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Eating After Teeth Extractions
For most extractions, make sure you do your chewing away from the extraction site. Stay away from hot liquids and alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. A liquid diet may be recommended for 24 hours.

Brushing & Cleaning After Teeth Extractions
After the extraction, avoid brushing the teeth near the extraction site for one day. After that you can resume gentle cleaning. Avoid commercial mouth rinses, as they tend to irritate the extraction site. Beginning 24 hours after the extraction, you can rinse with salt water (one teaspoon salt in a cup of warm water) after meals and before bed. Following the postoperative extraction instructions will reduce the chances of developing complications.

Healing After Teeth Extractions
After a tooth has been extracted there will be a resulting hole in your jawbone where the tooth was. In time, this will smooth and fill in with bone. This process can take many weeks or months. However after 1- 2 weeks you should no longer notice any inconvenience.

For further information please contact your Palo Alto Dentist Dr. Hansen Today at 650.326.3290.

First Visit Review

What a great experience. Totally organized with text and email reminders, exceptionally friendly and efficient staff, on-time appointment start late in the day, direct and succinct communication from Dr. Hansen, and straight forward billing and helpful insurance advice. Couldn’t have been better.

Jeff B.
Sleep Dentistry Review

Drs. Hansen and Jurash are employing state-of-the-art techniques to resolve sleep apnea. Not only is their tech cutting edge, but it fits seamlessly into their comfortable and welcoming environment conveniently placed in the heart of Palo Alto. This is truly a top-notch practice lead by very clinically skills dentists. For anyone who needs a mandibular advancement device and management that will strive for the best outcome and avoid complications this is a relationship worth establishing.

Anonymous
Sleep Apnea Treatment Review

Great customer service at the front desk. Clear communication from the physicians and medical staff about treatment. Will recommend this office to family and friends.

Anonymous
Who yelps their dentist? either a very happy or very unhappy customer. Yes I am very happy with Dr Hansen and team.

Over the years I have moved many times and finding a dentist in my new city has always been a pain. About 5 years ago I moved to Palo Alto and started going to Dr Hansen… And now I live in Walnut Creek and still make my way across the bay to palo alto to get my dental work done here. Never wait more than a few minutes to be seen, my hygienist is the best and pays close attention to the things that I hate and makes them painless (thank you Erica), and Dr Hansen is great.

John C.
Concord, CA
I cannot recommend Dr. Hansen and associates enough. Because I moved a few times, I didn’t have a regular dentist for about 5 years. They took me in and did a thorough evaluation, cleaning, and gave me great advice. As a physician myself, I appreciate the time my dentist and the hygienists take to explain what they think is going on (I have gum issues!) and how we might improve it.

On top of outstanding care, it’s a lovely office with really truly nice people. Recently I had some tooth pain, and they got me into the office within a day, diagnosed my problem and set me up with another cleaning all within 45 min. I got a follow up call 2 days later from my dentist to make sure everything was working out. At every visit, they have a printout of how much everything will cost at the next appt and what my insurance will pay before I walk out the door. In case it couldn’t get any better, they watch patients’ kids for them during appointments (!).

I’ve never really felt compelled to yelp anything in my life, but I’m starting today. It’s the least I can do for Dr. Hansen, Dr. Jurash, and everybody at the office for the care they’ve given me.

Maria L.
Stanford, CA
Easily the best dentist I’ve ever been to. The staff are friendly, organised, and very helpful. The dentist is very thorough and does a great job. I just moved to the Bay Area and found this dentist through a coworker. I recommend it to all.

Shane A.
Reno, NV

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