Tooth Extractions Burlington Township, NJ
You and Dr. Prousi or Dr. McKinlay 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 have 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, in most cases, Drs. Prousi or McKinlay will discuss alternatives to extractions as well as replacement of the extracted tooth.
The Tooth Extraction Process
At the time of extraction the doctor will need to numb your tooth, jaw bone and gums that surround the area with a local anesthetic.
During the extraction process you will feel a lot of pressure. This is from the process of firmly rocking the tooth in order to widen the socket 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.
Sectioning a Tooth
Some teeth require sectioning. This is a very common procedure done when a tooth is so firmly anchored in its socket or the root is curved and the socket can’t expand enough to remove it. The doctor simply cuts the tooth into sections then removes each section one at a time.
After Tooth Extraction
For details on home care after tooth extraction, see the page “After Extractions” under “Surgical Instructions”.
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Patient Review from Marty M
We had a wonderful experience for my son’s extra tooth extraction. The staff is curtious, polite, and very accomodating. The doctor is an outstanding and very patient dentist, who managed to deal with an uncooperative 7 year-old. The tooth extraction took 5 seconds and my son had no complications from it what so ever. Very thankful to Dr. Prousi-great guy and top notch dentist!
- Marty M
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my visit with dr. prousi and his staff was excellent. I had a tooth extracted and through it all he was very thoughtful and made me very confident with his ability to pull the tooth with precaution as to not hurt me in anyway. I would sincerely recommend him to my family and friends and also I would go back to him if I had any more problems.
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Patient Review from Monika Madan
Dr. Prousi was outstanding. He did an amazing work on my extraction. No pain whatsoever. I had an extraction done at another facility approx 7 years ago and it was painful...had to take ibuprofen few times but Dr. Prousi was extremely gentle and my pain was at zero the day of and even the following day...I am so impressed with Dr. Prousi's services...I would highly recommend this office to my family and friends.
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Dr. Prousi was the best doctor I have ever had. He advised me exactly step by step what the procedure would entail, and made me feel so comfortable. If he did all other dental procedures, I would only go to him! Thank you so much for putting me at ease!
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After waiting over a year to have a tooth extracted and prepared for an implant, I was very satisfied with Dr. Prousi and his staff. Every step from consultation to follow up was handled professionally and helped put me at ease. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone needing an oral surgeon.
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