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When is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
The thought of having a tooth pulled may seem daunting, but tooth extractions are considered standard dental treatments. Tooth extraction services can be obtained at the office of Natalie K. Provenzano DDS, Inc in San Jose by their in-house Board Certified Oral Surgeon, Dr. Or Simel. Before recommending extraction, Dr. Provenzano or Dr. Simel will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine if it’s the best course of action for treatment. In some instances, tooth removal is necessary to curtail the spread of infection and restore your oral health.
When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
Dr. Natalie Provenzano may recommend extracting a tooth that’s been irreparably damaged by decay to stop the infection, protect healthy teeth and restore your oral health. Other instances where it may be necessary to extract a tooth are:
- Your tooth has suffered extensive damage due to severe trauma or injury
- Overcrowding, putting teeth at risk of growing crooked
- To make room for teeth to shift into alignment during an orthodontic treatment
- Impacted wisdom teeth
Working with an experienced specialist for tooth removal is key to effective, pain-free extraction services. Dr. Or Simel and his team of oral surgery assistants have ample experience with tooth extractions and will ensure you have safe, successful treatment.
Types of Tooth Extraction
There are two types of tooth extraction: simple and surgical. If your tooth is visible above the gum line and can be reached with forceps, chances are it can be removed through a simple extraction. A surgical extraction requires cutting into your gum to remove a tooth. It’s generally done for impacted wisdom teeth or broken teeth that can’t be removed any other way. Both procedures are performed using anesthesia for pain-free treatment.
Tooth Extraction Recovery
After your extraction, we’ll give you detailed instructions on how to care for the extraction site to expedite your recovery. We’ll also prescribe medication to relieve pain and reduce your risk of infection following your procedure. We recommend limiting strenuous activities, avoiding hot drinks, and not using a straw until the area has healed.
Tooth Extraction Procedure Near Me in San Jose
For safe and effective tooth extraction services with an experienced specialist Oral Surgeon in San Jose, CA, contact Dr. Natalie Provenzano’s office at (408) 226-2542.
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Dr. Or Simel
Dr. Natalie Provenzano has been practicing dentistry since 2002 when she graduated from the University of Southern California Dental School in the class’ top 10. She served on the school’s ethics committee and was a member of the Oral Sedation Team and the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. She also received the American Association of Women Dentists’ Female Dentist of the Year Award.
Also an alumnus of Loyola Marymount University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Biology, Dr. Provenzano was an active member of Ignatians Service Organization and Delta Gamma Fraternity and was chosen for the Order of Omega and Delta Sigma Nu Honor Societies.
Oral surgeon Dr. Or Simel has been practicing dentistry since 2009. He is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry (DDS), UCSF School of Medicine (MD), Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, (BS/Biology), and UCSF School of Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery). He graduated Summa Cum Laude and was on the Dean’s List, and National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association.
Together, they provide exceptional general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to patients of all ages in the area.