Dr. Brianne Luu of Azusa, California, is a dedicated dental professional who provides quality care at her facility, Gentle Care Dentistry. She offers family and cosmetic dentistry for patients in the community and prides herself on being one of the most proficient dentists in the area for both children and adults. When patients are told that they have infected, traumatized, or diseased teeth, they are often recommended to have dental extractions performed. A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth for various concerns. Patients looking for a dental professional that offers tooth extractions “near me” can ask about this service at Gentle Care Dentistry.

What type of extraction will I need?

There are two types of dental extractions provided by Dr. Brianne Luuzz:   simple extraction and surgical extraction. These are best described based on the position of the tooth that needs to be removed. If the tooth is underneath the gum line and has not yet erupted, it will require surgical extraction. Surgical extraction requires Dr. Luu to access the tooth by cutting into the gums and removing the tooth from the bone of the jaw. That is a more invasive removal than a simple extraction. Simple removal is done when the tooth is accessible above the gum line and requires a single instrument to wedge the tooth out of the bone socket. This type of extraction is done with proper anesthetics and sedation and can be completed in just a few minutes.

Are dental extractions painful?

Everything performed at Gentle Care Dentistry is done with the patient’s comfort in mind. Along with other procedures, Dr. Brianne Luu utilizes anesthetics to numb the area and eliminate pain. For patients with mild to moderate dental fears, she may also use a mild form of sedation to relax the patient before and during their procedure. Patients may have some mild discomfort after the procedure, but this is addressed sufficiently using over-the-counter pain-relieving medications such as Tylenol.

How do I find out more about scheduling a tooth extraction appointment? 

If you have been advised that you could benefit from the extraction of one or more teeth, we welcome you to book an appointment with our dentist by calling +1 626-466-9596. Our facility is located in Azusa, California, at 232 North Azusa Avenue and accepts new patients and families.

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