My dentist wants to pull out a baby tooth that is bad...I'm 27...lol. Will this hurt a lot? Or should it be real quick? Does it take as long to pull as an adult tooth??
2007-02-05 01:06:00 · 5 answers · asked by Liz S 3 in Health ➔ Dental
It won't take as long to extract because the roots aren't as long as the permanent dentition's are. The root probably hasn't dissolved, I'm guessing your missing your permanent tooth due to your age. It's the eruption of the permanent tooth that causes the roots of the deciduous teeth to dissolve, so if you don't have one the roots are probably intact but not nearly as long.
The extraction process is much faster and easier for the patient, less force is needed to remove it. They can usually be removed without the use of forceps, just by pushing the tissue away from the tooth, a slight push down and then elevation of the tooth is all that's needed.
The anesthesia will take the same amount of time to work and for you to regain normal sensation. Your recovery time and soreness is greatly reduced, you will be advised post op home care instructions that you will need to follow. Usually you can eat normally, with the exclusion of hard crunchy foods that might damage the healing tissue.
Hope I've answered your questions and good luck! You'll do just fine, don't worry, it's a baby tooth that's been with you long enough.
2007-02-05 01:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really surprised you have a baby tooth at 27. Baby teeth do have roots, but I would think that by now they have dissolved and pulling it wouldn't be that bad. If he uses Novocaine, you won't feel it anyway.
2007-02-05 01:14:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It will be quick, but whether or not it hurts "a lot" depends on how your body deals with discomfort GENERALLY. It won't be the most comfortable feeling you've ever experienced though.
2007-02-05 01:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you will be fine, they will give you a numbing shot and you won't feel a thing, no worries.
2007-02-05 01:13:12 · answer #4 · answered by echc 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no i wont take long and u wont feel anything since u will take numbing shot
2007-02-05 01:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by max h 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋