As we grow older, the risk of serious oral health issues that could threaten smile stability increases. For example, dry mouth and issues like gum disease could lead to loose or missing teeth. In some cases, these may need to be extracted to protect smiles from worsening pain. Fortunately, our mobile dentists can visit patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities throughout the Los Angeles, CA, area!
When Teeth Need to Be Removed
When does a tooth need to be removed? When a patient develops a cavity or a dental infection that is not treated in a timely manner with a filling or crown, then our team could recommend removal to prevent the spread of infection or the onset of tooth loss. When people are confined to their homes or assisted living centers or hospitals, this could mean issues like tooth decay and infection develop due to lack of regular care. For many, dry mouth due to illness or medication could increase the risk of not only cavities but periodontal disease too, which can loosen teeth and cause them to require extraction. If a patient has advanced tooth loss, then removal could pave the way for a set of dentures.
Planning and Preparing for a Tooth Extraction
With our portable dental units, we can bring the office to your family member’s bedside. For a more comfortable treatment like tooth extraction, we could conduct x-rays with the portable unit to identify the position of the tooth and assess the state of the jawbone, so the procedure can be planned with detail. We often consult with the patient’s physician too. Our team will plan the process carefully and offer anesthesia and sedation to ensure your loved one is comfortable as we gently remove the tooth or teeth in question.
What Happens Next?
Once the tooth has been removed, we will provide detailed aftercare instructions to family members and the facility itself, so everyone knows what to do to aid in the healing process. We can also return for a follow-up visit to ensure everything is healing properly and to monitor their oral health. Along with treatments like tooth extraction, we also offer checkups and cleanings to keep a close eye on smiles of all ages! If you have any questions about how we offer mobile dentistry for patients in Los Angeles and surrounding communities, then please contact our team today.
Talk to Your Los Angeles, CA, Mobile Dentist Today
If your loved one needs to have a tooth or teeth removed, we can help with an on-site tooth extraction. We want to boost smiles in Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding communities. Give us a call today at HomeCare Dentists in Orange County at (800) 382-3938.