Tooth Extractions IN Joplin MO
You and Dr. Burnett or Dr. Bays 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. Burnett or Bays will discuss alternatives to extractions as well as replacement of the extracted tooth.
Do You Have a Tooth That Needs to be Removed?
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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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Praise God! I had two wisdom teeth on opposite sides removed and I hardly felt anything!!! There aren’t enough good words to express how wonderful, talented, professional, and caring Dr. Burnette is!!! And his staff are also very professional and nice! I drove myself home 50 miles no problem. Cant recommend this doctor, staff and facility enough! So thankful! 79 year old great grandma!
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I had to wait quite a while following consultation. I think someone forgot about me. Mistakes can happen. All in all though...quite pleased with the whole experience. Thank you all.
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Thank you to Dr Burnett and his staff and Maggie for helping me Wade through that insurance business.. it feels really good to have someone that knows what they're doing help you through these kind of times again thank you so much to Dr Burnett and his staff respectfully Martin
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Vertical patient with me. Extremely nice.
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Everyone was very good
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Would 100% recommend coming back here, empathetic and honest. I get anxious when it comes to the dentist and Dr. Burnett does amazing!
- Tyler H
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Dr.Burnett is great. He made sure I was comfortable and completely numb before continuing with anything. His bedside manner is amazing and I’d see him every time over.
- Marcy C
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Very happy with staff and procedure
- Michael C
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I had an extraction without anesthesia. The staff was awesome. The doctor was kind and explained everything he was doing. It was obvious the staff really cared about the patient.
- Cindy E
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I had a great first experience, I just want to thank Dr. Burnett for getting me in so fast and taking care of my problem! he did a fantastic job.
- tori D
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Excellent care. Very thorough and informative. Very friendly and caring.. would definitely use again and recommend to others.
- Sandi M
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Dr Bays did a wonderful job & loved the asst.s, would highly recommend this office!
- Helen H
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I hate dental work and it makes me anxious. This team took all the stress and anxiety out of the situation. Dr. Bays is very friendly and thoughtful. The entire office- from front desk, assistants, and nurses to Dr.- were great. Clean and nice setting. Would highly recommend to anyone.
- Amanda S
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Dr. Burnett was awesome.....very kind and efficient and I had very little pain. The healing process was amazing. His staff was wonderful too. I highly recommend Dr Burnett and Staff.
- Jeanne W
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I was overwhelmed with the staff and doctor thank you for all you do the only complaint it took way to long to get in for appointment and abstraction
- Michael O
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Everyone was professional and kind. It was a positive experience for me.
- Kristi W
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The extraction of my cracked molar was done quickly and I had very little discomfort afterwards. I did not require pain meds.
- Marlin R
