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.

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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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Very considerate of how you’re doing throughout the procedure making sure you’re not in any pain.

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Dr Barnett and his staff are great to work with. Like most people, I don't like to go to dentist but his staff is so nice and knowledgeable, they make me feel at ease. Dr Barnett is fantastic. He tells you everything he is going to do before he does it. Very nice guy. Icing on the cake- they play great music.!

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Doctor and Staff were very nice and professional. There was no discomfort during or after the procedure. No swelling no pain!

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All were very efficient and knowledgeable. Dr Bays very personable and answered all my questions. He spent the time to make me comfortable with my procedure. His staff is awesome, friendly, efficient and supportive

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I love that the entire staff from scheduling, billing, to actual procedure and everyone involved, I was treated like a person, not just another procedure. I highly recommend them!

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The staff was very kind. The ladies all helped me by answering my questions, having a normal conversation and even had the ladies hold my hand to help keep me calm through the entire process. Doctor was very kind and polite and explained everything he was doing in a calm manner. Doctor was never pushy. Doctor was informed about my past dental experience and made sure Iwas comfortable as possible the entire time.

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