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COVID-19 Update from Aberdeen Smiles

 

To Our Patients,

We understand and deeply respect that you may be concerned about coronavirus in public places, even at our state-of-the-art sterilized office.

Our first priority is always the health and well-being of our patients. And that is a priority we take extremely seriously, even with the current disruptions we’re all experiencing.

It has been a very difficult decision, but we have decided that it is in the best interest of our community, our team, and our patients that we not see patients for the time being.

If you do have a scheduled appointment, we will be reaching out to you directly to get you rescheduled to a future date.

This is just one more way that we can show our high level of care for you … and for everyone in our community. We very much look forward to seeing you, your family, and your friends very soon.

As always, if you have any questions, please call our office at 605-277-9049.

Sincerely,

Dr. Valerie Drake
Aberdeen Smiles

Protect Your Smile With Gentle Tooth Extractions in Aberdeen

Tooth extractions in Aberdeen, SD could make your mouth healthier. Whether your tooth is severely damaged, decayed, or impacted, Dr. Drake can help. We even have an oral surgeon and dentist anesthesiologist on staff. Aberdeen Smiles handles our tooth extractions in-house, saving you a trip to a specialist. When you visit us for your extraction, we can:

  • Prevent a tooth infection from spreading
  • Stop the pain of a severely decayed or damaged tooth
  • Prepare you for orthodontic care
  • Make room for teeth replacements

Get the help you need at Aberdeen Smiles. Call 605-277-9049 today to schedule your consultation or same-day emergency visit. Sedation is available to keep you completely relaxed.

We’ll Remove Teeth If Necessary to Improve Your Oral Health

Keeping your natural teeth is always our goal, unless keeping them will harm the rest of your smile. Here are some examples of times when keeping your original teeth is not what’s best for your mouth:

  • Tooth Decay – Tooth decay in one tooth can spread to others. While a tooth filling is an effective treatment for a small cavity, severe tooth decay can make it impossible for your natural tooth to remain in your smile.
  • Broken or Cracked Tooth – A broken or cracked tooth is a dental emergency. If your tooth can be repaired with a dental crown, we can do that. If not, we can remove and replace your tooth.
  • Crowded Mouth – Our team can determine if a tooth or teeth need to be removed to improve your oral health. This may also improve the outcome of future orthodontic treatment.
  • Impacted Teeth – If you have a tooth that does not erupt properly, it can damage your smile. Removing the impacted tooth, including wisdom teeth, can relieve your dental pain and keep your other teeth safe from harm as well.

Tooth removal is oral surgery. Knowing this can cause some people dental anxiety, but your comfort is important to every member of our compassionate team. We can provide dental sedation to keep you relaxed during your procedure. You can also feel confident knowing you are in the hands of experienced doctors.

Avoid Issues With Problematic Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth (third molars) are the last teeth to erupt. These extra molars in the back of your mouth often cause issues such as crowding, pain, and an increased risk of cavities and gum disease. Wisdom teeth removal can be tricky, which is why it’s important to visit a practice you can trust with this procedure.

If you need any tooth extractions in Aberdeen, SD, call 605-277-9049 or schedule an appointment . Our friendly team at Aberdeen Smiles will be glad to help.

Common Questions About Tooth Removal/Extractions

While we try to save teeth whenever we can, there are times when a tooth extraction is better for your long-term oral health. A tooth that is severely damaged due to decay or infection or an injury should be removed and replaced. Impacted teeth, including wisdom teeth, can increase your risk for a variety of health problems. Removing teeth also may make orthodontic care or teeth replacements easier.

We take every precaution to keep your treatments as painless as possible at our practice. This includes providing both local anesthetic and dental sedation options to block pain during your procedure. We also will advise you on the best ways to manage soreness that you may feel as you recover.

If you need a tooth extraction, that can indicate that you have an existing problem. The procedure itself may be the solution or part of the solution to that problem. Ideally, you will keep all of your teeth for life. At the same time, removing a tooth or teeth can be in your best interest for maintaining a healthy, happy smile in the long run.

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