Tooth Extractions
You and Dr. Hung 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, Dr. Hung will discuss alternatives to extractions as well as replacement of the extracted tooth.
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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Professional, compassionate, extraordinary are just a few of the positive adjectives I can use to express my experience with Dr. Hung and her staff.
- Dorothy B
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5 starts plus 5 stars=10 stars. Very nice place, great job, everyone here very cool!
- MR
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Made me very comfortable. They were wonderful. The doctor was great. Thank you all.
- JR
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Dr. Cathy Hung is very personable and empathetic to your dental needs and concerns. She explains all of the steps of your procedure and puts you totally at east. Her staff is friendly and professional. I recommend her skills and office for your dental needs. I had a tooth pulled today. I was surprised how…
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As always the Doctor and Staff ensured that my level of comfort was priority. They also showed great care and professionalism.
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As always the Doctor and staff ensured that my level of comfort was priority. They also showed great care and professionalism.
- Thomas Blount
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Always great outcome, excellent patient care, great front office.
- Silvio Velasco
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The staff is awesome! Dr. Hung took great care of me and have recommended the office to others who need oral surgery.
- Anna L. Feinour
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Excellent, excellent oral surgeon. You are assured of first-rate care. Do not hesitate.
- N. Weuker
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Dr. Hung is most compassionate and very professional in her field. She and her staff put me at ease right from the start of my oral surgery. I recovered very well and would recommend Dr. Hung to all my family and friends.
- Phyllis Staskewicz
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The information given prior to the surgery was helpful and made me feel at ease for the operation. The surgery went well. I didn't feel nervous at all and the Dr. corrected the only strain of pain I was feeling at one point. The restrictions given for past operation were helpful in assisting me for…
- Dave
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Dr. Hung is a very nice Dr. From start to finish having 3 teeth pulled. i had an excellent experience.
- Karen K
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Dr. Hung is a consummate professional who I trust and value. The office professionals assisting Dr. Hung are more than competent and I felt comfortable entrusted to their care. I especially value Dr. Hung's office manager Erica who sheppharded me through all the proceedings with expertise and care.
- Shelley S
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Excellent service all around. From the time I walked into the office with my referral I felt we come. 11/28/17 the day of two impact wisdom teeth procedure, Dr Hung was understanding to my nervousness and assured me everything would go well. Last thing I remembered was getting an Iv, Dr. told me to relax…
- Fred S
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Typically visits to the dentist and/or an oral surgeon trigger hesitation or a bit of nervousness in most people. I was no different but thanks to Dr. Cathy Hung, my overall view on procedures related to my dental health have completely changed. Dr. Hung takes the time to explain your options, the pros and cons…
- Melissa M
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I had a tooth extracted and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. It was clear that Dr. Hung knows from the beginning exactly what she's doing and that I was in good hands. The surgery and healing process was pain free. Her staff is efficient and extremely courteous. I would not hesitate to…
- Dinah Perrine
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2 extractions in the past few months- no pain, quick and smooth process. Friendly staff and environment. Dr. Hung was great and explained every detail so I was able to understand the whole procedure. Thank you 🙂
- Iveta P
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