Ridge Preservation in Cedar Hill, TX
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Contact UsWhat Is Ridge Preservation?
When a tooth is extracted, the jawbone underneath it is at risk of degradation. To help preserve your bone structure and overall oral health, Fresh Dentistry is pleased to perform ridge preservation, a bone grafting procedure used to help protect the bone and gum tissues from shrinking after a tooth extraction. This procedure has many benefits, including how it prepares the bone socket for an implant without the need for a graft. It can also help to maintain the original appearance of your smile after extraction. Performed immediately following a tooth extraction, a ridge preservation procedure utilizes a specialized grafting product to fill the empty extraction socket. The filling substance can help to stimulate the regeneration of the socket. If you are in need of a tooth extraction, contact Fresh Dentistry in Cedar Hill, TX to ask about the benefits of ridge preservation for your oral health and to set up your consultation with Dr. Candace Brown.
What Can I Expect During My Ridge Preservation Treatment?
Ridge preservation procedures are performed in our Cedar Hill, TX office following a tooth extraction. During your consultation, Dr. Brown will go over your sedation choices, depending on the length of your procedure and your individual needs. After your tooth is extracted (with care to maintain the bone as much as possible), Dr. Brown will begin the ridge preservation procedure by filling the vacant socket with the grafting material, which may come from your own body or another source. The bone may then be covered with a barrier material or sutures. Over time, the grafting material should integrate into your jawbone, offering added support for the surrounding teeth.
Following your ridge preservation treatment, you might experience mild inflammation or discomfort, which can be relieved with over-the-counter pain medicines. If you experience persistent pain, uncontrolled bleeding, or a high fever, you should contact our office immediately. As your bone graft heals and integrates into the jaw, Dr. Brown may recommend placing a dental implant to restore the function and appearance of your smile.
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Preserve Your Smile
If you are in need of a tooth extraction, we may recommend ridge preservation to preserve the health and structure of your gums, jaw, and surrounding teeth. A ridge preservation procedure at Fresh Dentistry functions to fill the vacant extraction socket and prevent potential issues. It also helps provide support for future restorations, such as dental implants. To find out more about ridge preservation after a tooth extraction, get in touch with our office in Cedar Hill, TX to schedule a consultation with Dr. Brown.
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What is the sand-like substance I feel in my mouth after ridge preservation?
There's no need to worry if you notice small, sand-like particles in your mouth during the first few days after your ridge preservation. This is completely normal. The bone graft used in your procedure consists of tiny particles, and some may become dislodged and end up in your mouth. While this is expected, there are a few steps you can take to help minimize or prevent this:
- Avoid touching the wound
- Refrain from rinsing your mouth or spitting for two days
- Don't apply pressure to the treated area
- Avoid pulling on your lip or inspecting the stitches
- Do not smoke
What can I not do after ridge preservation?
We will provide you with detailed instructions to ensure proper healing after your ridge preservation. However, there are a few things you should avoid doing, including:
- Spitting or rinsing your mouth for the first two days
- Touching or irritating the treatment area with your tongue or fingers
- Smoking
- Pulling on your lips
How long does ridge preservation take?
When we create your personalized treatment plan at Fresh Dentistry, we will go over how long your ridge preservation is expected to take. Generally, you can anticipate the procedure to last around an hour.