{"id":238,"date":"2020-07-24T21:07:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T21:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=238"},"modified":"2025-07-02T20:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:39:13","slug":"10-things-you-should-know-about-getting-a-tooth-pulled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/10-things-you-should-know-about-getting-a-tooth-pulled\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things You Should Know About Getting a Tooth Pulled"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether you need your wisdom teeth<\/a> taken out or you have a tooth that\u2019s damaged beyond repair, tooth extractions are a fairly common procedure that most of us experience at some point in our lives. Even though a dental extraction is a somewhat standard treatment, many people are still nervous at the thought of it. Since some of this anxiety is due to fear of the unknown, learning more about the procedure can help calm you down. With that said, here are ten things your dentist wants you to know about having a tooth pulled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. The Procedure Shouldn\u2019t Hurt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although getting a tooth pulled may sound painful, you actually shouldn\u2019t feel a thing during the procedure. Your dentist will completely numb your mouth with a local anesthetic. If you\u2019re feeling particularly anxious, you might be able to receive sedation to soothe your nerves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. A Blood Clot Will Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A blood clot normally develops over the empty socket to protect it. In some cases, your dentist may also place self-dissolving stitches to help close the gum tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Don\u2019t Dislodge the Blood Clot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Doing so could cause a painful condition called dry socket, which exposes the underlying bones and nerve and increases your risk of infection. For the first few days after your extraction, avoid the following to prevent dry socket:<\/p>\n\n\n\n