{"id":32,"date":"2021-11-13T17:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-13T17:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rosemeadedental.com\/blog\/?p=32"},"modified":"2024-09-05T18:59:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T18:59:49","slug":"what-does-tooth-extraction-feel-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rosemeadedental.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/13\/what-does-tooth-extraction-feel-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Tooth Extraction Feel Like?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Under ideal circumstances, you would be able to keep your natural teeth for your entire life. For some people, however, that simply isn\u2019t possible. If your dentist recommends that you undergo a tooth extraction<\/a>, rest assured that it is necessary for your oral health. Still, you might be a bit nervous about the treatment and what to expect during it. Below, you will find a basic overview of how tooth extractions work and what you might feel before, during, and after your procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Numbing and Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist wants you to be comfortable, so one of the first things their team will do during your appointment is numb your tooth. You might feel a pinching sensation as the anesthetic is injected. This can be a bit uncomfortable, but it is not severely painful. Depending on your circumstances, you might also be sedated. Sedation is usually recommended for patients with a degree of dental anxiety or those who must undergo lengthy or complex procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you are comfortable, the extraction begins. There are two basic types of tooth extractions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n