Tooth Removal

Tooth Removal in Mankato, MN

At Southern Minnesota Implant Center, we offer many services including Tooth Removal. Typically, the removal of a tooth or multiple teeth is the last resort as Dr. Flack and Dr. Schuck strive to save your natural tooth. There are many reasons why a tooth removal may be necessary including deep tooth decay,  an impacted wisdom tooth, or the need to create space for further dental treatment.

Why Would I Need A Tooth Removal?

There are several why you might a tooth removal might be the best option for you. During your initial consultation with Dr. Flack or Dr. Schuck, we may recommend a tooth removal as part of your treatment. Some of those reasons might be:

  • To ease pain in the affected tooth
  • Erupted to impacted teeth
  • Wisdom teeth

What Should I Expect?

After your initial examination, Dr. Flack or Dr. Shuck will then commence treatment on the affected tooth or teeth. Although a tooth removal may make many patients feel uneasy, rest assured, our doctors are experts. Below is what you can expect during a tooth removal procedure.

  • Comfortable tooth removal
  • Comfort amenities such as massage pad, pillow, blanket, Bose headphone relaxation
  • Performed with computer numbing if desired
  • Performed with Nitrous Oxide if desired
  • Performed with Oral Sedation if desired
  • 3D Tooth Scan diagnosed compared to only 2D
  • Bone replacement options available for optimum healing
  • Prescription healing rinse available
  • Complimentary follow up visit to ensure healing

Follow Up Care and Recovery

Most patients can return to work and their normal daily activities 24-48 hours after their procedure, although each procedure can be different,. Please be sure to ask our staff if you have any particular activities that may be strenuous or out of the ordinary. Normal recovery periods after this procedure can range between a few days to a few weeks depending on the type of strains you have endured. It can take some patients longer to fully recover. To help with the healing process, we always recommend getting as much rest as possible and eating soft food for a few days. Medication will be prescribed to you, and you should always follow the doctor's instructions post-surgery.

​Learn About Our Doctors

Our team at Southern Minnesota Implant Center understands that extensive experience with Dental Implant Treatment matters to our patients. When you visit our office, we want you to be confident in our knowledge and expertise when it comes to implant dentistry. Dr. Flack and Dr. Schuck have an abundance of experience in treating patients with dental implants and we invite you to visit Our Doctors page so you can learn more about what separates our practice from other dental offices in Minnesota.

If you have any questions, please contact our office at tel:(507) 625-0281. We look forward to meeting you and offering you the treatment you deserve!

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