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A Gentle Approach to Tooth Extractions

At Chesapeake Bay Dentistry, our dentist takes a gentle and compassionate approach to dental extractions.

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Tooth Extractions in Annapolis, MD

At Chesapeake Bay Dentistry, we understand that no one likes to think about losing a tooth, but in some situations, a dental extraction (or extractions) is the best choice to save your health and salvage your existing teeth. Other times, it is necessary leading into dentures or before orthodontics.

Dr. Polizois may be the gentlest extraction dentist in Annapolis, MD, and he also provides cozy comforts to help you along.

These comforts include:Tooth Extractions in Annapolis, MD

  • Neck pillows
  • Cozy blankets
  • Nitrous oxide for relaxation
  • Oral sedation
  • Combination relaxation therapy

With a gentle dentist and compassionate team on your side, a dental extraction will be that much easier.

A Necessary Dental Extraction in Annapolis, MD

A dental extraction to remove a severely damaged tooth is often the safest option when it comes to the integrity of your health.

Many times, Dr. Polizois can help you choose a restorative option to substitute the lost tooth—a dental implant or a bridge, perhaps.

Dental Extractions Before Dentures or All-on-4

In some situations, you may only have a few teeth left, and these teeth may not be strong enough to support a partial denture.

In this case, Dr. Polizois will provide gentle and clean extractions and a healing denture to see you through.

All-on-4 means that a natural-looking denture can be permanently affixed to your jaw using four dental implants. This option especially restores your bite and helps you better digest food through stronger and more natural chewing.

Meet Our Doctor:

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Dr. Keith Polizois DMD, MAGD

Keith Polizois, DMD MAGD grew up in northern New Jersey and received his undergraduate degree from Salisbury University. While playing football for the Seagulls, he graduated Summa Cum Laude with dual degrees in biology and chemistry. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Florida College of Dentistry.

After dental school, Dr. Polizois completed a post-graduate General Practice Residency at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center and received extensive training in advanced dental procedures. Dr. Polizois was honored to have the opportunity to ...

Tooth Extractions to Combat Overcrowding

If you have a small jaw and not enough space to accommodate a full row of teeth, an extraction may be your best option. In this case, the extraction will not be obvious and may contribute to a more even smile.

Illustrated tooth | Dentist in Annapolis MDDental Extractions to Combat Wisdom Teeth Pain

Wisdom teeth come in years after your adult teeth, and these back teeth do not always cooperate. Sometimes they only partially erupt, leaving you vulnerable to gum infections. Other times, they encroach on other teeth and cause pain.

These teeth do not support chewing or smile appeal. In fact, they have no real purpose. Removing troublesome wisdom teeth is often the best course for patients.

Your Wellness and Comfort Matter to Us

When it comes to a damaged tooth, Dr. Polizois only recommends removal as a last resort. If an evaluation shows him that saving the tooth may compromise your other teeth or your overall wellness, he will recommend an extraction.

However, he will keep you relaxed and comfortable throughout and provide aftercare instructions and any necessary prescriptions to help you out at home, too. Generally, discomfort following a dental extraction clears up within a few short days

Frequently Asked Questions

At Chesapeake Bay Dentistry, our mission is to take all measures possible to save a damaged tooth. This is because the best tooth is your natural tooth. But when we cannot preserve it, we will perform a tooth extraction to remove your tooth entirely and avoid further problems.

After your tooth extraction procedure in Annapolis, MD, your surrounding teeth may be sore, and you will have an empty socket in place of your tooth root sealed by a blood clot. During the first week post-extraction, one of your main goals is to protect this clot while the underlying tissue heals.

Soft Food and Liquid Diets Are Ideal after an Extraction

Here are some foods and practices that will help during your recovery:

  • Cool soups with few chunky ingredients
  • Smoothies
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Pasta
  • Avoid spicy or acidic foods
  • Avoid using a straw for anything, as suction can dislodge the healing tissue
  • Take a few days off from hot beverages, which can dissolve your healing tissue

Any crunchy or hard foods may get stuck in your empty socket or cause further soreness. Focus on softer foods and non-hot drinks, and avoid chewing gum or sucking on hard candy that may inadvertently cause suction against your empty socket.

The good news is that with care, your mouth should heal relatively quickly, and you can return to your regular diet with some precautions while you think about your tooth replacement options.

If adequate bone is available, implants can help secure a loose denture so it doesn’t move. In addition to being terrific anchors for stabilizing the denture, they can increase chewing force for a denture. A denture that is held in by an implant can have up to 10 times the chewing force of a traditional denture. 

Call Our Annapolis Dental Clinic

Your Annapolis, MD dentist at Chesapeake Bay Dentistry would be happy to look at your dentures and help you decide the best course of action. Give our office a call to schedule your appointment today! 

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Post-Extraction Care in Annapolis: Avoid Dry Socket and Heal Faster

You've just left your Annapolis dentist's office after a tooth extraction, feeling relieved that the procedure is behind you. Now, the healing journey begins. Following post-extraction guidelines is crucial to ensure an uneventful recovery and prevent painful complications, such as dry socket.

How Does Dry Socket Occur?

Dry socket is a painful complication that can happen after tooth extraction, especially with wisdom teeth. The condition results from a blood clot that forms over the extraction site becoming dislodged, exposing the underlying bone and nerves.

The result is intense, throbbing pain that can radiate to ...

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Emergency Tooth Extraction in Annapolis, MD: Fast Relief!

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An agonizing toothache one day before you’re set to leave for vacation or a family reunion is not ideal, but it happens to most of us at one time or another. Fortunately, we provide emergency dental extractions to bring you fast relief.

Of course, after your vacation or family reunion, discussing tooth replacement with the dentist is vital. Tooth replacement options include:

  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dentures and Partials

Your dentist will discuss these options with you and help you make an informed decision for your smile’s future.

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If you think you may need a dental extraction, are considering All-on-4, or have another reason for wanting a tooth removed, contact Chesapeake Bay Dentistry today. Our Annapolis, MD dental team is here to help.  

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Panoramic X-Rays

Panoramic x-rays capture two-dimensional images of your entire mouth, including structures below the surface such as your bone levels, and joints.

These x-rays provide our dentist with a landscape view of your jaw—as opposed to the natural U shape—and the inner-workings of your oral structure. These enhanced and flat images help our dentist to better spot bone problems, misalignments, wisdom teeth, and dental issues that are difficult to diagnose relying on a surface view alone.

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