1150 S Bluff St #1, St. George, UT 84770

st.george@platinumdentalservices.com

Monday 8AM–5PM Tuesday 8AM–5PM Wednesday 8AM–5PM Thursday 8AM–5PM Friday 7AM–3PM

Walk ins Welcome
Same Day Appointments
Emergency Appointments
Most Insurances Accepted

Dental care that will make you smile! join our family and set an appointment today!

With good oral hygiene habits teeth can usually last a lifetime, but there are times when a tooth may need to be extracted.

  • Removal of a baby tooth to make room for an adult tooth
  • Damage from injury 
  • Deep decay
  • Infection
  • Impacted wisdom teeth
  • As part of orthodontic treatment for overcrowded teeth

If you need to have a tooth extracted, you can count on our compassionate team at Platinum Dental Care in St. George to give you the best care available anywhere. Call us to set up a consultation today.

What can I expect when I have my tooth extracted?

When you come into Platinum Dental Care in St. George to get a tooth pulled, our goal is to put you at ease and make you as comfortable as possible. Before your tooth is extracted the area around your tooth will be numbed with a local anesthetic so you won’t feel any pain, although you will feel some pressure as the tooth is pulled.

After the tooth is removed sutures may be necessary and a thick layer of gauze will be placed over the site, with pressure used to stop the bleeding. It’s normal for there to be some mild swelling and pain after an extraction, but applying ice and taking over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen is usually enough to control it.

How do I recover after an

extraction?

It’s important for you to take good care of the site of the extraction so that it can heal as quickly as possible. Some important things to remember are:

  • Be careful when eating and eat only soft foods
  • Don’t poke around the area with your fingers or tongue
  • Don’t use a straw or suck on anything
  • Don’t smoke
  • Don’t drink alcoholic beverages
  • Don’t rinse your mouth vigorously

The pros at Platinum Dental Care in St. George will be there for you every step of the way. Call us to schedule an appointment now.

A beautiful smile is always in fashion. Make a statement with yours and enjoy world-class dental treatment from the Platinum Dental Team of St. George!