{"id":77,"date":"2025-07-02T10:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T10:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justingarnerdentistrykc.com\/blog\/?p=77"},"modified":"2025-07-11T22:52:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T22:52:34","slug":"four-major-myths-about-tooth-extractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justingarnerdentistrykc.com\/blog\/four-major-myths-about-tooth-extractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Untruths: 4 Major Myths About Tooth Extractions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As much as you may need one, you could easily hesitate to get a tooth extraction. The treatment<\/a> has many harsh rumors and stereotypes surrounding it, so it’s often portrayed in a bad light. That said, you shouldn’t put stock in such gossip; the nasty claims about today\u2019s tooth extractions simply aren’t valid. Your Independence dentist can even debunk a few, proving they’re false. Just keep reading to learn four major myths about tooth extractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey\u2019re Painful\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the most persistent myth is that tooth extractions are painful. While it\u2019s been around for decades, this idea simply isn\u2019t true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since (at least) the mid-20th<\/sup> century, technology has made tooth extractions painless. Dentists now numb your mouth before treatment with anesthetic, ensuring the removal doesn\u2019t hurt. They also rely on minimally invasive tools and methods so that an extraction goes smoothly. That way, you should be comfortable throughout your procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey Involve Long Recoveries\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you think tooth extractions involve long recoveries, given you aren\u2019t \u201cmeant\u201d to lose permanent teeth. If so, you\u2019d be wrong;  you could heal quite quickly from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


A patient will often recover from a tooth extraction in just 1-2 weeks. During that time, your body can form the blood clot needed to heal your jaw socket. You simply need to follow your dentist\u2019s post-op guidance, which makes your mouth better in less than a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey Only Remove Your Crown\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another big myth is the idea that extraction only removes your tooth\u2019s crown. This procedure actually takes out your whole tooth, roots included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, an extraction is a last resort precisely because it removes the entire tooth. A dentist would much prefer to save your pearly whites with other treatment options. They\u2019ll only suggest removal when none of your tooth is salvageable, usually because it\u2019s infected up to the roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou Should Always Extract Infected Teeth\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Relatedly, the idea that infected teeth should always be extracted is also a myth. Dentists can sometimes save these “smile parts” with other services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget that tooth infections vary in their severity. When they first occur, they only affect the shallow layers of your teeth\u2019s nerves; they don\u2019t immediately reach the roots. That means an infected tooth can often be saved with a root canal \u2013 a service that removes its inflamed innards. This procedure would keep your smile intact, without any need for removal work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, you shouldn\u2019t trust myths about tooth extractions. Consult your dentist if you want to learn how they really work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Justin Garner Dentistry<\/a> is based in Independence, MO. Led by Dr. Garner<\/a> himself, our practice gives each patient wide-ranging dentistry that\u2019s simple and respectful. We always tailor our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments to your smile\u2019s needs, ensuring you get the best results. That means you can trust us to help your grin thrive! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (816)-252-0055<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As much as you may need one, you could easily hesitate to get a tooth extraction. The treatment has many harsh rumors and stereotypes surrounding it, so it’s often portrayed in a bad light. That said, you shouldn’t put stock in such gossip; the nasty claims about today\u2019s tooth extractions simply aren’t valid. Your Independence […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Major Myths About Tooth Extractions | Justin Garner Dentistry, LLC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you know the major myths about tooth extractions? 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