{"id":259,"date":"2025-07-07T17:41:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T17:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=259"},"modified":"2025-08-07T17:44:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:44:21","slug":"busting-four-tooth-extraction-myths-what-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/07\/busting-four-tooth-extraction-myths-what-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Busting 4 Tooth Extraction Myths: What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many myths revolve around the world, from stories about a woman with snakes for hair and a three-headed hound. These stories evolved into the modern age, which led to misconceptions about routine procedures, like tooth extractions<\/a>. While they may not be fantastical, they seem very convincing and may stop you from getting the oral healthcare you need. Here are four popular myths whose reality may be different from what you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: Tooth Extractions Are Always Painful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you imagine having your tooth pulled, you may wince even thinking about the pain. Thankfully, your dentist makes the entire process comfortable for you. They use powerful local anesthesia and modern techniques to make the treatment as effective and quick as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special elevator tool puts even pressure to gently loosen your tooth, and then forceps are used to remove it. Because you are thoroughly numb beforehand, people say that they feel pressure while their dentist is working, but it\u2019s not outright pain or severe discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: Healing After the Procedure Takes a Long Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you heard about someone\u2019s tooth extraction experience, understanding how long it took to heal may be easier said than done. Could it be months? Years? The truth is, it\u2019s neither! Your recovery may take about two weeks before the empty socket is healed. That doesn\u2019t mean you will be out of commission for that entire time. By following your dentist\u2019s instructions, you can get back to your routine in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3: Your Wisdom Teeth Need to be Removed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This myth was true in the past, but as dentistry evolved, it’s no longer true! Some people’s oral health is at risk if their wisdom teeth are impacted or come out crooked, but others may not face the same troubles. It depends on what your dentist sees and if you are feeling any discomfort from your third molars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4: Extracting an Infected or Damaged Tooth is Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saving your natural teeth is one of the main goals in your dental office. While there are high-quality restorations that can last decades, they don’t truly compare to your home-grown smile. Your dentist will first come up with treatment plans that can bring your tooth back to its former glory. If it’s severely damaged and puts your oral health at risk, then removing it will be best for your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myths are great stories to listen to, and you should keep them that way! Tell them around the campfire, but don\u2019t fall for ones that make you hesitate about getting the care you need. Regardless, a tooth extraction can seem stressful, but your dentist and their team have you and your oral health in mind. Rest assured that they will do their best to keep your smile pristine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Dustin Lively<\/a> earned his dental degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. He has over 20 years of experience that he uses to treat the Mangum community with the best care possible. Dr. Lively understands how certain procedures can send a shiver down your spine, like a tooth extraction, so he first ensures your comfort. That way, you can get the care you need while making it as easy as possible. If you have any questions about extractions, schedule an appointment<\/a> or call us at (580) 782-2552.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many myths revolve around the world, from stories about a woman with snakes for hair and a three-headed hound. These stories evolved into the modern age, which led to misconceptions about routine procedures, like tooth extractions. While they may not be fantastical, they seem very convincing and may stop you from getting the oral healthcare […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=259"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":261,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/259\/revisions\/261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.333dentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}