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Question about an extraction for broken teeth?

For years I had 2 broken teeth that started out as a chip in my tooth then eventually it eroded so now the teeth are jagged and broken down almost all the way to the gumlines. One is a big black nasty piece of tooth and the other is now half a tooth mixed with gum/etc. It was infected so i was put on antibiotics and now I have to have a root tip extraction for both teeth since basically that is all they are. I am sure I had an abscess so the little sore or whatever there is still there how would they work around this and what exactly are they going to do? I have had no insurance my whole life until now and am really excited to be back on the road to good health but I am so scared! Please any help you can give me is greatly appreciated.

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1. Good for you on getting your teeth sorted out. What you can likely expect to happen is that your dentist will numb your mouth with local anesthesia injections. These normally don't hurt, so don't worry. You may feel a slight poke, but most dentists are good at administering them pain-free. Once you're good and numb, the dentist will extract what's left of the decayed teeth and roots. You won't feel anything but maybe some pressure and you might hear some strange noises. Sometimes infection can cause the LA to not take as easily, so if you feel any discomfort at all, let your dentist know so he can remedy the situation. If you're terribly anxious, you can call your dentist and ask to get a prescription that will help with anxiety. Most dentists will readily comply. They want you to be as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Good luck!