Your dentist or oral surgeon will make sure you’re as comfortable as possible before, during and after the procedure. To start, they’ll answer any questions you have and address any concerns you have about pain so that you know what to expect.
Your dentist applies an anesthetic to numb the tooth being extracted. Once your tooth is numb, your dentist will carefully extract the tooth and place stitches if needed. You shouldn’t feel any sharp pain during the procedure, instead you might feel pressure during the extraction.
Afterward, they’ll ensure a healthy blood clot is forming and will give you clean gauze to bite on to provide pressure to the area. As a final step, your dentist will discuss how to manage the common soreness and discomfort after the numbness wears off along with details for any medications prescribed.