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We’ll make your extraction as comfortable as possible while planning your tooth replacement options. Schedule your consultation to discuss gentle extraction and restoration.
Our oral surgeons use the most gentle techniques available to minimize tissue trauma and reduce post-operative discomfort. We employ precise surgical methods, sharp instruments, and careful tissue handling to ensure smooth extractions and faster healing for our patients.
We offer multiple sedation options including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation to ensure your extraction procedure is comfortable and anxiety-free. Our sedation specialists will help you choose the option that best fits your needs and anxiety level.
Effective pain management begins before your procedure and continues through your recovery. We use long-lasting local anesthetics, provide detailed post-operative instructions, and prescribe appropriate medications to minimize discomfort and promote healing.
When extraction is necessary, we develop comprehensive treatment plans for tooth replacement options including dental implants, bridges, or partial dentures. We coordinate your extraction timing with replacement procedures to minimize the time you're without teeth.
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Extraction may be necessary when a tooth is too damaged to save due to severe decay, fracture, infection, or gum disease. We also extract problematic wisdom teeth and teeth that interfere with orthodontic treatment. We always try to save teeth when possible.
Initial healing takes 1-2 weeks, with most discomfort resolving in 3-5 days. Complete bone healing takes 3-6 months. Following post-operative instructions carefully ensures faster, more comfortable healing with fewer complications.
For the first 24-48 hours, stick to soft, cool foods like yogurt, pudding, smoothies, and applesauce. Avoid hot liquids, hard/crunchy foods, and using straws. Gradually reintroduce normal foods as healing progresses and comfort allows.
In most cases, yes. Missing teeth can cause adjacent teeth to shift, opposing teeth to over-erupt, bone loss, and bite problems. We recommend replacement with dental implants, bridges, or partial dentures to maintain oral health and function.
The extraction itself is painless due to local anesthesia. Afterward, discomfort is usually manageable with over-the-counter or prescribed pain medication. Most patients report that extractions are less painful than they anticipated.
Dry socket occurs when the blood clot protecting the extraction site dislodges, exposing bone and nerves. Prevent it by avoiding straws, smoking, vigorous rinsing, and following all post-operative instructions. It's treatable if it occurs.