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SERVICES · RESTORATIVE

Tooth Extractions

When a tooth can’t be saved, gentle removal, with comfort and next steps planned from the start.

COMFORT COMES FIRST

Gentle and straightforward.

We always try to save a natural tooth first. But when decay, damage, or crowding makes an extraction the right call, we make the procedure as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Just as important: we plan what comes next, whether that’s an implant, a bridge, or simply healing, so you’re never left without a path forward.

WHAT TO EXPECT

What to expect

01

Numb & comfortable

Effective local anesthetic, checked and rechecked before we begin.

02

A careful removal

Gentle technique focused on protecting surrounding bone and tissue.

03

Healing & next steps

Clear aftercare instructions and a plan for replacing the tooth if needed.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Tooth Extractions FAQs

You’ll feel pressure but not pain during the procedure. Most soreness afterward is manageable with over-the-counter medication for a few days.

Initial healing takes about one to two weeks. We’ll give you simple aftercare steps to protect the site and speed things along.

Usually yes, for back teeth and always for visible ones, neighboring teeth can shift and bone can recede. We’ll talk through implant and bridge options.