★ ORAL SURGERY ★
Tooth Extractions
Gentle, professional tooth removal when necessary. We prioritize your comfort with effective numbing and sedation options.
When Are Extractions Needed?
Our goal is always to save natural teeth, but sometimes extraction is the best option for your oral health.
- ✓ Severe tooth decay beyond repair
- ✓ Advanced gum disease
- ✓ Impacted wisdom teeth
- ✓ Overcrowding (before orthodontics)
- ✓ Cracked or fractured teeth
✦ Types of Extractions ✦
Simple Extraction
For visible teeth above the gumline. Performed with local anesthesia. Quick procedure with minimal recovery time.
Surgical Extraction
For broken, impacted, or below-gumline teeth. May require small incision. Sedation options available.
✦ The Procedure ✦
1
Examination & X-ray
Assess tooth position
2
Anesthesia
Numb the area completely
3
Extraction
Gentle tooth removal
4
Aftercare
Recovery instructions
✦ Aftercare Instructions ✦
First 24 Hours: Bite on gauze • Apply ice packs • Rest • No rinsing or spitting
Food & Drink: Soft foods only • Avoid hot liquids • No straws • Stay hydrated
Oral Hygiene: No brushing near extraction site • Gentle salt water rinses after 24 hours
When to Call Us: Severe pain • Excessive bleeding • Fever • Swelling worsens after 3 days
💡 Most simple extractions heal within 7-10 days. We'll discuss tooth replacement options (implants, bridges, or dentures) if needed.