Tooth Extractions

We make every effort to restore and maintain a patient's natural teeth. However, sometimes a tooth is beyond repair and must be extracted due to advanced tooth decay, gum disease, bone loss, facial trauma, fractured root, or teeth that become poorly positioned overtime.

Your dentist may assess that a tooth is beyond repair, and should be removed by a dental surgeon. We will work with your referring dentist to understand your specific need for a dental extraction. Our team of doctors walk you through each step of the procedure to ensure you always feel comfortable and secure. Additionally, we will make sure to inform you about possible alternatives to tooth extraction including options for replacing your missing tooth.

Read about our Watertown wisdom teeth removal service if you have impacted wisdom teeth that need to be removed.

Dental extractions are generally straightforward out-patient procedures in which the patient can remain awake, however, increased levels of sedation can be used at the patient’s request. We will always use local anesthetic to numb your tooth before beginning.

During the tooth removal procedure, you may feel pressure, which is normal. Some teeth may require sectioning when they are firmly fixed in the jaw or the root is curved. In this case, the doctor will simply section the tooth into smaller pieces to allow for complete removal. Depending on the procedure, full recovery can take anywhere from days to weeks.

We can complete a full mouth extraction in 60-70 minutes under IV sedation, and we can deliver the implants or dentures the day of the surgery!