Tooth Extraction
Have you been told you need a tooth extraction? It's easy to feel overwhelmed at a time like this. You might worry about the procedure, how your smile will look afterwards, and what comes next for tooth replacement.
At SJ Dental, we understand your concerns and always have your best interests at heart. We work with many patients in a similar situation and will guide and support you through the process with kindness and caring.
We Want You to Feel Fully Informed
We never take tooth extraction lightly, so we want you to understand why we might recommend it in your case. Before making any recommendations, we use digital imaging to evaluate the tooth, providing visuals that show you what we see and why we believe extraction is in your best interest. We’ll explore any possible alternatives and answer your questions so you feel confident and informed.
Dr. Steve Wang has extensive experience in tooth removal, including surgical extractions like impacted wisdom teeth. He will ensure that your procedure is precise and comfortable with minimal recovery time.
Following proper care instructions after a tooth extraction helps you heal quickly and comfortably while preventing complications like dry socket or infection. Most patients recover fully within one to two weeks when they follow these guidelines carefully.
Our experienced dentists provide a smooth experience by carefully planning your procedure using advanced technology. Using the most potent local anesthetics, we gently numb the treatment area so you won’t feel pain during the procedure, just pressure as we carefully remove the tooth.
Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, erupt in our late teens or early twenties and often lack the space to emerge properly. This crowding can cause teeth to come in at odd angles or become trapped (impacted) below the gumline, causing pain, infection, and damage to adjacent teeth.