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As dentists, our first goal is always to save your natural teeth whenever we can. However, when a tooth is too badly damaged or decayed to repair, a gentle extraction is often the best way to stop pain, clear up infection, and protect the rest of your smile—and we make sure you stay completely numb and relaxed the entire time.
Simple vs. surgical teeth extractions
Depending on the condition and position of your tooth, our doctors perform two types of extractions:
Simple tooth extraction
A simple extraction is performed on a tooth that is visibly above the gumline. After thoroughly numbing the surrounding tooth and gum tissue with gentle local anesthesia (with optional nitrous oxide or IV sedation for complete relaxation), our doctors use specialized, atraumatic instruments to carefully loosen the tooth and lift it out intact. Simple extractions are quick, straightforward, and involve minimal recovery time.
Surgical (impacted) tooth extraction
A surgical extraction is necessary if a tooth has broken off at the gumline, has complex curved roots, or has not fully erupted through the gums. Our surgical team creates a tiny, precise incision in the gum tissue to gently access and remove the tooth structure, often performing socket bone grafting at the same time to preserve your jawbone contour for future dental implants.
When are teeth extractions necessary?
- Severe Tooth Decay & Infection: Decay that has extended deep beneath the gumline or compromised structural integrity beyond what a root canal or crown can save.
- Vertical Root Fractures: Deep structural cracks extending into the tooth root beneath the bone level that make tooth preservation impossible.
- Advanced Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Severe bone loss surrounding a tooth root, causing excessive looseness and chronic recurring infections.
- Orthodontic Crowding or Implant Preparation: Removing non-restorable or problematic teeth to prepare your dental arches for comprehensive orthodontic alignment, full-arch restorations, or dental implants.
Replacing your extracted teeth: comprehensive restoration options
Extracting a damaged tooth is only the first step in restoring your smile's long-term health and function. Leaving an open gap allows adjacent teeth to drift, tilt, and shift out of alignment, causing bite collapse and jawbone shrinkage over time.
At Sunrise Dental Everett, our surgical and restorative team seamlessly coordinates your extractions with customized tooth replacement solutions so you can enjoy a complete, healthy, and natural-looking smile.
In many cases, our doctors can extract the compromised tooth, place a socket bone graft, and insert a permanent titanium dental implant all within a single visit.
Using digital 3D impressions and advanced restorative planning, our doctors design precision temporary and permanent prosthetics—including custom porcelain and zirconia restorations, dental bridges, and custom dentures—so you can smile with confidence.
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Patient-centered comfort & flexible financing
We understand that visiting the dentist can cause anxiety for many individuals. That is why our entire practice is designed around patient comfort, clear communication, and financial peace of mind.
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