Dr. Marc Eun, Dr. Wooddell, and Dr. Passaro will always make every effort to avoid having to extract a tooth, but there are certain situations where an extraction is deemed necessary for the long-term health and function of your smile.

Tooth extractions are necessary for various reasons, including severe decay, gum disease, or trauma. The procedure involves removing the tooth from its socket, which can be done through simple or surgical extractions depending on the complexity of the case.  Dr. Marc offers comprehensive extraction services, ensuring minimal discomfort and optimal recovery.

A tooth extraction can be completed in one visit, often with the use of a local anesthetic. Dr. Marc will make sure you are comfortable before beginning to remove the tooth by creating space between the surrounding gum tissue and the tooth root. The small ligaments holding the tooth in place will be released using special tools. Using a gentle rocking motion, your tooth will slowly be pulled from the socket and disconnected from the root. This is when most patients will feel pressure in the jaw, but there is typically little to no pain during the procedure.

The final step is to thoroughly clean the area and place gauze in the empty socket to stem bleeding and reduce the risk of infection. Post-treatment instructions will be provided, and you can treat for pain or swelling as needed with an over-the-counter pain medication.

Wisdom Tooth Extractions

For most people, wisdom teeth will create dental problems if not removed. When there is not enough room for them to erupt, the adjacent teeth can begin to shift, or they can become impacted under the gums. Dr. Marc offers wisdom teeth extractions in our Davidsonville dental office. Wisdom teeth are typically extracted in the teenage years to avoid other dental problems as they erupt. Patients are kept comfortable with a local anesthetic during the procedure. Extracting wisdom teeth when necessary will support your long-term dental health.