Dental Extractions on UWS of NYC
Upper West Side Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery provides services for dental extractions on the Upper West Side in New York, NY. Call 212-466-6984 to learn more and schedule your appointment.
Dental damage and crowding are two of the most common reasons patients need tooth extractions. When a tooth is so damaged that restorative dentistry cannot be used to save it, it must be extracted in order to restore oral health and function. If you have crowding, you may need to have one or more teeth extracted to make room to accommodate movement during orthodontic treatment. No matter the reason for your tooth extraction, the method and recovery is the same.
What Happens During a Dental Extraction
Dental extraction is a simple procedure that can be performed on an outpatient basis at our clinic. During the extraction, we may use a combination of local anesthesia with nitrous oxide sedation or IV sedation, depending on the complexity of your case and your comfort level. Even if you choose to remain awake during your procedure, you will not feel any pain while Dr. Park works, although you may feel sensations of movement and pulling.
We use a tool called an elevator to loosen the affected tooth, then Dr. Park extracts it with forceps. He will suture your gums to seal the socket, if necessary. If a tooth is impacted, Dr. Park will need to extract it surgically by making an incision in your gums and possibly removing a small piece of bone to provide access to the tooth. Surgical extractions are usually performed under IV sedation.
What to Expect After a Dental Extraction
In the days and weeks following your dental extraction, our goals are to prevent dry socket and infection, and to keep you comfortable as you heal. You can minimize the risk of complications by following our aftercare instructions.
A blood clot forms in the socket where your tooth was extracted, which protects the jawbone and prevents bleeding. If this clot either does not form or becomes dislodged, the jawbone will be exposed. This is known as dry socket. Dr. Park will place gauze on the surgical site to prevent dry socket and ask you to bite down on it to promote clot formation. Do not use straws or smoke for a full day following your operation, as this can dislodge the blood clot.
Call us immediately if you have symptoms of an infection, such as fever or chills, a foul odor or drainage coming from the extraction site, and unusual bleeding or swelling.
If you are suffering from severe tooth pain, a tooth infection, or deep tooth decay, timely professional care is essential. Whether you need a simple tooth extraction for a compromised tooth or a surgical tooth extraction for impacted wisdom teeth that cannot erupt properly, our team delivers comprehensive dental services with minimal discomfort. Specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery, our maxillofacial surgeon utilizes digital x rays and modern techniques to diagnose complex cases, safely protecting the jaw bone, adjacent teeth, and surrounding tissues.
When a broken tooth, fractured teeth, or a non restorable tooth makes saving your natural teeth impossible with traditional restorative treatment or a root canal treatment, removing the tooth prevents further complications. We offer same day care for a sudden dental emergency, providing prompt relief through an emergency tooth extraction when you face severe pain.
Following treatment, sticking to soft foods helps protect the gum line and the healing empty socket. Once healed, our practice provides complete restorative care, including implant dentistry with durable dental implants to fully restore your smile.
We accept various insurance plans and dental insurance to keep your overall tooth extraction cost manageable without sacrificing quality. Our dental offices follow the highest guidelines set by the American Dental Association to ensure a safe, comfortable experience. Contact a skilled dental surgeon today to discuss your treatment options and learn more about total care and cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Extractions
Are tooth extractions painful?
During your tooth extraction procedure, the tooth and tissue surrounding it will be numbed with local anesthesia, so you will not experience any pain. After the local anesthesia wears off in the hours after your surgery, you will experience some tenderness and swelling at the site.
Can I drive myself home after a tooth extraction?
If you opt to use nitrous oxide sedation, or no sedation at all, you will be able to drive yourself home after your tooth extraction.
Do tooth extractions require stitches?
Not all tooth extractions require stitches. If the opening left behind is large, Dr. Park may choose to close it with sutures.
Do you need antibiotics after a tooth extraction?
Antibiotics aren’t usually needed after a tooth extraction. If you have a medical condition that increases your infection risk, you may be prescribed a course of antibiotics after your dental extraction as a preventive measure.
Can you get a tooth pulled without anesthesia?
We don’t advise getting a tooth extracted without anesthesia; doing so would mean that you’d feel your tooth being removed, which would be painful.
Our NYC oral surgeons and specialists provide a full range of dental oral surgery services, including wisdom teeth removal, emergency oral surgery, and extraction of an impacted tooth to prevent complications. Whether you need general anesthesia for comfort or precise use of dental forceps to minimize pressure on surrounding gum tissue, our experienced dentist, surgeons, and doctors are here to help.
From urgent emergency care to planned removal of problematic teeth, we offer treatment options designed to restore health, improve function, and support cosmetic goals, including solutions for missing teeth. Contact our team today to schedule a consultation and discover how our skilled professionals can protect your smile.
Call 212-466-6984 to schedule a tooth extraction on the Upper West Side.