Tooth Extractions
in Plano, TX

Name: Tooth Extractions
Brand: Plano Family Dental
Rating: 4.9 (351 reviews)

Safe, Painless Tooth Removal To Maintain Oral Health

Our Approach to Tooth Extraction

Removing natural teeth is not something we recommend lightly. Whenever possible, we will repair your damaged tooth and renew full oral health and function. However, there are some situations where tooth removal is the best choice to ensure you maintain the optimal level of oral health. If you need to have one or more teeth removed, Dr. Varun P. Joseph and his team at Plano Family Dental can help. We offer both surgical and nonsurgical tooth extraction to help patients maintain their healthiest smiles. To learn more about tooth extractions, tooth replacement options, and other services available, call our Plano dental office to schedule your restorative dentistry consultation today.

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Why Would I Need a Tooth Removed?

If it's possible, we will preserve a healthy dental structure with restorative dentistry services like dental crowns to repair the damage. When repairing the tooth isn't the best option for your smile, our team will recommend extractions. Some of the reasons for these procedures include:

Damaged or decayed teeth that can't be repaired may be removed.
A child's primary teeth that don't fall out on their own may need to be extracted.
Impacted teeth, which are unable to erupt on their own, may need to be surgically removed.
Prior to orthodontic treatment when crowding is a concern, one or more teeth may need to be removed before we begin treatment to align teeth.
Before designing or placing a partial or full denture, damaged or compromised teeth may need to be removed.
The most commonly removed teeth are wisdom teeth, third molars. Their late eruption in the smile can cause the teeth to be impacted or shift surrounding teeth out of alignment.

How are Teeth Extracted?

We will either "pull" or surgically remove the teeth. Pulling teeth, or nonsurgical extraction, is only a possibility for teeth that have fully emerged from the gums. To pull these teeth, we numb the area around the tooth to be extracted. Then, we use a clasp tool to shift the tooth back and forth until it breaks free from the gum and bone structures. When pulling isn't possible, we'll need to surgically extract the tooth. This may be as simple as cutting away soft tissue to reveal the tooth below, or more advanced surgical intervention may be necessary, including drilling into supportive bone structure or breaking the tooth into smaller pieces.

Our Patients Love Us!

Why Choose Plano Family Dental?

“Dr Joseph and his staff are the best. They are welcoming, caring and provide excellent dental care. Dr Joseph is the best! Nothing but perfection will do for him. If you are looking for a new dentist your search will be over at Plano Family Dental.”

“Dr. Joseph loves his work and is excellent at it. When I broke my front tooth crown, he squeezed me into his busy schedule and was able to start the replacement process the same day. He meticulously worked until we got the perfect result, a fully natural-looking and comfortable crown. I could not be more pleased. I highly recommend it!!!”

“Love this office! Always professional, caring, and gentle! Never made me feel dumb when I asked any questions, always super informative! My 5 and 3 you see them as well and everyone is super patient with them! Had a filling done and barely felt the doctor's needle prick. He has such a gentle touch! I used to work for a dental office so I have always had a high standard and picky from front office to bedside manners It is all important to me! New to the area and I won't go anywhere else!”

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The Wisdom Teeth Removal Process

Comprehensive Gum Health Evaluation

During your initial consultation, Dr. Joseph will thoroughly assess your gum health through detailed measurements and digital imaging. We'll identify the stage of gum disease and discuss how it's affecting your oral health. We understand that learning about gum disease can be concerning. Our team will explain your condition in clear terms and outline all available treatment options. Together, we'll create a plan to restore your gum health and prevent future problems.

Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing)

This foundational treatment goes beyond regular cleaning to address infection below the gum line. Using specialized instruments, we'll carefully remove harmful bacteria and buildup from both your teeth and root surfaces. The procedure is typically performed with local anesthetic for your comfort. We often complete treatment over two visits to ensure thoroughness. Each visit focuses on different sections of your mouth, allowing for optimal cleaning and healing time.

Advanced Laser Bacterial Reduction

Following your deep cleaning, we use state-of-the-art laser therapy to target remaining bacteria. This comfortable, non-surgical treatment helps eliminate infection and promotes healing of your gum tissue. Our advanced laser technology is gentle yet effective, requiring no anesthetic. The procedure takes just minutes but significantly enhances your treatment's success. The laser's precision helps sterilize the pockets around your teeth while stimulating healthy tissue regeneration.

What Happens After Tooth Extraction?

After your tooth or teeth are removed, one of our team members will walk you through caring for your smile as you heal to ensure you make a full recovery. This process can take a few weeks, but you should begin to notice significant improvement after the first two days. Throughout the healing process, you should feel a little better each day. If you notice increased discomfort or bleeding doesn't stop after the first few days, you should call our team. We'll do our best to help you relieve pain and complete the healing process.