When a tooth is too damaged, infected, or crowded to save, a carefully performed extraction by Dr. Garcia or Dr. Amos removes it with minimal trauma to the surrounding bone and tissue — preserving your options for replacement later. South Flores Family Dental handles routine extractions in-house, including straightforward wisdom tooth removals, using precise local anaesthesia techniques that ensure you feel pressure but not pain throughout the procedure. Post-extraction care instructions and a follow-up plan are provided at every appointment, so healing is as smooth and predictable as possible.
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During the procedure, effective local anaesthesia means you will feel firm pressure and movement as the tooth is loosened and removed, but you should not feel sharp pain. If at any point you feel more than pressure, let Dr. Garcia or Dr. Amos know immediately — additional anaesthetic can be administered. Post-extraction soreness typically peaks at 24–48 hours and is well managed with over-the-counter ibuprofen or paracetamol.
The gum tissue over a simple extraction site typically closes within 1–2 weeks, though the underlying bone takes 3–6 months to fully remodel. Most patients return to normal eating within 3–5 days. Dr. Garcia will give you specific aftercare instructions — including when to avoid straws and vigorous rinsing — to prevent dry socket, which affects roughly 2–5% of extractions.
The three main replacement options are a dental implant (the closest equivalent to a natural tooth root), a fixed bridge (which uses adjacent teeth as anchors), or a partial denture (a removable option). Dr. Garcia will discuss the pros, cons, and costs of each at your extraction appointment or at a dedicated planning visit — the right choice depends on the location of the tooth, your bone health, and your long-term goals.