Simple extraction
Removal of a tooth that can be accessed above the gumline. The approach depends on its condition and root shape.
NEDIC Dartmouth
Tooth extraction options
Understand why removal may be recommended and how we plan for your comfort and recovery.
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Understand your options
Care planned around your needs
An extraction removes a tooth when disease, damage, or another clinical concern makes removal appropriate. We assess the tooth and discuss whether it can be saved before recommending a plan.
Surgical extraction
For a tooth that is broken, difficult to access, or below the gumline. Additional steps may be needed to remove it.
Planning for replacement
If replacement teeth are needed, we discuss timing and the next stage of care before your extraction.
The NEDIC approach
How we plan your care
We review your medical history, examine the tooth, and assess imaging. Your plan covers the reason for removal, anesthesia and comfort options, recovery, and any proposed replacement. We explain the fees before treatment.
Your next step
What to expect
The goal is to address the tooth requiring removal and support healing. You receive postoperative instructions and guidance on when to contact the office. Healing and discomfort vary with the procedure.
Follow your personalized instructions for eating, cleaning, medications, and follow-up. Contact the office if you are concerned about recovery.
When something does not feel right
You do not have to decide on an extraction alone.
A persistent toothache, pain when biting, a broken tooth, or swelling around a tooth deserves attention. When you call, tell us what you are feeling and when it began. Our team can help arrange an evaluation and explain the next step.
An urgent visit begins with understanding the problem. We discuss whether the tooth can be preserved, what removal would involve if it is recommended, and how the decision fits your longer-term care. Treatment timing depends on your assessment and appointment availability.
Before and after your appointment
Clarity at every stage of care.
Difficulty breathing or swallowing, or rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, requires emergency medical attention. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Share your health history
Bring a current medication list and tell us about allergies, medical conditions, and any concerns about treatment. These details help us prepare thoughtfully for your visit.
Plan for your comfort
Local anesthetic numbs the treatment area. If you feel anxious, we can discuss sedation as part of your assessment. It may require advance preparation and an escort.
Know what comes next
Some soreness and swelling can occur after removal. You receive personal instructions for eating, cleaning, managing discomfort, and follow-up. Please contact us if symptoms concern you or worsen.
A little more clarity
Questions you may be considering
Does a painful tooth always need to be removed?
No. We examine the tooth and review appropriate options before recommending removal. Our goal is to help you understand the findings and make an informed decision.
Can treatment happen at my first visit?
Sometimes. The examination, your health, the treatment required, and available appointment time determine whether we can proceed that day. Calling ahead helps us understand your needs; sedation may need separate preparation.
When should we discuss replacing the tooth?
If replacement is appropriate, we can discuss it as part of your plan. A single implant, partial denture, or full denture may be considered depending on the teeth involved. Healing dentures need planning before extractions.