Extractions
Tooth Extractions
Sometimes a tooth is too damaged, decayed, or crowded to save. When that's the case, a straightforward extraction — done comfortably under local anesthesia — is often the most practical path forward.
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What it is
An extraction is the removal of a tooth that can't be saved through a filling, crown, or root canal — or that needs to come out for other reasons, like severe crowding. Dr. Kim will always look at whether the tooth can realistically be saved first; extraction is generally a last resort rather than a first option.
What to expect
- 1Numbing
Local anesthesia fully numbs the area before anything begins. - 2Removal
The tooth is carefully loosened and removed. - 3Aftercare
You'll get clear instructions on caring for the site while it heals — most people are back to normal activity within a few days.