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Simple Extraction
For a tooth that's fully visible above the gum. The tooth is loosened and removed after numbing.
Most Common
When a tooth is too damaged or infected to save, we remove it gently, plan what replaces it, and get you comfortable again. Same-day emergency visits are available, with oral sedation if you're anxious.
Oral sedation available · Most PPO insurance plans accepted
A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that can't be saved. We always try to keep your natural tooth first with a filling, crown or root canal, so extraction is the last option, not the first. When it is the right call, removing the tooth stops the pain and protects the teeth around it.
Common reasons a tooth needs to be extracted:
For a tooth that's fully visible above the gum. The tooth is loosened and removed after numbing.
For a tooth broken at the gum line or not fully erupted. A small opening in the gum lets us remove it in pieces.
Impacted or partly erupted third molars that are causing problems.
A painful, infected or broken tooth seen the same day whenever possible.
Here's how a tooth extraction works at Ethos.
We look at the tooth and its roots and confirm it can't be saved.
Before we remove it, we talk about whether and how to replace the tooth.
We numb the area completely. Oral conscious sedation is available if you'd like.
The tooth is loosened and removed; you'll feel pressure but not sharp pain.
You'll go home with gauze, written instructions and our phone number.
We check healing and, when you're ready, start your replacement tooth.
| Dental Implant | Bridge | Partial Denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replaces the root | Yes | No | No |
| Neighboring teeth | Left untouched | Filed down for crowns | Clasps hook onto them |
| Removable | No | No | Yes |
| Jawbone | Helps preserve it | Shrinks under the gap | Shrinks under the gap |
Learn more about dental implants or dentures.
We give you a written estimate after your exam and X-ray, with your insurance applied, before the tooth comes out.
Simple vs. surgical extraction, wisdom teeth, and whether you choose sedation.
Most PPO plans cover part of a medically necessary extraction. We check your benefits for you.
Financing with approved credit, and the Ethos Care Plan for patients without insurance.
Same-day emergency visits · Exam & X-ray · Pain relief · A clear plan
Book an Emergency VisitSame-day availability varies. Ask our team for emergency exam offer details.
We recommend extraction only when a tooth can't be saved.
Dr. Jeffrey Anderson completed an advanced oral surgery externship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Oral conscious sedation for patients who feel anxious.
Implants, bridges and dentures are all done here when you're ready.
Answers to what Temecula patients ask us most. Don't see yours? Call us at (951) 699-0700.
Book an AppointmentIt depends on whether the tooth is fully visible or needs a surgical extraction, whether it's a wisdom tooth, and whether you choose sedation. After your exam and X-ray, we give you a written estimate with your insurance applied.
Most PPO plans cover part of a medically necessary extraction, up to your annual maximum. We check your benefits before treatment so you know your share.
We see dental emergencies the same day whenever possible, and many extractions can be done at that visit. If there's a severe infection, we may need to calm it down with medication first.
We numb the area completely, so you should feel pressure but not sharp pain. Oral conscious sedation is available if you're anxious. Soreness afterward usually improves within a few days.
Yes. We try to save a tooth first with a filling, crown or root canal. We recommend extraction only when a tooth can't be saved or is causing problems for the teeth around it.
Most people feel better within a few days. The gum usually closes over the socket within a couple of weeks, and the bone underneath keeps healing for a few months.
Soft, cool or lukewarm foods for the first few days, like yogurt, eggs, mashed potatoes and soup that isn't hot. Avoid straws, crunchy foods and chewing on that side until it heals.
Usually, yes, unless it's a wisdom tooth. A gap lets nearby teeth shift and the bone shrink over time. A dental implant, bridge or partial denture can fill the space, and we'll talk through the options before the extraction.
Dry socket happens when the blood clot in the socket comes loose too early, causing throbbing pain a few days after the extraction. Avoid straws, smoking and spitting for several days. If pain gets worse after day three, call us.
Call and ask for a same-day emergency visit. We'll find out what's causing the pain, relieve it and explain your options.
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Good to Know
Healing times vary by patient and procedure; timelines on this page are general estimates, not guarantees. Emergency exam pricing and same-day availability are subject to change. Oral conscious sedation is not general anesthesia. Financing is subject to approved credit. The Ethos Care Plan is an in-house membership savings plan and is not dental insurance. New patient $99 exam & X-rays excludes patients with insurance. Ethos Advanced Dental Care is an independently owned and operated dental practice serving Temecula, CA. (951) 699-0700