Tooth Extractions in Davie, FL
We look for every way to save a tooth first, and when one truly cannot be kept, we remove it carefully and protect the bone underneath.Extraction is the Last Option, Not the First
Our goal is always to save the tooth. Before we discuss removing one, we look at whether it can be repaired, treated, or crowned and kept, because nothing we make is better than the tooth you were born with. Sometimes a tooth is too broken, too decayed, or too loose to hold on. When that is genuinely the case, we will tell you plainly, and we will explain why.
How we decide a tooth cannot be kept
We look at how much healthy tooth is left, what the X-ray shows below the gum line, and whether there is still bone holding the tooth in place. Most root canals we handle here, so a tooth with an infection is not automatically a lost tooth. If there is a way to keep it, that is the way we would rather go. If there is not, you will hear the reason in plain language.
Keeping you comfortable during the visit
We numb the area we are working on, and offer nitrous oxide to help you feel calm. It’s our first choice because it wears off quickly, but we also offer oral sedation for patients who need more than that. If you’re nervous about having dental work done, let us know when you book and we will plan for it.
Protecting the bone for what comes next
When a tooth comes out, the bone that held it starts to change. So we preserve the socket using PRF, platelet-rich fibrin made from a small sample of your own blood. It supports healing and helps keep the bone in better condition, which matters a lot if you are thinking about replacing the tooth with an implant later on. If more rebuilding is needed, we will talk that through with you.
Tooth Extractions in Davie, FL
- Extraction is the last option, not the first
- Nitrous oxide and oral sedation available, no IV sedation
- The socket preserved afterward with PRF from your own blood
- Larger surgical cases referred to a trusted specialist, with us still involved
What patients ask us
I have been told a tooth has to come out. Can I get a second opinion?
Yes, and we welcome it. Bring your X-rays if you have them, or we will take our own. We will look at the tooth ourselves and tell you what we see. Sometimes we agree that it has to go. Sometimes there is a way to keep it. Either way, you get an honest answer rather than a sales pitch.
Do you handle all extractions here, or do you refer some out?
Straightforward extractions we handle in our Davie dental office. Larger surgical cases we send to a trusted specialist we know and work with, and we stay involved rather than handing you off. If your case is one we would refer, we will tell you that at the consultation, along with the reason.
What are my options for replacing the tooth afterward?
That depends on where the tooth sits and what the bone looks like once it has healed. An implant, a bridge, or a partial denture are the usual routes, and each has trade-offs we will lay out in plain language. Preserving the socket with PRF at the time of the extraction keeps more of those doors open for you.
How much does a tooth extraction cost in Davie, FL?
An extraction is priced by how the tooth is sitting, since a straightforward removal and a surgical one are different appointments. Most plans contribute. Patients from Pembroke Pines and around Davie usually ask about socket preservation at the same time, and we quote both together so you can decide once rather than twice.
How long does it take to heal after a tooth extraction?
The gum over an extraction site closes within a week or two, while the bone underneath takes several months to fill in. Most people are back to normal eating within a few days. We give you written aftercare and our number, and we would rather you called than wondered.
What happens if a broken tooth is left in place?
A broken tooth left in place tends to collect bacteria in the parts you cannot clean, and that can turn into infection, swelling and pain at the worst possible moment. Sometimes a tooth like that can still be saved, which is why we look properly before recommending removal. Saving it first is always the question we ask.
Frequently asked questions
Does having a tooth taken out hurt?
The tooth and the area around it are numbed first, so most people feel pressure and movement rather than pain. Tell us at any point if something is uncomfortable and we will stop. If you are nervous, say so when you book and we will plan the visit around that.
Can you help me relax during the appointment?
Yes. We offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation. Tell us how dental visits have gone for you in the past and we will talk through which option fits, or whether local anesthetic on its own is enough for you.
What is PRF, and why would you use it after an extraction?
PRF stands for platelet-rich fibrin. We take a small sample of your own blood, concentrate the part that supports healing, and place it in the socket where the tooth was. It comes from you, not from a bottle, and it helps keep the bone in good condition.
Should I have a tooth removed if it does not hurt?
Not necessarily, but pain is not the only measure. Some teeth that ache can be saved, and some quiet teeth cannot. We will show you the X-ray, explain what we are seeing, and give you our honest read. The decision stays yours to make.
How soon after an extraction could I get an implant?
It depends on the site, on the bone, and on how you heal, so we will not put a number on it before we have looked. Preserving the socket with PRF at the time of the extraction is part of keeping that option open for you. We will map out the timeline for your own case.
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