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Tooth Extractions in Berkeley, CA

Safe & Gentle Tooth Removal When Restoration Isn't Possible

30-60 Min
Typical Procedure
1-2 Wks
Initial Healing
Sedation
Options Available
Insurance
Typically Covered

Safe, gentle tooth removal with comprehensive aftercare and replacement options when a tooth cannot be saved.

At Acorn Family Dental Care, Dr. Teah Nguyen considers extraction only after evaluating all alternatives. A tooth may need removal if it is severely decayed, fractured beyond repair, impacted (especially wisdom teeth), or causing crowding or infection.
Tooth Extractions in Berkeley, CA

Types of Extractions

Tooth removal ranges from routine to surgical, depending on complexity:
  • Simple Extraction: Performed when the tooth is visible in the mouth. Dr. Nguyen loosens it using instruments and removes it with forceps under local anesthesia.
  • Surgical Extraction: Used when a tooth is broken, impacted, or not fully erupted. Incisions, bone removal, or sectioning of the tooth may be required.
In some cases, a coronectomy may be used for wisdom teeth near critical nerves — removing only the crown to reduce surgical risk.
What to Expect During & After Extraction

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Personalized treatment by Dr. Nguyen

What to Expect During & After Extraction

Here’s what you can expect before, during, and after your extraction procedure:

  • Evaluation & Planning: Review medical history, take imaging, and choose sedation or anesthesia options.
  • Anesthesia & Procedure: Local numbness (or sedation) is applied. Dr. Nguyen then loosens and removes the tooth, possibly making incisions or sectioning for difficult cases.
  • Socket Management: After removal, the socket is cleaned. Sometimes a bone graft or membrane is placed to preserve jaw structure.
  • Stitches & Protection: Soft tissue may be sutured; protective gauze is placed to help form a blood clot.
  • Recovery & Care: You will receive instructions on pain control, diet, oral hygiene, and how to reduce bleeding and swelling.

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Risks, Problems & Healing Tips

  • Normal effects: Some bleeding, swelling, and discomfort are expected.
  • Dry Socket (Alveolar Osteitis): Occurs when the blood clot dislodges, exposing bone and nerve, causing pain. Happens in ~1–5% of extractions.
  • Infection, delayed healing, nerve injury: Uncommon but possible — especially with surgical extractions or impacted teeth.
  • Bone & tissue changes: The socket heals gradually. Ridge resorption may occur over months.
Careful technique and following post-op instructions help minimize risks and promote smooth healing.

Frequently Asked Questions

You should feel no pain during the procedure because of anesthesia. Post-op discomfort is normal for a few days and manageable with medication.
Gum tissue usually closes in 1–2 weeks. Bone modeling and complete healing may take several weeks to months.
Yes — options like implants, bridges, or dentures can restore function and appearance once healing is adequate.
Soft foods like yogurt, mashed potatoes, soup, and smoothies are ideal initially. Avoid chewing near the extraction site.
If you have severe pain after day 2, bleeding that won’t stop, fever, swelling that worsens, or signs of infection, call us immediately.

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