- Maria Rhode, D.M.D.
- Vivien Mesina, D.M.D.
- Sara Siddiqui, D.M.D.
- Jared Levin, D.D.S.
Tooth Extractions
Our first goal is always to save a tooth, but when a tooth is too damaged, infected, or loose to keep, removing it protects the teeth and bone around it. At Imagine Advanced Dental Arts in Lawrenceville, NJ, extractions are done gently, in our own office, with sedation available - and with a plan for what replaces the tooth, so a gap does not become a long-term problem.
When a Tooth Needs to Come Out
- A tooth broken or decayed below the gumline that cannot be saved with a crown
- Advanced gum disease that has loosened the tooth
- Infection or abscess where root canal treatment is not an option
- Removing failing teeth to make room for dental implants or All-on-4
- Baby teeth that will not come out on their own, or crowding before orthodontics
- Wisdom teeth that are causing pain, decay, or damage to neighboring teeth
Simple and Surgical Extractions
A simple extraction loosens and lifts a tooth that is intact above the gum; it usually takes minutes. A surgical extraction is used for a tooth broken at the gumline, an impacted wisdom tooth, or roots that curve, and involves a small incision and sometimes sectioning the tooth. Both are planned on digital X-rays or an in-house CBCT 3D scan so we know exactly where roots, nerves, and the sinus sit before we begin.
Extractions Before Dental Implants
Many extractions at Imagine Advanced Dental Arts are the first step toward dental implants. Because Dr. Maria Rhode both removes the tooth and places the implant, she can often do both in one visit, or place a socket-preservation bone graft so the site is ready for an implant a few months later. For a full arch of failing teeth, extractions, implants, and temporary teeth can be completed in a single All-on-4 surgery.
Comfort and Recovery
Every injection starts with topical numbing gel, and you will not feel pain during the extraction. Nitrous oxide, conscious sedation, or IV sedation is available for anxious patients and for multiple or surgical extractions. Most patients are back to normal activity the next day; we send you home with written after-care instructions and a direct number to call if anything concerns you.
Tooth Removal in Lawrenceville, Princeton, and Mercer County
If a tooth is hurting now, call us - we reserve time for same-day emergency visits. Our Princeton Pike office is minutes from Princeton, Ewing, Hamilton, Pennington, and West Windsor, with early-morning and evening hours. Contact Imagine Advanced Dental Arts or call 609-896-0589.
FAQs
+Does Imagine Advanced Dental Arts perform tooth extractions?
Yes. Imagine Advanced Dental Arts in Lawrenceville, NJ performs simple and surgical tooth extractions in-office, including extractions in preparation for dental implants, with sedation available.
+Does a tooth extraction hurt?
The area is fully numbed first, so you feel pressure but not pain. At Imagine Advanced Dental Arts every injection begins with topical numbing gel, and nitrous oxide, conscious sedation, or IV sedation is available for anxious patients or multiple extractions.
+What is the difference between a simple and a surgical extraction?
A simple extraction removes a tooth that is visible above the gum; a surgical extraction is needed when a tooth is broken at the gumline, impacted, or has curved roots and requires a small incision. Both are done at Imagine Advanced Dental Arts under local anesthesia.
+Do you remove wisdom teeth?
Imagine Advanced Dental Arts removes many wisdom teeth in-office. Deeply impacted wisdom teeth close to the nerve are evaluated on a CBCT 3D scan, and in complex cases we may refer you to an oral surgeon for your safety.
+Can I get an implant at the same time as the extraction?
Often, yes. When the socket is healthy, Dr. Maria Rhode can place an implant immediately after the extraction at Imagine Advanced Dental Arts; otherwise a socket-preservation bone graft is placed so an implant can follow in a few months.
+What should I do after a tooth extraction?
Bite on gauze for the first hour, rest for the day, avoid straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing for 72 hours to protect the blood clot, and eat soft foods. Imagine Advanced Dental Arts gives you written instructions and a number to call with any concerns.
+What is dry socket and how do I avoid it?
Dry socket happens when the protective clot is lost from the extraction site, causing pain a few days later. Following the after-care instructions from Imagine Advanced Dental Arts - no straws, smoking, or spitting - prevents it in the vast majority of cases, and it is easily treated if it occurs.
+What are my options for replacing the tooth?
A dental implant is the closest thing to a natural tooth, and a bridge or partial denture are alternatives. At Imagine Advanced Dental Arts we discuss replacement before the extraction so the socket can be prepared for whichever option you choose.
+Can my child have a tooth extracted at your office?
Yes. Imagine Advanced Dental Arts sees children from age two, and we remove stubborn baby teeth and teeth that need to come out before orthodontics, with nitrous oxide available to keep the visit calm.
+How much does a tooth extraction cost in Lawrenceville, NJ?
Simple extractions cost less than surgical extractions, and most dental insurance plans cover a portion. Imagine Advanced Dental Arts provides a written estimate before treatment and offers CareCredit financing and a membership plan for patients without insurance.
Need a tooth removed?
We'll make it comfortable - and plan what replaces it before we start.