Tooth extractions and oral surgery in Royal Oak

Extractions & oral surgery at a glance

Done here

Most extractions, wisdom teeth including impacted ones, and bone grafts

Comfort

Local anesthetic, nitrous, or oral sedation (bring a driver)

Time

Simple extractions take minutes. Surgical ones usually take under an hour

Recovery

A few days for most people

Referred out

Teeth very close to the nerve, some medical conditions, and IV sedation

Is this for you?

• A tooth is too broken or decayed to save
• Wisdom teeth are coming in crooked, stuck, or getting infected
• You need a tooth out before an implant, denture or braces
• Bone needs to be rebuilt before an implant can go in

What happens at your visit

1. Plan

   An x-ray, and a 3D CT scan for wisdom teeth or implant sites, shows the roots and where the nerves are. You'll know what's involved before the day.

2. Pick your comfort level

   Local anesthetic is standard. Add nitrous, or oral sedation if you'd rather not be fully aware of it. With oral sedation you'll need a driver.

3. The procedure

   Most simple extractions take minutes. Surgical extractions and wisdom teeth take longer but are usually done within the hour.

4. Recovery

   You'll get written instructions and a number to call if anything worries you. Most people feel back to normal in a few days.

Cost and insurance

Insurance usually pays part of an extraction. Wisdom teeth and bone grafts vary, and we'll give you a written estimate after the scan. See financing and insurance, or our membership plan if you don't have insurance.

Common questions