Some teeth are too broken down or infected to repair. Dr. Seyal removes them with thorough numbing and a steady hand, explains how to heal comfortably, and goes over how to fill the space afterward, whether that is a bridge, a partial, or an implant, so you are not left with a gap and no plan.
When a tooth has to come out
A tooth broken off at the gumline with nothing to build on. A crack that runs down the root. Bone loss from gum disease that has left the tooth loose. An infection that a root canal cannot clear. Sometimes a tooth that is in the way of a denture fitting properly. Dr. Seyal will show you the x-ray and explain why, and if there is a way to save it he will tell you that too.
What the visit is like
Thorough numbing, and he waits until you are completely numb before starting. You feel pressure, not pain. Most extractions take a few minutes; a broken or curved-root tooth takes longer. You leave with gauze, written instructions, and his advice on pain relief.
Healing and what comes next
Bite on gauze for the first hour, no smoking or straws for a few days, soft food, and keep the area clean. Most people are back to normal in a few days. Before you leave, Dr. Seyal will talk through replacing the tooth: a bridge, a partial denture, or an implant, and what each costs. A gap left alone lets the neighbors drift.
What you get
- Completely numb before he starts
- Infection and pain gone
- Clear written instructions for healing
- A plan for the space, not just a gap
- Implants and dentures done here, no referral across town
Questions people ask
Tooth Extractions: FAQ
Does an extraction hurt?
Not during. You feel pushing and pressure. Afterward, a few days of soreness that over-the-counter pain relief handles.
What is a dry socket?
When the blood clot in the socket comes loose too early, exposing bone. It hurts and it is avoidable: no smoking, no straws, no vigorous rinsing for the first few days. If it happens, call and we will dress it.
Do you take out wisdom teeth?
Many of them, yes. Dr. Seyal will look at the x-ray and tell you honestly whether yours are something he does here or something better done by an oral surgeon.
