Gentle Tooth Extractions with Your Comfort in Mind
Keeping your natural teeth is always our first goal. Sometimes, though, a tooth is too damaged, infected, or crowded to save, and removing it is the healthiest choice for your smile. A timely extraction can stop pain, prevent infection from spreading, and make room for a healthier, better-functioning bite.
At New Face Dentistry, our dental team performs tooth extractions and wisdom teeth removal with a focus on your comfort from start to finish. We numb the area thoroughly, offer sedation options for anxious patients, and walk you through every step so you know exactly what to expect. Patients from Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, Brookhaven, and across Atlanta trust us for gentle extractions and clear, practical aftercare that supports fast healing.
Schedule Your Extraction ConsultationCommon Reasons a Tooth May Need to Be Removed
A tooth extraction is usually recommended when other treatments can’t restore the tooth or when keeping it would put your oral health at risk. Common reasons include:
- Severe tooth decay: When decay reaches deep into the tooth and can’t be repaired with a filling, crown, or root canal.
- Advanced gum disease: When bone loss has left a tooth too loose to support.
- Cracked or broken teeth: When a fracture extends below the gumline or splits the tooth.
- Painful wisdom teeth: When third molars are impacted, partially erupted, or crowding nearby teeth.
- Dental infections or abscesses: When infection can’t be resolved while keeping the tooth.
- Overcrowding: When there isn’t enough room for teeth to align properly, sometimes before orthodontic treatment.
- Damaged baby teeth: When a primary tooth doesn’t fall out naturally and blocks an adult tooth from coming in.
Wisdom Teeth Removal in Atlanta
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars, typically appearing between ages 17 and 25. Because many mouths don’t have enough room for them, wisdom teeth often grow in at an angle, erupt only partway, or stay trapped beneath the gums. These impacted wisdom teeth can lead to pain, infection, gum swelling, decay, and crowding of the surrounding teeth.
Signs your wisdom teeth may need to come out include:
- Pain or pressure at the back of your mouth
- Red, swollen, or tender gums near the back teeth
- Jaw stiffness or difficulty opening your mouth
- A bad taste or persistent bad breath
- Food getting trapped around partially erupted teeth
- Crowding or shifting of other teeth
Our dental team uses digital X-rays to evaluate the position of your wisdom teeth and recommend the right timing for removal. Removing wisdom teeth in the late teens or early twenties is often easier, since the roots aren’t fully formed and healing tends to be faster. If your wisdom teeth are deeply impacted or especially complex, we’ll refer you to a trusted oral surgeon to make sure you receive the most appropriate care.
Step by Step: How We Remove a Tooth Comfortably
Many patients worry that having a tooth pulled will be painful, but modern techniques make extractions far more comfortable than most people expect. Our dental team takes every step slowly and carefully, checking in with you throughout the procedure. Here’s what to expect:
Saving Your Natural Tooth Comes First
Before recommending an extraction, our dental team carefully evaluates every option to preserve your tooth. In many cases, a composite filling, same-day crown, or root canal therapy can repair the damage and keep your natural tooth in place.
When extraction truly is the best path, we’ll explain why, answer your questions, and help you plan the right tooth replacement option if one is needed. You’ll always make the final decision with complete information.
Replacing a Missing Tooth After an Extraction
When a tooth is removed, the gap it leaves can affect more than your appearance. Over time, nearby teeth may shift, your bite may change, and the jawbone in that area can begin to shrink. Replacing the tooth helps protect your smile’s function and structure.
We offer several tooth replacement options at our Atlanta office:
- Dental implants: A permanent, natural-looking solution that replaces the tooth root and helps preserve the jawbone.
- Dental bridges: A fixed restoration that fills the gap by anchoring to neighboring teeth.
- Dentures and partials: Removable options for replacing several missing teeth or a full arch.
Wisdom teeth and some teeth removed for orthodontic reasons typically don’t need to be replaced. Our team will let you know which option, if any, fits your needs.
Insurance and Payment Options for Extractions
Most PPO dental insurance plans provide partial coverage for tooth extractions, and many cover a portion of wisdom teeth removal. Our Atlanta office accepts most PPO plans, verifies your benefits before treatment, and files claims on your behalf as a courtesy. We also accept CareCredit financing, and our Smile Club members save up to 15% on most treatments.
Get Relief With a Gentle Tooth Extraction in Atlanta
If you’re dealing with a painful tooth, a cracked tooth, or troublesome wisdom teeth, don’t wait for the problem to get worse. Our dental team will evaluate your situation, explore every option to save your tooth, and provide gentle, comfortable care when extraction is the right choice. We welcome patients from Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, Brookhaven, and throughout Atlanta to our office at 700 Morosgo Dr NE, Suite J-100.
Call 404-262-9600 or request an appointment online. For urgent tooth pain, ask about same-day emergency appointments.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tooth Extractions
Getting a tooth pulled shouldn’t hurt, because the area is thoroughly numbed with local anesthetic before we begin. Most patients feel only pressure and movement during the extraction. Afterward, some soreness and swelling are normal for a few days and can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. For anxious patients, our Atlanta office also offers sedation options to make the experience more relaxing.
Most patients feel back to normal within a few days after a simple tooth extraction. The gum tissue typically closes over the site within one to two weeks, while the underlying bone continues to heal over the following weeks. Wisdom teeth removal may take a little longer. Following your aftercare instructions closely is the best way to support smooth, fast healing.
Wisdom teeth are often best evaluated in the late teens or early twenties, when they’re beginning to erupt. Removing them at this age is usually easier because the roots aren’t fully developed and healing tends to be quicker. Not everyone needs their wisdom teeth removed, though. Our dental team uses digital X-rays to check their position and recommend removal only if they’re causing problems or likely to cause them.
Yes. If you have severe tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or an infection, call our Atlanta office right away. We offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible to diagnose the problem and get you out of pain. In some cases, a tooth can be saved with other treatment, and in others, an extraction is the fastest path to relief. Patients from Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, Brookhaven, and across Atlanta can call 404-262-9600 for urgent care.
Dry socket is a painful condition that can occur when the blood clot in an extraction site is dislodged or dissolves too early, exposing the bone underneath. It usually develops two to four days after an extraction and causes throbbing pain that may spread toward the ear. To prevent it, avoid straws, smoking, vaping, and forceful spitting for the first few days. If you think you have dry socket, call our office so we can treat it and relieve your pain.
For the first day or two after a tooth extraction, stick to soft, cool foods such as yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, pudding, and lukewarm soup. Avoid hot, spicy, crunchy, or chewy foods that could irritate the site. Chew on the opposite side of your mouth and don’t use a straw. Most patients can gradually return to their regular diet within a week as comfort allows.
In most cases, replacing a missing tooth is recommended to prevent nearby teeth from shifting, keep your bite balanced, and help preserve your jawbone. Options include dental implants, bridges, and dentures or partials. Wisdom teeth and some teeth removed for orthodontic treatment usually don’t need to be replaced. Our dental team will discuss the best option for your smile before or after your extraction.
Most PPO dental insurance plans provide partial coverage for tooth extractions, including many wisdom tooth removals. Coverage depends on your specific plan and whether the extraction is simple or more complex. Our Atlanta team will verify your benefits before treatment and explain any out-of-pocket costs. We also accept CareCredit financing, and Smile Club members save up to 15% on most treatments.
Yes. Our Atlanta office offers sedation options for patients who feel anxious about having a tooth removed or who need multiple extractions. Sedation helps you feel calm and relaxed throughout the procedure, while local anesthetic keeps the area numb. Our team will review your health history and help you choose the option that’s right for you. Let us know about any dental anxiety when you schedule your visit.
