When a tooth needs to come out
Simple and surgical extractions, including wisdom teeth, performed with a board-certified oral surgeon on staff for added expertise.
We only recommend extraction when it's the right call
Whether it's a severely decayed tooth, a wisdom tooth that's impacted or causing crowding, or damage beyond repair, extraction is always a last resort after other options have been ruled out. Having a board-certified oral surgeon on staff means more complex extractions don't require an outside referral.
Simple vs. surgical extractions
Simple Extraction
For a fully erupted tooth, removed with local anesthesia in a straightforward, quick procedure.
Surgical Extraction
For a tooth that hasn't fully emerged, such as an impacted wisdom tooth, requiring a more involved surgical approach.
Replacement Options
Once healed, we'll discuss whether a dental implant, bridge, or denture is the right way to fill the gap. If bone loss has occurred, a bone graft can rebuild the area first. Learn about bone grafting →
Sedation options are available
For surgical extractions (like impacted wisdom teeth), performed with our board-certified oral surgeon, sedation options are available to make the experience far more comfortable. Learn more about sedation dentistry →
The day of your extraction
1. Numbing
Local anesthesia numbs the area. Sedation is also available for surgical extractions.
2. The Extraction
Simple extractions are quick; surgical extractions take a bit more time and a more involved approach.
3. Right After
You'll bite on gauze for 30–45 minutes to help a healing clot form before you head home.
See our tooth extraction guide → for the full recovery timeline.
Or browse our full treatment guide → for every procedure we offer.
Tooth Extractions in Norwalk, CT FAQ
No, it does not hurt during the procedure. The area is fully numbed beforehand. Some soreness during recovery is normal and manageable with over-the-counter pain relief.
Simple extractions typically heal within a few days; surgical extractions, including wisdom teeth, may take a week or more for full recovery.
Not always. It depends on whether they're impacted, causing crowding, or at risk of infection. We'll evaluate this with X-rays before recommending removal.
Yes. This includes prescribed medications, but also any recreational or non-prescribed drug use. Certain substances can seriously affect how your body responds to local anesthesia. We will never judge you for disclosing this. This practice was built around patient safety first, and what you tell us stays confidential.
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