When extracting a tooth there are two types of procedures, a simple or surgical extraction. During a simple extraction, one of our Clear Lake Dental Care dentists will use forceps to remove the tooth. This can only be performed in the case that the tooth is above the gumline. If the tooth is not above the gum line, we perform a surgical extraction. This is common for wisdom teeth and involves stitches and anesthesia. After your teeth are removed, our staff at Clear Lake Dental Care may place a bridge, implant, or dentures to replace the now missing teeth.

In the case that patients suffer an injury or are in extreme pain, they can call for emergency dental work. Our staff would be happy to help you schedule an appointment for immediate tooth extraction.

For a basic tooth that is above the gum line, these are simple procedures taking just 20-40 minutes. If we are pulling multiple teeth, adding 5-10 minutes for each additional tooth is typical.

This doesn’t apply to teeth that are still under the gumline, where an incision must be made in the gums to access the tooth. This is common for wisdom teeth. Those are more involved procedures and we can give you an idea of the expected duration during your consultation when Dr. Das, Dr. Pham, or Dr. Rivera can get a better feel for your situation.