When a tooth cannot be saved through restoration or root canal treatment, a carefully managed extraction at Buffalo Family ensures the process is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Dr. Dill and Dr. Grean use precise local anaesthetic technique to achieve profound numbness before any instrumentation begins, and the team's calm, communicative approach means patients are never left wondering what is happening next. Post-extraction care instructions are provided in writing, and the team will discuss tooth replacement options — including implants and bridges — at the same appointment so you leave with a clear plan.
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With effective local anaesthetic — which the team takes time to ensure is fully working before proceeding — you will feel pressure and movement but not pain during the extraction itself. Post-operative discomfort is typically manageable with over-the-counter ibuprofen and paracetamol for 2–3 days, and the team will advise on the most effective dosing schedule.
The socket typically closes over with soft tissue within 1–2 weeks, though complete bone healing takes 3–6 months. The most critical period is the first 24–48 hours, when the blood clot that protects the socket must be preserved — the team will give you specific instructions on eating, drinking, and oral hygiene during this window.
For most teeth, yes — leaving a gap causes the surrounding teeth to drift and tilt into the space over months and years, altering your bite and making future restoration more complex. The adjacent teeth and opposing tooth also lose the stimulation that keeps the supporting bone healthy. Dr. Grean or Dr. Dill will outline implant, bridge, and partial denture options at your extraction appointment so you can make a planned, informed decision.