At Rockville Family Dental, we provide safe, gentle, and stress-free tooth extractions to relieve pain and protect your oral health.
Our experienced dentist ensures your comfort at every step.
Gentle, Safe, and Stress-Free Care
Sometimes a tooth can’t be saved. Whether it’s due to severe decay, infection, trauma, or crowding, a tooth extraction may be the best step to protect your overall oral health.
We know the idea of having a tooth removed can feel intimidating. That’s why we focus on making the process as comfortable and stress-free as possible. With modern techniques, gentle care, and the right anesthetics, tooth extractions today are often easier than most patients expect.
Why a Tooth May Need to Be Extracted
What to Expect During an Extraction
Patients are often surprised by how quick the appointment is and how much easier it feels than they imagined.
Recovery usually takes just a few days. To heal well, we recommend:
1. Resting the day of your procedure
2. Avoiding straws and smoking for at least 24–48 hours
3. Sticking to soft foods at first
4. Using a cold compress for any swelling
5. Taking prescribed medications as directed
No. With modern anesthetics, you’ll feel pressure but no pain. Some mild soreness afterward is normal and manageable with medication.
Most patients feel back to normal in 2–3 days. Wisdom teeth extractions may require a little longer.
Not necessarily. In many cases, a root canal, crown, or filling can save the tooth. Extraction is only recommended when no other option is effective.
Yes. Dental implants, bridges, or partial dentures can restore your smile and keep your bite healthy. We’ll review your options before and after the procedure.
Absolutely. Tooth extractions are one of the most common and routine dental procedures, with a very high success rate when performed by an experienced dentist.