Oral Surgery

Extractions & Preservation

Safe, comfortable tooth extractions when necessary, using the least invasive methods to preserve your oral health and prepare for future restoration options.

Dental professional using extracting forceps on a patient during a tooth extraction.

We Specialize in Comfort

While our goal is to help you maintain your teeth for a lifetime, sometimes a tooth needs to be removed. Wisdom teeth, extra teeth, or very crowded teeth can create situations where extraction is the best path forward. In other cases, severely decayed or cracked teeth—or those that have lost too much supporting bone—leave extraction as the only viable option.

Regardless of your dental needs, your comfort is always our number one priority at Dentistry of South Jersey. Our doctors will discuss your unique situation and determine the best way to help you receive the care you need to maintain optimal oral health.

We understand that few patients look forward to any minor surgical procedure. That's why we use today's safest, least invasive methods to make your experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.

When Extraction May Be Necessary

Wisdom teeth that are impacted or causing crowding
Extra teeth that interfere with proper alignment
Severe decay or fractures that cannot be repaired
Advanced gum disease with significant bone loss
Orthodontic preparation to relieve crowding

After your extraction, we'll discuss options to preserve the extraction site and prepare for future restorations like implants or bridges, helping you maintain a healthy, functional smile for years to come.

How it works

Consultation & Evaluation

We'll examine your tooth, review X-rays, and discuss why extraction may be the best option for your oral health.

Comfortable Extraction

Using gentle, proven techniques and appropriate anesthesia, we safely remove the tooth with minimal discomfort.

Preservation & Planning

We discuss site preservation options and next steps—whether that's healing naturally or preparing for an implant or bridge.

Aftercare & Follow-Up

You'll receive clear instructions for care at home, and we'll check in to make sure you're healing well.

Common questions

Will the extraction hurt?+

We use local anesthesia to numb the area completely, so you shouldn't feel pain during the procedure—just some pressure. Afterward, any discomfort is typically manageable with over-the-counter pain relief and usually subsides within a few days.

What does 'preservation' mean?+

Preservation involves protecting the extraction site—sometimes with a bone graft or other material—so the area heals properly and maintains enough bone structure for a future implant or bridge if you choose one.

How long does it take to heal?+

Most patients feel back to normal within a few days to a week. Complete bone healing takes several weeks to a few months, depending on the tooth and whether preservation steps were taken.

Get in touch — Cherry Hill, NJ

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