Tooth Extraction
Tooth Extraction Can Save Your Smile
When it comes to teeth, all dental professionals work hard at saving and preserving your teeth. Sometimes, a tooth is beyond saving by other means. When this happens, it’s recommended to extract the tooth to keep the rest of your teeth healthy. Dr. Curtis is highly experienced in tooth extraction and is happy to discuss tooth replacement options after your extraction so that you can maintain your oral health and smile. Our practice offers a variety of options for replacing an extracted tooth, such as implants, full-arch restorations, and other customized solutions.
Your consultation with Dr. Curtis will include a complete oral examination and assessment of your condition, where he will develop a personalized treatment plan. Please feel free to contact our office today and schedule a consultation.
The Tooth Extraction Process
General tooth extraction is often a simple outpatient procedure performed using local anesthesia. Our highly skilled staff is trained to make sure you are safe, comfortable, and well taken care of during your treatment. If you are feeling anxious about dental procedures, rest assured that there are a variety of anesthesia options to help you feel at ease and a team that feels honored to care for you and your loved ones.
During the procedure, you will be administered the selected choice of anesthesia. Local anesthesia is common for simple extractions, while general anesthesia is common for surgical extractions. If the tooth is visible above the gum line and able to be loosened, it will simply be removed with forceps by Dr. Curtis. For teeth that are below the gum line, or for more extensive extractions, Dr. Curtis will make a small incision in your gum. He may need to remove bone around your tooth or fragment the tooth before it can be extracted.
Our office will provide you with detailed pre- and post-operative instructions, which you should follow closely and carefully to ensure your procedure goes as smoothly as possible.
Types of Anesthesia
Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants offers in-office anesthesia to maximize your comfort. Here are some of our anesthesia and sedation options:
When is Tooth Extraction Recommended?
If other attempts have not been able to save a tooth, such as a crown, filling, or root canal, or if it threatens the health of the surrounding teeth, it is likely time for an extraction. You may be in need of a tooth extraction if you experience any of the following:
- Tooth crowding
- Impaction
- Tooth damage that cannot be repaired
- Restorative treatments that have failed
- Advanced gum disease
- Severe infection or tooth decay
- A malformed tooth (rare)
If you think it’s time to consider tooth extraction, or have been referred to our office, please contact us to schedule a consultation. Feel free to visit our Tooth Replacement Options page for more information about the types of available solutions after you get a tooth extracted.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Tooth Extraction and other procedures.
"My name is Ann Marie and I am from Watertown and I took my children to Upstate Oral Surgery to get their teeth extracted. My overall experience was wonderful. The staff is great, the doctor is very nice, and it was a really good experience. Dr. Curtis is wonderful. He’s very happy. He’s very charismatic. You can tell that he loves his job, and I was very comfortable putting the needs of my children in his hands. The staff is wonderful. You can tell that they have a good vibe with each other. They work really well with each other. I would absolutely recommend Upstate Oral Surgery. If you were a mom looking for a place to bring your kids, this is it. It’s wonderful."
"Hello, my name is Brenda and I'm from Antwerp, and I came to Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants for an extraction and implants. I had a great experience. Everybody made me feel very calm and they were very accommodating. Dr. Curtis put my mind at ease and made me feel very comfortable. The staff here are very friendly and they make you feel very relaxed. The procedure went great, and I left here with a great smile. Out of five stars, I would give this practice five stars. "
"Hi, my name is Chukita and I'm from Watertown and I came to Upstate Oral Surgery to get an extraction and implant. When I first walked in, I knew I was in a room full of professionals. Dr. Curtis made me feel like I was family, and he even called to check up on me after my procedure to see how I was feeling. I really appreciated that. Now I have a healthy smile, and it's all thanks to Dr. Curtis and his wonderful staff. I highly recommend the team because, coming here, I felt like I was a member of the family, and I really felt like everyone sincerely cared about my care. "
"Hi, I’m Emily. I’m from Watertown, and I came to Upstate Oral Surgery to have a tooth extracted. My overall experience with Upstate Oral Surgery was fantastic. I have severe anxiety coming in to the dentist, and the staff was fantastic. They calmed me, they told me what would happen, they never let me feel anxious, they were great. Dr. Curtis is very wonderful. He’s very involved. He will explain everything that’s going on. The procedure I had went quicker than I expected. I was back to my normal routine the next day after having my tooth extracted. I would recommend Upstate Oral Surgery to everyone because they are fantastic. They will treat you like family and will do their very best."
"Hi, I'm Florica and I'm from Liverpool. I had implant surgeries in two steps, on the bottom the first time and on the upper the second time. Dr. Curtis, it's a confident oral surgeon, he's very reassuring. The recovery process was really good. After my experience with Dr. Curtis, I can live my life more comfortably. I recommend Dr. Curtis and Upstate Oral Surgery with confidence."
"My name is Isaac, and I live in Watertown. I came to see Dr. Curtis to get an extraction. The team here was very nice and made sure I was very comfortable during the surgery. They made me feel welcome and safe. Dr. Curtis is really nice. He’s a great oral surgeon. I was a little nervous, but Dr. Curtis really calmed me down. Getting my tooth pulled was very quick. I was already eating my favorite foods the next day. I feel great now. My overall experience here was awesome, and everybody was really nice. I would recommend Upstate Oral Surgery to my friends here in Watertown."
"John from Antwerp, New York. I came to Upstate Oral Surgery for an extraction. My experience from Upstate Oral Surgery was really great. The new space here is really clean and very well-organized. The staff very much puts patient care first and they are very comforting. Dr. Curtis is very professional, very relaxing. The procedure was very fast—a lot faster than I expected. Within a couple days, I had healed and I was on the go. After having my extraction, I feel great. I would definitely come back if I need more procedures done. I would give Upstate Oral Surgery five stars. They made it real easy."
"Hi, my name is Josiphina and I'm from Carthage. I came to Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants to receive extractions. I really felt that I was in good hands here. I was greeted with kindness and warmth from the staff. Dr Curtis is a godsend. He made sure that I was able to do what I needed to do to better my health. He also was there every step of the way. I was able to recover a lot quicker than they expected originally. Since the procedure, I'm able to eat the things that I would like, and I'm a lot happier. Absolutely recommend this team. Dr. Curtis really changed my life, and I appreciate it."
"Hi, my name is Kristi and I'm from Antwerp. I came to Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants to get my wisdom teeth out and my extractions. I had a great experience here. The staff here is very friendly, and they're very comforting when you need them. Dr. Curtis is a true professional. He made me feel at ease the entire time, was able to explain everything he was doing, and I thought he did an amazing job. The procedure I had was absolutely successful. It feels great to have a healthy smile now, and it's all thanks to Dr. Curtis and his team. I highly recommend Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants."
Learn More About Us
We would like you to explore our website and learn more about our practice, the services we offer, and the expert-level treatment that you can expect from Dr. Curtis. We are honored to care for the people in our area and provide them with the health, smile, and confidence they need to live happy and healthy lives. Your team at Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants looks forward to meeting with you and learning about how we can take the steps together towards fulfilling your oral surgery needs.