Nobody wants to lose a tooth, but sometimes extraction is the best option for your overall oral health. Whether you’re dealing with severe decay, a broken tooth beyond repair, or overcrowding, we provide gentle tooth extractions right here in the heart of the Peace Country.
Our team prioritizes your comfort throughout the process. With sedation options available and careful post-operative care, most patients are surprised by how smooth the experience is.
We always try to save natural teeth when possible, but extraction becomes necessary when:
Simple Extractions Used for teeth that are visible above the gum line. We numb the area, loosen the tooth with a special instrument, and remove it. Most simple extractions take just minutes.
Surgical Extractions Required for teeth that haven’t fully emerged, are broken at the gum line, or have curved roots. We make a small incision in the gum to access the tooth. While more involved than simple extractions, surgical extractions are still routine procedures we perform regularly.
Both types are performed comfortably with local anesthesia, and sedation options are available if you’re anxious or undergoing multiple extractions.
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Most people return to normal activities within a few days, though complete healing takes several weeks.
For back molars or baby teeth, replacement might not be necessary. However, leaving gaps from extracted teeth can cause:
We offer replacement options:
Dental Implants: The most permanent solution. An implant replaces the tooth root and supports a natural-looking crown.
Dental Bridges: Fixed restorations that anchor artificial teeth to neighboring natural teeth.
We’ll discuss replacement options during your extraction consultation, though you don’t need to decide immediately. Some patients prefer to heal completely before making decisions about replacement.
Standard numbing that makes the extraction area completely pain-free. You're awake and aware but shouldn't feel discomfort.
Inhaled sedation that helps you relax while remaining conscious. Effects wear off quickly after the procedure.
Medication taken before your appointment that makes you drowsy and relaxed. You'll be conscious but may not remember much of the procedure.
Deeper sedation administered through an IV. You'll be in a twilight state—extremely relaxed or asleep, with little to no memory of the procedure. This is our most popular option for anxious patients or complex extractions.
Our team will help you choose the sedation level that’s right for your needs and comfort.
Dental emergencies don’t wait for convenient times. If you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, swelling, or trauma, we offer emergency dental care and can often perform same-day extractions when necessary.
Call us immediately at (780) 500-1001 if you’re dealing with a dental emergency. We’ll get you in quickly and provide relief.
Tooth extraction costs vary based on complexity:
Most dental insurance plans cover tooth extractions, typically at 50-80%. We work with most insurance providers and offer direct billing.
For patients without insurance or needing additional payment options, we provide financing through Lendcare.
If you’re dealing with a problem tooth or have been told you need an extraction, don’t put it off. Delaying treatment can lead to more pain, infection, and complications.
Call us at (780) 500-1001 or book online. We’ll examine your tooth, discuss your options, and create a treatment plan that prioritizes your comfort.
The extraction itself doesn’t hurt because we completely numb the area with local anesthesia. You might feel pressure or tugging sensations, but not pain. After the anesthesia wears off, you’ll likely have some soreness for a few days, similar to other dental procedures. Over-the-counter pain relievers typically manage discomfort well. For patients with dental anxiety, we offer sedation options ranging from nitrous oxide to IV sedation, so you can be relaxed or even asleep during the procedure.
Most people feel back to normal within 3-7 days, though complete healing of the extraction site takes several weeks. You’ll likely experience the most discomfort in the first 24-48 hours, with gradual improvement after that. Simple extractions typically heal faster than surgical extractions. Following aftercare instructions carefully—especially avoiding straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing in the first 24 hours—significantly improves healing time and reduces complications.
Dry socket occurs when the blood clot that forms in the extraction site becomes dislodged or dissolves prematurely, exposing the bone and nerves. It causes severe pain that typically starts 3-4 days after extraction. To prevent dry socket: don’t use straws for at least a week, avoid smoking and alcohol, don’t rinse vigorously in the first 24 hours, eat soft foods, and follow all aftercare instructions carefully. Dry socket occurs in only 2-5% of extractions and is treatable if it does develop.
Yes, but stick to soft, cool foods for the first few days. Good options include yogurt, smoothies (no straws!), mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, soup (lukewarm, not hot), and ice cream. Avoid hot foods, crunchy or hard foods, seeds and nuts, and anything that requires significant chewing. Gradually reintroduce normal foods as healing progresses and comfort allows. Staying hydrated and maintaining nutrition helps your body heal faster.
It depends on which tooth was removed and your individual situation. Back molars and baby teeth don’t always need replacement. However, leaving gaps from extracted front teeth or teeth that affect your bite can cause neighboring teeth to shift, bite problems, bone loss, and difficulty chewing. We’ll discuss replacement options like dental implants, bridges, or partial dentures during your consultation.
