Tooth extractions in Miami Lakes

You’ll feel pressure but not sharp pain, because the area is numbed. Soreness afterward usually improves within a few days.

Usually, yes — to prevent shifting. Options include an implant, a bridge or a partial denture.

Many wisdom teeth can be removed in our office. At your exam we’ll tell you if your case is complex enough to need an oral surgeon.

Most people feel much better within a few days, and the gum usually closes over in one to two weeks. The bone underneath keeps remodeling for a few months.

A dry socket happens when the blood clot in the socket is lost too early, exposing the bone. It usually causes throbbing pain two to four days after the extraction. Avoiding straws and smoking lowers the risk — call us if pain gets worse instead of better.

Stick to soft, cool or lukewarm foods like yogurt, eggs and soups for the first day or two, and chew on the other side. Avoid very hot drinks, crunchy foods and alcohol while the area heals.

Usually not. Wisdom teeth sit at the very back of the mouth, so removing them doesn’t leave a gap that affects your bite. Other missing teeth are best replaced to keep neighbors from shifting.

Many people return to their normal routine the next day. Rest for the rest of the extraction day and avoid strenuous exercise for a day or two.