Oral surgery
See how evaluation, procedure planning and referral decisions fit together.
Read the guide →Know the reason, alternatives and next step
Tooth extractions
Removing a tooth is generally considered when it cannot be predictably maintained, creates disease or interferes with another care plan. The dentist should explain the diagnosis, alternatives and what happens after removal before you decide.
Why removal may be recommended
Reasons can include severe decay or fracture, advanced infection or bone loss, an impacted tooth, failed prior treatment or a restorative or orthodontic plan. Ask whether the tooth can be treated and restored, monitored or referred for another opinion.
Simple and surgical approaches
A visible tooth with favorable shape may be removed without an incision. A broken, curved, impacted or bone-covered tooth may require an incision, removal of bone, sectioning or specialist care. Imaging and examination guide the approach.
Prepare with complete health information
Review medications, allergies, conditions, previous anesthesia experiences and instructions about eating, drinking, transportation and medicines. Do not stop prescribed medicine unless the treating clinician and prescribing professional give specific directions.
Discuss what follows removal
Not every removed tooth needs replacement, but an empty space can affect chewing, neighboring teeth, bone and the restorative plan. Depending on the tooth and goals, options may include an implant, bridge, removable appliance, orthodontic movement or no replacement.
Protect the site and follow written instructions
A blood clot protects the socket early in healing. Follow instructions about pressure, food, cleaning, activity, tobacco, medicines and follow-up. Contact the treating office about uncontrolled bleeding, worsening pain or swelling, fever, bad taste with worsening symptoms or other concerns.
Prepare for each stage
Explore oral surgery and recovery
Dental bone grafting
Understand graft goals, materials, staging and healing.
Read the guide →Wisdom tooth removal
Learn when wisdom teeth may be monitored, removed or referred.
Read the guide →Tooth extraction recovery and aftercare
Prepare to protect the socket and recognize warning signs.
Read the guide →Make the next step explicit
Diagnosis, procedure and restoration connect
Ask how the procedure affects the long-term plan, whether another clinician is involved and what follow-up will determine readiness for the next stage.
Explore all dental services →Confirm provider and office
Procedure, clinician, anesthesia and appointment availability may vary. Contact the selected office before traveling. A request is not a confirmed appointment.
Contact the office →Margate · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Start with your preferred office
Confirm the treating clinician, the services available and where each surgical or restorative appointment will take place.
Margate
100 FL-7, Suite 300, Margate, FL 33063(954) 532-127402 / YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
236 Commercial Boulevard, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308(954) 568-8928Call to confirm current hours, availability and services at this office.
Your questions, answered
Will the procedure hurt?
Anesthesia is used to manage procedural pain. Ask what you may feel, which anesthesia is planned and how discomfort will be managed afterward.
Can every extraction be done at either office?
No assumption should be made. Call to confirm the clinician, procedure and office for your case; referral may be appropriate.
When should I discuss tooth replacement?
Ideally before removal when practical, because the replacement goal can affect imaging, grafting and timing.
Connected care
Explore general and urgent care
General and preventive dentistry
Build an individualized plan for exams, prevention and follow-up.
Read the guide →Dental cleanings and exams
Understand the different roles of an examination and professional cleaning.
Read the guide →Night guards for teeth grinding
Learn how an appliance may protect teeth and where its limits apply.
Read the guide →Oral cancer screening
Know what a brief oral cancer examination checks and what follows a finding.
Read the guide →Emergency dentistry
Know when to call the dental office and when to seek emergency medical care.
Read the guide →Get ready for your visit
Organize your paperwork, questions and next steps.
Independent patient resources
General education does not replace the instructions, examination or recommendation of the treating clinician.