Tooth Extraction

At Wojtowicz Dental, one of our primary goals is to help you maintain your natural teeth for as long as possible. However, some circumstances require removing a tooth to protect your smile, oral health, and overall well-being. In these cases, our dentists recommend tooth extraction.

We go above and beyond to ensure your comfort at Wojtowicz Dental; a tooth extraction is no exception. We use the best anesthetics and even offer nitrous oxide to help you relax and have a stress-free experience during a tooth extraction in Elroy.

Our dentists will always exhaust other treatment options before removing a tooth; however, these are some of the circumstances in which tooth extraction may be necessary:

• Broken below the gumline — If a tooth cracks or breaks beneath the gumline, we need to remove it to help you avoid an infection.
• Severe infection — If a tooth becomes infected beyond the point where a root canal can save it, tooth extraction is necessary to protect your health.
• Extensive decay — A tooth that is extensively decayed or damaged may not be salvageable.
• Wisdom teeth — Some third molars must be removed due to crowding, cleanliness, or impaction.
• Advanced gum disease — Periodontitis, or advanced gum disease, damages the bone and gums that support your teeth, resulting in tooth loss.
• Trauma — Sometimes, an accident or trauma can cause the demise of a tooth.

Our dentists may also recommend tooth extraction to eliminate crowding, assist with orthodontic treatment, or prepare a patient for full or partial dentures.

If we’re removing a tooth that’s not a wisdom tooth, or for dentures or orthodontic treatment, it’s important to consider tooth replacement.

At Wojtowicz Dental, our Elroy dental office is well-equipped to help with tooth replacement, and our team offers comprehensive implant dentistry from start to finish. We’ll review your options to help you select the treatment that restores function and aesthetics to your smile while also considering your lifestyle and budget.

Contact Wojtowicz Dental at (608) 462-8282 for more information on tooth extractions and replacement.

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, often emerge during the late teens or early twenties. If there isn't enough space for them to erupt properly, they can cause a variety of problems. At Wojtowicz Dental, we offer wisdom tooth extraction to help prevent crowding, infection, and damage to nearby teeth.

If your wisdom teeth are impacted (trapped under the gum), misaligned, or partially erupted, they can be challenging to clean and may lead to discomfort, swelling, or infection. In these cases, extraction is often the safest way to protect oral health.

Our experienced team uses digital imaging and a gentle, patient-focused approach to assess your third molars and determine if removal is necessary. If we recommend extraction, we’ll ensure you feel comfortable, informed, and supported before, during, and after your procedure.

Severe tooth pain, trauma, or sudden swelling can’t always wait for a scheduled appointment. We offer emergency tooth extraction for patients who need immediate relief.

Whether your tooth is cracked, infected, or damaged beyond repair, our team is ready to help quickly and compassionately. We prioritize same-day appointments whenever possible and use digital X-rays and local anesthesia to diagnose and treat the problem with minimal discomfort.

If you're in pain or unsure what to do next, don’t wait. Contact our Elroy dental office for urgent care. We’ll explain your options and provide expert support when you need it most.