When a tooth cannot be saved, a professional extraction performed by a skilled oral surgeon ensures the best possible outcome. Dr. Deeb Helal and Dr. Timothy Colton at Norwell Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center handle simple and surgical extractions with expertise and compassion. Our board-certified surgeons offer sedation options to keep you comfortable, serving patients from across the South Shore and Greater Boston area.
Need a tooth extracted? Call our Norwell office at 781-871-7800.
Whenever a tooth suffers a fracture or advanced decay, Dr. Helal and Dr. Colton will first evaluate whether it can be preserved with a filling, crown, or another restorative approach. If the damage is too extensive for repair, or if keeping the tooth would risk infection and compromise your overall oral health, a tooth extraction may be the recommended course of action.
At Norwell Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, most extractions are performed under local anesthesia to ensure the area is completely numb and you remain comfortable throughout. The tooth is carefully loosened from its socket and removed with precision. Sterile gauze is placed over the extraction site for you to apply gentle pressure to control bleeding. In some cases, sutures may be placed that will either dissolve on their own or be removed during a brief follow-up visit at our Norwell office.