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Tooth Extraction in Toronto

Comfortable Tooth Removal with Socket Preservation for Long-Term Oral Health

Gentle Tooth Extraction at YEC Dentistry

Although preserving your natural teeth is always our priority, there are situations where a tooth cannot be saved due to severe decay, advanced gum disease, trauma, infection, or a failed root canal treatment. When extraction becomes necessary, our experienced dental team at YEC Dentistryperforms gentle tooth removal while protecting your comfort and long-term oral health.

Whenever appropriate, we recommend adding bone graft at the time of extraction (socket preservation also known as ridge preservation) to help maintain the natural shape and strength of your jawbone and improve future treatment options such as dental implants.

Why Preserve the Bone After Tooth Extraction?

Clinical research has shown that significant jawbone loss can occur during the first few months after a tooth is removed. Without the tooth root to stimulate the bone, the body naturally begins to resorb the surrounding bone.

Socket preservation with bone grafting helps maintain the width and height of the jawbone, reduces future bone loss, and creates a stronger foundation if you later choose a dental implant.

When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?

Severe tooth decay
Broken or fractured teeth
Advanced gum disease
Failed root canal treatment
Dental infection or abscess
Non-restorable teeth
Preparation for orthodontic treatment

Steps for Extraction and Ridge/Socket Preservation Procedure:

1. your periodontist or dentist decides the tooth hopeless due to fracture, failing root canal or severe gum disease.
2. Gentle, minimally traumatic tooth extraction.
3. Bone graft (Allograft or xenograft) is placed in the empty socket.
4. Protective Membrane (resorbable or non-resorbable) is placed to protect the graft.
5. Sutures are placed to promote proper healing and allowed to heal for 2 weeks.
Healing period followed by dental implant placement when appropriate.

Benefits of Bone Grafting

Benefit	Why It Matters
Preserves Jawbone	Reduces natural bone shrinkage after extraction.
Supports Dental Implants	Provides a healthier foundation for future implants.
Maintains Facial Appearance	Helps prevent collapse of the jawbone and facial contours.
Reduces Future Treatment	May eliminate the need for more complex bone grafting procedures later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tooth extraction painful?

Modern local anesthesia keeps patients comfortable during treatment. Most patients experience only mild soreness afterward.

Why is bone grafting recommended?

Bone grafting helps preserve your jawbone after extraction, making future dental implant treatment easier and helping maintain facial structure.

How long does healing take?

Soft tissue usually heals within 1–2 weeks, while bone healing typically takes several months before implant placement.

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YEC Dentistry
Suite 705
2300 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4

Conveniently located inside Yonge Eglinton Centre with direct TTCaccess and underground parking.