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General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Moezinia

Extractions & Bone Preservation

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Tooth Extractions & Bone Preservation in Tribeca

Tooth extractions are sometimes necessary to protect your overall oral health. Whether due to severe decay, trauma, advanced gum disease, or crowding, Dr. Patricia Moezinia and Dr. Toscano ensure your extraction is as gentle and stress-free as possible. Our team takes the time to explain every step and offers bone preservation strategies to protect your future smile.

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Gentle Tooth Extractions with Sedation Available

At Empower Your Smile, your comfort is our priority. If you’re feeling anxious about a tooth extraction, we offer in-office sedation to help you relax throughout the procedure. Whether it’s a simple extraction or a more complex case, our team ensures a safe, stress-free experience with options tailored to your needs.

Now offering sedation for extractions in our Tribeca office.

Minimize discomfort
Relax through your procedure
Ideal for anxious patients or complex extractions

Ready for a more comfortable dental experience?
Request an Appointment or call us at (212) 274-8338 today.

Why Might a Tooth Need to Be Removed?

There are several reasons we may recommend a tooth extraction:

Severe decay or infection
Advanced periodontal (gum) disease
Cracked or broken teeth beyond repair
Impacted or poorly positioned teeth (e.g., wisdom teeth)
Orthodontic preparation or bite correction

While we always explore options to preserve natural teeth, extractions are sometimes the best course of action to prevent further damage or discomfort.

The Tooth Extraction Process

To keep you comfortable, your dentist will begin by numbing the tooth, jawbone, and surrounding tissue with local anesthesia.

You may feel pressure—this is completely normal—as the tooth is gently rocked to widen the socket. While pressure is felt, you should not feel pain. If you do, please let us know immediately so we can adjust.

Sectioning the Tooth (If Needed)

In cases where a tooth is especially anchored or the roots are curved, we may use a technique called sectioning, where the tooth is divided into smaller pieces for safer, more efficient removal.

Bone Preservation: Protecting Your Smile’s Foundation

After tooth removal, the bone that once supported it can begin to shrink. This can lead to:

Facial structure changes

Complications with future dental implants or bridges

Shifting of neighboring teeth

To prevent this, we often recommend socket preservation, a technique that fills the empty socket with bone grafting material to maintain shape, volume, and bone health.

This proactive step helps ensure better results if you plan to replace your missing tooth with a dental implant later.

Aftercare Instructions: Healing Comfortably

To promote a smooth recovery, follow these guidelines after your procedure:

Immediately After Extraction:

Bite down on the provided gauze pad for 30–45 minutes to stop bleeding.
Repeat with fresh gauze if needed.
Avoid rinsing, spitting, or touching the area for the first 24 hours.

Avoid for 72 Hours:

Smoking
Alcohol
Sipping through straws
Brushing near the extraction site

These actions can dislodge the protective clot and delay healing.

Managing Pain & Swelling:

Use a cold compress in the first 48 hours
Take prescribed medications as directed
Stick to soft, cool foods the first day and hydrate well

Return to Gentle Brushing & Flossing After 24 Hours

Keeping the mouth clean helps prevent infection and supports faster healing.

Contact Us If You Notice:

Persistent bleeding
Severe pain not relieved by medication
Swelling that worsens after 2–3 days
Fever or signs of infection

Schedule a Consultation Today

If you think you may need a tooth extraction or want to preserve the health of your jaw after a recent one, our team is here to help. We offer thoughtful, compassionate care from consultation through recovery—always with your comfort in mind.

Located in the heart of Tribeca, we proudly serve patients across Manhattan.