Dental Extractions
Facing the need for a dental extraction can feel unsettling. In certain circumstances, however, removing a compromised tooth is the most thoughtful way to restore comfort, protect surrounding structures, and support long-term oral health.
At Chevy Chase Digital Dentistry, extractions are approached with careful judgment and precision. When preservation is no longer the best option, treatment is planned deliberately — with close attention to comfort, healing, and what follows next.
Drawing on advanced training and digital planning, Dr. Azin Ghesmati performs both straightforward and complex extractions with a conservative, patient-centered approach. When appropriate, care is coordinated seamlessly to prepare for replacement options that preserve balance, function, and the long-term integrity of your smile.
There are two main types:
Simple Extraction: A simple extraction is performed on a tooth fully visible above the gum line and involves specialized instruments to gently loosen and remove the tooth.
Surgical Extraction: This is a more involved surgical procedure used for teeth that are not easily accessible, such as impacted wisdom teeth or fractured teeth beneath the gum line.
The primary purpose of dental extraction is to eliminate sources of chronic infection or dental pain and protect the integrity of the surrounding oral cavity.
The primary goal of dental care is always preservation. In certain situations, however, removing a compromised tooth becomes the most responsible way to protect surrounding structures and maintain long-term oral health.
Extraction may be recommended when a tooth can no longer be predictably restored, when supporting bone or tissue has been significantly compromised, or when removal supports a broader treatment plan focused on stability, alignment, or future restoration.
At Chevy Chase Digital Dentistry, this decision is made only after careful evaluation and digital assessment. When extraction is indicated, it is approached deliberately — with attention to precision, comfort, and seamless planning for what follows next.
A necessary dental extraction provides immediate and long-term benefits for both your oral health and quality of life. The most immediate benefit is the elimination of chronic or severe dental pain caused by a deeply decayed, fractured, or infected tooth. An emergency tooth extraction can quickly resolve acute discomfort and stop the spread of infection.
If you have a tooth that is severely damaged, infected, or impacted, or if you require space for orthodontic treatment, you may be a candidate for dental extraction. Dr. Ghesmati will perform a comprehensive dental exam and review your medical history to confirm that the procedure is safe for you. The primary expectation is that, once the tooth is removed, you will follow the aftercare protocol to ensure proper bone healing and protect the extraction site from dry socket.
