The area is carefully numbed with local anesthesia, and sedation may be offered for comfort.



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Severely Decayed Teeth
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Damaged or Broken Teeth
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Infected or Abscessed Teeth
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Crowded Teeth
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Problematic Wisdom Teeth
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Gum or Jaw Pain
What it Treats
How it Works
What to Expect
The dentist gently removes the damaged or problematic tooth, using surgical techniques if necessary.
The socket is cleaned, stitches may be placed if needed, and aftercare instructions help ensure a smooth recovery.

Benefits
Tooth extraction removes damaged, decayed, or problematic teeth to relieve pain, prevent infection, and protect your overall oral health. It creates a healthier foundation for your smile and helps prevent further dental complications.
Pain Relief
Eliminates discomfort from damaged, infected, or problematic teeth.
Prevent Infection
Removes the source of decay or infection to protect surrounding teeth and gums.
Protect Oral Health
Helps maintain a healthy bite, prevents further complications, and prepares the mouth for restorative options if needed.
Common reasons include severe decay, infection or abscess, impacted wisdom teeth, crowded teeth, or broken/cracked teeth causing pain.
Modern anesthesia and sedation techniques make the procedure comfortable. Most patients feel little to no pain during extraction.
Recovery usually takes a few days. Mild soreness or swelling is normal, and your dentist will provide instructions to promote healing.
Some extractions require stitches, especially surgical ones, while simple extractions often do not.
Yes. Options like dental implants, bridges, or partial dentures can restore function and appearance after healing.
Stick to soft foods like yogurt, soups, and mashed potatoes for the first few days. Avoid hard, crunchy, or sticky foods until your dentist says it’s safe.
Most extractions heal without issue, but possible risks include infection, dry socket, or prolonged bleeding. Following aftercare instructions and attending follow-up visits helps minimize these risks.
Why Visit Ocean Dental and Aesthetics
For over 15 years, our dentist has been a fixture in the Hilton Head community, serving her patients with the utmost compassion and care.
Our founder has been a dentist in private practice, for the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island and the United States Army, and an instructor of dental students for 35 years.
Our team enjoys working with patients of all ages, and her dedication to health and attention to beauty is the philosophy that has made Ocean Aesthetics and Dental successful.
We take pride in offering our patients safe, certified dental and aesthetics treatments, such as laser skin resurfacing, that are carefully designed to deliver the results they desire.



