When it comes to maintaining a healthy and pain-free smile, sometimes a tooth extraction is necessary. At Americansmiledental, we offer expert oral surgery and dental extraction services to ensure your comfort and oral health. Whether you need a simple tooth extraction or a more complex surgical procedure, our experienced dental professionals are here to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care.

Why Are Dental Extractions Necessary?

Tooth extractions are recommended for several reasons, including:

1. Severe Tooth Decay – When cavities are too advanced for fillings or root canals to be effective, extraction might be the best option.
2. Gum Disease (Periodontitis) – Advanced gum disease can loosen teeth, making removal necessary to prevent further infection.
3. Impacted Wisdom Teeth – Wisdom teeth often cause pain, swelling, and misalignment, requiring surgical removal.
4. Overcrowding – In orthodontic cases, extractions may be needed to make space for proper tooth alignment.
5. Infections & Abscesses – If an infection spreads deep into the tooth root and surrounding bone, extraction may be required.
6. Trauma or Injury – Broken or severely damaged teeth due to accidents may need to be removed if they cannot be saved.

Types of Dental Extractions

At American Smile Dental, we perform two main types of extractions:

1. Simple Extractions

These are performed when the tooth is visible and easily accessible. Using specialized instruments, the dentist gently loosens and removes the tooth under local anesthesia. This procedure is quick and minimally invasive.

2. Surgical Extractions

For teeth that are impacted, broken, or not easily accessible (such as wisdom teeth), a surgical extraction is required. This involves making a small incision in the gum and, in some cases, removing the tooth in sections. Sedation options are available to ensure patient comfort.

What to Expect During a Tooth Extraction

1. Consultation & Examination

Before recommending an extraction, our dental team conducts a thorough examination, including X-rays, to assess the tooth’s condition and surrounding structures.

2. Anesthesia & Pain Management

We prioritize patient comfort by using local anesthesia to numb the area. For surgical extractions or anxious patients, we offer sedation options such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or IV sedation.

3. Extraction Procedure

The dentist carefully removes the tooth, ensuring minimal discomfort. Surgical extractions may involve dissolvable stitches to promote healing.

4. Post-Extraction Care & Recovery

Proper aftercare is essential for quick healing. Our team provides detailed post-operative instructions, including:

• Biting on gauze to control bleeding
• Applying ice packs to reduce swelling
• Taking prescribed medications (if needed)
• Eating soft foods for the first few days
• Avoiding smoking or using straws to prevent dry socket
• Maintaining oral hygiene without disturbing the extraction site

Wisdom Tooth Extractions at American Smile Dental

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, often cause complications such as impaction, crowding, and infections. Our specialized oral surgeons perform wisdom tooth extractions safely and efficiently, using advanced technology to reduce healing time and discomfort.

Signs You Need a Wisdom Tooth Extraction

• Persistent pain or swelling at the back of the mouth
• Red, swollen, or bleeding gums
• Jaw stiffness or difficulty opening your mouth
• Bad breath or an unpleasant taste
• Repeated infections in the area

The Benefits of Professional Dental Extractions

Choosing American Smile Dental for your tooth extraction ensures:

• Experienced Oral Surgeons & Dentists trained in advanced extraction techniques
• State-of-the-Art Technology for precise and minimally invasive procedures
• Comprehensive Sedation Options for a comfortable experience
• Personalized Aftercare Plans for optimal healing and recovery

Schedule Your Consultation Today!

If you’re experiencing tooth pain, infection, or need wisdom teeth removal, trust the professionals at American Smile Dental. Our dedicated team will guide you through every step, ensuring a smooth, pain-free experience.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward better oral health!

Whether you need a routine checkup and cleaning or a complete smile makeover, we are ready to help. At our state-of-the-art office we use Digital X-rays which uses about 75% less radiation and better quality diagnostic image. We also take intra-oral digital photos and review them with you on a big screen TV so you can see exactly what we see in your mouth.

We are here to help you with your dental needs, from the most simple to the most advanced treatments or services including but not limited to: Cosmetic Filling & Restorations, Dental Crowns and Bridges, Wisdom Teeth extractions, Root Canal Therapy, Custom Dentures, Implant Restorations, Clear Orthodontic Treatments (Invisalign), Cosmetic Veneers, Smile Makeover and of course Anti-Snore Appliances to make you sleep better and our Anti-aging Dentistry to make you look & feel younger.

You will find gentle quality care provided by our highly skilled team at American Smile Dental Care. Our dental professionals with over 19 years experience can help you choose the best treatment based on your needs. We offer payment options, financing (some plans with NO Interest), and we accept almost all insurances.

Our professional dentists are available 24/7 to answer your dental emergency calls. Dental emergencies can happen at anytime, day or night, weekdays or weekends and if you need immediate attention call us at (818) 833-0444 to speak to one of our highly trained dentists. We always have emergency appointments available for you to be seen same day or the next business day.

If your dental emergency is life threatening please call 911 immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

A beautiful smile is a lovely thing to watch & you don’t have to hide your smile anymore. Your dental professionals at American Smile Dental Care offer a wide variety of options to improve your smile.
With thin Veneers made of highly resistant porcelain, when applied by your dental professionals at American Smile Dental Care can restore the color and shape of your teeth to make you look younger.

Custom made Metal-free Crowns look natural, feel natural, and strengthen the entire tooth.

Your dental fillings over time can change color, crack and lose the decay protection. With the use of natural tooth-colored fillings or Porcelain Inlays your dental professionals at American Smile Dental Care can help prevent further damages and restore the natural look.

If your teeth are less than perfect, we can help you with Invisalign treatment (Clear Orthodontic) for as little as 6 months to improve your smile.

Veneers are thin porcelain facings that are bonded to the teeth to improve appearance, are durable and long lasting. Veneers can majorly alter a smile. In some cases it can even protect the teeth from tear and wear and can take years off your smile.

It is an attractive option for people who are not interested in orthodontic braces to straighten teeth. The whole procedure can be completed in two weeks and produce ultimate aesthetics.

Your dental professionals at American Smile Dental Care can help you choose the best treatment based on your needs. We offer payment options, financing, and we accept insurances. Call us and We can help.

At American Smile Dental Care we can help you with a Crown, or dental cap which is a type of dental restoration that protects the entire tooth.. A crown may be needed when a large cavity threatens the health of a tooth, fractured tooth or Root Canaled tooth.

We use the best and most durable materials to improve the strength and appearance of your teeth and halt deterioration. Permanently fixed and cemented in place, your crown will last for many years with the proper oral hygiene and maintenance.

If you can tell that it’s a crown then it’s a bad crown. Part of our Anti-aging dentistry is Natural looking, high quality Metal-Free crowns with no black or gray lines around the gum with translucent Porcelain & Zirconia  which allows light to go through replaces your artificial dull looking old crowns. Our custom made crowns are made by highly skilled and talented dental ceramist.

Your dental professionals at American Smile Dental Care can help you choose the best treatment based on your needs. We offer payment options, financing, and we accept insurance.

One of the options of replacing missing teeth is a fixed bridge. Dental bridges are fixed restorations to replace one or several teeth. These custom made natural looking bridges are made from the same materials as our crowns (Zirconia, Full Porcelain, Metal-Free). Teeth on either side of the gap are reshaped and a bridge is attached with a special adhesive to restore your missing teeth and fix your bite.
Your dental professionals at American Smile Dental Care can help you choose the best treatment based on your needs. We offer payment options, financing, and we accept insurance.

If you are missing some or all your teeth and getting tired of your old, ill fitting, worn out, stained
dentures and metal partials that are too heavy, then we can help you with the latest technology custom
made and natural looking complete dentures and metal-free partials as one of your options to improve
your smile and the ability to eat your favorite foods with confidence.
Custom dentures are another way of our Anti-aging dentistry to improve your facial appearance, mouth,
lips and overall look. They are made with the best materials and premium teeth to last for many years.
Depending on the position and number of missing teeth we can customize your partial denture with
Flexible & Durable light material without the use of any metal.
At American Smile Dental Care we identify your personal dental needs and create the best
custom fit dentures for you.

Simple, Surgical & some Wisdom Teeth

Teeth extractions are performed for various reasons, but most commonly to
remove teeth that are non-restorable due to extensive decay, periodontal disease or trauma.

There are times that we have to remove Wisdom teeth when they do not have enough room to erupt normally and are impacted causing pain & damages to adjacent teeth.

Our highly skilled & experience dentists at American Smile Dental Care will perform most extractions under local anesthetic without having to worry about side affects of General Sedation. We use the latest techniques and anesthetic so you will feel the least minimal pain, if any, during extraction. Almost all patients say they only felt Pressure as the tooth was being removed and had no complain of pain.

The most common reason for a dental bone graft is to prevent bone loss following a tooth extraction. These are called “socket grafts” because the bone-graft material is inserted into the empty socket left by the extracted tooth.

Specifically, it is your alveolar ridge (along with periodontal tissue) that will shrink down in the months and years following tooth loss or tooth extraction.  A large portion of bone resorption takes place within 3 to 6 months of tooth removal.

At American Smile Dental Care we offer Bone-graft to be placed at the time of extraction to prevent this bone loss. Bone grafting is painless and makes the post op less painful as it speeds up the healing process.