Tooth Extraction in Dublin, CA – Gentle Care You Can Trust
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Whether you’re dealing with severe pain, preparing for orthodontic treatment, or addressing an infection, tooth extraction is sometimes the best path to restoring your oral health.
Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
Tooth extraction is a routine dental procedure recommended when preserving a natural tooth is no longer viable. Here are the most common reasons Dr. Lardizabal might suggest an extraction:
Severe Tooth Decay: When decay reaches the tooth’s pulp, it can cause irreversible damage or infection.
Advanced Gum Disease: Loose teeth due to periodontal disease often require removal to protect neighboring teeth.
Impacted Teeth: Wisdom teeth or other teeth trapped beneath the gums can cause pain, infection, or misalignment.
Dental Trauma: Broken or cracked teeth from accidents may need extraction if they can’t be restored.
Orthodontic Preparation: Overcrowded teeth may need removal to create space for braces
At We Care Dental, we prioritize saving your natural teeth whenever possible. However, when extraction is necessary, we ensure a comfortable, stress-free experience using modern techniques.
Simple vs. Surgical Extractions: What’s the Difference?
Not all extractions are the same. Depending on your case, Dr. Lardizabal will recommend one of two approaches:
Criteria | Simple Extraction | Surgical Extraction |
|---|---|---|
Complexity | Less invasive | More involved |
Anesthesia | Local anesthesia | Local or sedation options |
Recovery Time | 3-7 days | 7–14 days |
Common Cases | Visible, fully erupted teeth | Impacted or broken teeth |
The Tooth Extraction Process at We Care Dental
- Comprehensive Evaluation: Using digital X-rays, we assess the tooth’s condition and plan the best approach.
- Numbing the Area: Local anesthesia ensures you feel no pain during the procedure.
- Gentle Removal: For simple cases, the tooth is loosened and extracted. Surgical cases may require stitches.
- Aftercare Guidance: You’ll receive detailed instructions to promote healing and prevent complications like dry socket.
Recovery Tips to Speed Up Healing
Proper aftercare is critical to avoid complications like infection or dry socket (a painful condition where the blood clot dislodges). Here’s how to care for your smile post-extraction:
- Rest: Avoid strenuous activity for 24–48 hours.
- Diet: Stick to soft foods (mashed potatoes, yogurt) and avoid straws, which can dislodge clots.
- Oral Hygiene: Gently rinse with saltwater after 24 hours, but avoid brushing the extraction site directly.
- Pain Management: Over-the-counter pain relievers and ice packs reduce swelling.
If severe pain or bleeding occurs, contact our Dublin office immediately—we’re here to help.
Replacing Missing Teeth: Your Options
Losing a tooth doesn’t mean living with a gap forever. Dr. Lardizabal offers several replacement solutions tailored to your needs:
Option | Pros | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
Dental Implants | Durable, natural-looking | Long-term replacement |
Bridges | Non-surgical, quick results | Replacing 1-2 adjacent teeth |
Dentures | Affordable, removable | Replacing multiple teeth |
Learn more about tooth replacement options during your consultation.
How to Avoid Needing an Extraction
Prevention is key! Follow these tips to protect your teeth:
Why Choose We Care Dental for Your Extraction?
- Expertise: Dr. Lardizabal combines precision with compassionate care.
- Advanced Technology: Digital imaging
- Personalized Care: We tailor every treatment to your unique need
See what our patients are saying about We Care Dental
We first learned about We Care Dental on Yelp and I decided to call ask ask if they can see my kids under denti-cal. They didn't answer, and I was gonna just let it go but they called me right back (I didn't even leave a message!) and made sure they took care of my questions! We went early to get them registered and scope out the place because the last place we were at was no good. When we went in, we were absolutely wowed! It's very clean, the parking was not bad at all and was plenty! The place smells really good, the decoration is very pretty, and they have a T.V. that they allow the kids to watch which was so kind of them!
They gave us a warm welcome, introduced themselves individually and were very polite with my kids. I love that they see and accommodate whole families because they are a family business! Also, for those families who want to be paperless and are into the high-tech stuff, they have registration on the computer which is very nice and easy for us to do. They took my kids individually to for X-ray and explained everything they were doing to them and showed their X-ray to them!
Dr. Chona L also cares about parent concerns and cosmetics as well. She wanted to ensure that she was going to make sure my kid's teeth were looking good on the inside and on the outisde. She is also a parent herself and understands what our worries are as a parent and I really appreciated it. I hope people see this review and try this place out themselves, truly it is a good place to be and I plan to have my kids here until they're adults themselves.
Thank you Dr. Chona and your awesome office staff! We will be back soon!
For every appointment, all procedures and examinations are explained to be beforehand. She's very sensitive to individual needs, pain tolerance and preference of her patients. (I know this since my whole family goes to see her). From regular cleaning to root canal to wisdom tooth extraction-all done in her clinic.
The clinic is very clean and has modern equipment.
Lots of parking space, TV and some toys for entertaining waiting patients and TV for patients on the chair.
She also has headphones for those with sensitive ears for the drilling sound of her tools.
Another perk is flexibility of schedule. Her clinic strives to fit you in their schedule and offers alternative if your choice is unavailable. Appointment cards are provided and text message reminders as well when your appointment is approaching.
They also accept variety of dental insurance (I changed insurance in the time that I'm being seen in their clinic)
These are the few reasons why I trust her practice and its worth the drive from San Jose to Dublin!
Justina Stefanski
When my 11 year old daughter slid into home plate, and 1/2 her tooth was knocked out by the catcher's helmet, I almost fainted! I thought, "There goes my daughter's beautiful smile!" When I contacted Dr. Chona, they were able to fit me in on the same day to assess the situation.
The thing that intrigues me most about Dr. Chona is her ability to explain things in a very calm, and understanding way. She has a soothing way about her. My daughter came in very anxious and worried that it would hurt. Dr. Chona and Isaiah (the wonderful assistant) calmed my daughter down almost immediately, and before I knew it, my daughter was up and out of her chair with a perfect smile! When I mean PERFECT, I mean PERFECT!!!! She was able to fix my daughter's chipped tooth and make her smile again!
I knew Dr. Chona was a good pediatric dentist, BUT, what I didn't realize, was how good she is at cosmetic dentistry as well! If you are looking for either service, I would definitely recommend this dentist! I can't thank her enough for what she has given back to my daughter which is her confidence and her beautiful smile. THANK YOU!
Final Thoughts
Tooth extractions are a common, safe procedure when performed by an experienced dentist like Dr. Chona Lardizabal. At We Care Dental in Dublin, CA, we’re committed to making your experience as smooth as possible—from your first consultation to follow-up care.
If you’re experiencing dental pain or have been advised to consider an extraction, schedule a consultation with our team today. Let’s work together to restore your smile’s health and confidence!
For more information on dental health, visit trusted resources like the National Institutes of Health or Cleveland Clinic.