Tooth Extractions in West Bradenton, FL
Your oral health is paramount, and our Palms Dental team will do everything we can to ensure you maintain a radiant, disease-free smile. Our award-winning Bradenton dentist, Dr. Christopher Stock, only ever recommends a dental extraction if a patient’s health is at risk.
At Palms Dental, we take dental extractions seriously, and we consider them a last resort to protect your health, eliminate your symptoms, or reduce severe pain. Because of Dr. Stock’s expertise, he can quickly and painlessly remove a problematic tooth and replace it with a stunning, custom restoration if needed.
Common Reasons for a Tooth Extraction
There are many reasons why a person may need a dental extraction in Bradenton: 
- Wisdom teeth
- Impaction
- Overcrowding
- Irreparable breaks or fractures
- Advanced gum disease
- Trauma or injury
In most cases, we can plan for tooth replacement treatment before the extraction process begins, ensuring you will have a newly restored smile.
Personalized Treatment for Every Patient
People often shudder at the thought of having a tooth pulled and often associate an extraction with the pain they experience before the procedure. At Palms Dental, Dr. Stock and our compassionate team are highly experienced in gently removing problematic teeth.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Stock will review your medical history and perform a comprehensive oral health evaluation to determine the best treatment options for you. We believe in open communication and transparency regarding possible solutions so you can make informed, confident decisions about your oral health.
We understand many patients may have concerns about a tooth extraction, which is why we take the time to address all concerns and answer any questions you may have.
The Extraction Process
Before your treatment, we make sure you feel completely comfortable. For additional relaxation, we offer blankets and neck pillows or provide nitrous oxide to ease any anxiety or discomfort.
Dr. Stock then administers a powerful, local anesthetic to numb the mouth, so you don’t experience any pain. We can perform an extraction with or without bone grafting.
Grafting at the time of extraction is beneficial if a patient plans to get a dental implant because it preserves the bone and socket immediately after tooth removal. Because your dentist already has access to this area during the procedure, grafting does not cause additional discomfort.
Once the extraction is complete, your dentist will give you detailed aftercare instructions, including appropriate medications and foods.
Dr. Stock creates and places your custom restoration when your mouth fully heals, whether it’s a bridge or dental implant. Healing times vary depending on the patient.
Effective Tooth Removal in Bradenton
At Palms Dental, we strive to provide efficient extractions so you can recover quickly and get back to enjoying your life to the fullest.
Properly caring for your extraction site is critical, so we strongly recommend the following: 
- Gently and regularly clean your mouth.
- Avoid smoking cigarettes or using tobacco products.
- Avoid drinking through a straw or eating sharp or crunchy foods.
- Avoid chewing on the area during recovery.
- Follow all aftercare instructions provided by your dentist.
With a caring and gentle dentist like Dr. Stock, dental extractions in Bradenton are easy and painless.
Contact us today to schedule your evaluation with Dr. Stock.
We look forward to serving you with a smile!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’ve had a tooth extraction in Bradenton, FL, your dentist provides customized aftercare instructions based on your unique case. But as a rule, we recommend the following foods for the first few days:
- Mashed potatoes
- Pudding
- Yogurt
- Soup
Any soft food that doesn’t require chewing is a safe bet. You also want to be sure to eat foods at room temperature if the anesthesia has not worn off. Eating hot foods—or drinking hot tea and coffee—can burn your mouth, and you will not feel it immediately.
Other helpful tips to promote a quick recovery include:
- No drinking through straws for a few days, as the sucking action can dislodge healing blood clots
- No smoking, as this can slow down healing and interfere with natural blood clotting
- Get plenty of rest on the day of your tooth extraction
If you’re recovering from tooth extraction and you notice any issues, like prolonged bleeding or ongoing discomfort, be sure to contact a member of our dental team.
For Tooth Extractions, Contact Your Bradenton, FL, Dentist Today
Tooth extractions can save your oral health or make way for advanced dental treatments like dental implants or restorations. If you have a damaged tooth or suspect you might need a tooth extraction, give us a call to arrange your consultation.
You usually only need gauze for approximately 45 minutes or less after tooth extraction. By placing the gauze over the extraction site and applying gentle pressure, you should notice that mild bleeding diminishes or stops.
Sometimes, your dentist will recommend gauze for longer if you have more bleeding than is typical or undergo multiple extractions.
Your time using gauze can vary.
Reasons You May Need Tooth Extraction in Bradenton, FL
Extraction may be due to severe tooth decay or injury. In these cases, we recommend tooth replacement to keep your smile healthy and intact.
Your dentist also performs extraction before tooth replacement and sometimes as an invisible braces pretreatment if your teeth are overcrowded.
Another reason for extraction can be troublesome wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are third molars that tend to erupt in the late teens or during early adulthood. Sometimes they come in without incident, but your dentist may recommend extraction if they encroach on other teeth and don’t have the space to erupt properly. Failure to extract problematic wisdom teeth can result in pain and infection.
Contact Your Dentist in Bradenton, FL
Call today for more information about dental extractions, tooth replacement, or our other services. And if you’re ready to schedule an appointment with the dentist, a team member is standing by to speak with you.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Christopher Stock DDS
Dentist of the Year recipient, Dr. Christopher Stock has been practicing dentistry in the Sarasota and Bradenton area since 2000.
Originally from the Sarasota area, Dr. Stock spent many years in Germany where his father served in the United States military. With an ambition to enjoy German culture to its fullest, Dr. Stock became fluent in the German language and still delights in conversing with fellow speakers when the opportunity arises.
Dr. Stock is an alumnus of Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota and the University of Florida, and he graduated from ...