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Relieve Pain and Optimize Your Oral Health with Seamless Dental Extractions

Living with a bad tooth can be uncomfortable and detrimental to oral health. Dental extraction is never our first choice, but it becomes necessary if leaving the tooth intact outweighs the benefits. When tooth extraction is needed, rest assured the procedure is safe and comfortable. Blue Back Dental combines advanced technology with gentle instrumentation to achieve unparalleled outcomes with dental extractions. Whether it’s a standard or wisdom tooth extraction, trust our West Hartford and Avon offices for exceptional dental care.

Why do I need dental extraction?

Our dentists try everything possible to save your natural teeth. However, dental extraction may sometimes be the best solution when restorative treatments prove unsuccessful.

Removing your tooth is a significant decision, and it is only recommended when dealing with the issues below:

An irreparably damaged or decayed tooth
An impacted or dysfunctional wisdom tooth
Advanced gum disease
An overcrowded tooth that needs removal for successful orthodontic care
An over-retained baby tooth

When we remove your tooth, we recommend replacing it with a dental implant, although bridges are an affordable option. Leaving the gap untreated affects your ability to chew, speak, and smile confidently. Prolonged tooth loss also causes jawbone degradation and an unstable bite.

What can I expect during a dental extraction?

We understand a dental extraction can be a concern for many patients. Our approach is rooted in transparency, comfort, and personalized care. We have refined our dental extraction procedure, and here’s what you can expect.

Examination: We’ll use advanced imaging tools to assess your tooth’s location and dental condition. An examination guides the best way to extract your tooth. We will explain the procedure and answer all your questions, ensuring you are fully informed before your treatment.
Comfortable procedure: We are dedicated to ensuring comfort throughout the procedure. Your gums are numbed with powerful anesthetics, and sedation dentistry is available for patients with dental anxiety.
Tooth removal: Extractions can be simple or surgical. Simple extractions are excellent for teeth that are visible and accessible in the mouth. The dentist wriggles your tooth in back-and-forth motions before pulling it out in one piece. Surgical extractions are more complex. They are recommended for partially or wholly impacted teeth or those severely damaged. The doctor will incise your gums for better access to the tooth. The tooth may be broken into pieces to minimize damage to nearby structures during removal.
Aftercare: Our team ensures maximum comfort during and after dental extraction. After extraction, we’ll provide detailed aftercare instructions to optimize healing and minimize post-procedure discomfort. We’ll provide guidelines covering nutrition, oral hygiene, and pain management.

Our expertise allows us to extract teeth with minimal trauma, reducing post-procedure discomfort and promoting faster healing. In addition, our gentle care maximizes socket preservation to maintain your jawbone’s structure.

Do you need dental extraction?

No one likes them, but dental extractions are necessary in some cases. Need a tooth removed? Blue Back Dental ensures a smooth, comfortable dental extraction experience. Call Avon (860) 406-5900 or West Hartford (860) 530-4900 and schedule your appointment for gentle, stress-free care!

Dr. Ted WU

Dr. Wu founded Blue Back Dental in 2006 and brings over 20 years of experience to our West Hartford and Avon dental practices. He loves getting to know his patients and then providing them with comfortable dental care in a relaxing and friendly environment. His goal is to show people that going to the dentist can be a positive experience when you’re in the right hands. He can’t wait to meet you and your loved ones, and below, you can learn a little more about him.

Dr. Liz

Dr. Elizabeth Holzhauer (called “Dr. Liz” by our patients) is passionate about providing genuinely caring and quality dentistry in an environment of belonging and purpose. She loves being able to help boost a patient’s self-esteem using cosmetic dentistry. She is grateful to have seen many patients gain confidence through smile transformations over the years through cosmetic dentistry in West Hartford and Avon, and she’s eager to do the same for you.

Dr. Tim

Dr. Tim is grateful for the opportunity to change his patients’ lives by improving their smiles and self-confidence through cosmetic dentistry in West Hartford and Avon. He strives to provide the highest quality care for his patients in a positive environment. It’s always fulfilling seeing a patient light up when they’re finally out of pain or get to look at their renewed smile for the first time. Before you have a chance to meet Dr. Tim in person, you can learn more about his background below.

Dr. Austin

Dr. Austin grew up in Reno, Nevada and attended college at the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. Following college, she spent two years doing vaccine research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston before pursuing dentistry.

Dr. Austin graduated cum laude with her dental degree from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. After dental school, Dr. Austin continued her education by completing a general practice residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Dr. Meltzer

Dr. Meltzer is a periodontist in West Hartford and Avon who attended the University of Connecticut in Storrs from 1970-1974. He graduated magna cum laude and was accepted for membership in the Phi Beta Kappa honor fraternity. He received his DMD degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 1978. Dr. Meltzer attended a residency in Periodontics from 1978-1980 at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where he received his certification in periodontology. He served as Chief Resident from 1979-1980.

Dr. Doherty

Dr. Doherty is originally from New York State. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude with a double major in biology and religious studies. She attended dental school at the University of Connecticut, where she also completed a PhD in biomedical science in the area of skeletal biology and regeneration.

Dr. Javed

Dr. Reja Javed grew up in West Springfield, MA (home of the Big E!) and attended Smith College where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Neuroscience. Dr. Javed subsequently graduated with her dental degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. After dental school, Dr. Javed furthered her education and training in general dentistry by completing a general practice residency at Hartford Hospital.