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8934 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702 - (727) 576-3319
Extraction & Ridge Preservation in St. Petersburg, FL
Severe tooth decay, fractures, infection, or other damage can sometimes make a tooth impossible to save.
At Devin Gapstur, DMD | Jessica Sifrig, DMD, Family, Cosmetic, & Implant Dentistry, our goal is always to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible. However, there are situations where a tooth may be too damaged, infected, or compromised to be successfully restored. When extraction becomes necessary, our team provides gentle, comfortable care while helping protect your long-term oral health through ridge preservation treatment.
We proudly provide tooth extractions and ridge preservation services for patients throughout St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding communities.
A tooth extraction may be recommended when a tooth cannot be predictably saved with restorative treatment. Common reasons for extraction include:
Before recommending an extraction, Dr. Gapstur and Dr. Sifrig will thoroughly evaluate your oral health and discuss all available treatment options.
We understand that many patients feel anxious about having a tooth removed. Our team is committed to making the process as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Using modern techniques and local anesthesia, we carefully remove the affected tooth while minimizing discomfort. We also provide detailed aftercare instructions to help support a smooth recovery.
After a tooth is removed, the jawbone in that area naturally begins to shrink and lose volume. This process, known as bone resorption, can occur quickly during the months following an extraction.
Ridge preservation is a procedure performed immediately after a tooth extraction to help maintain the natural shape and volume of the jawbone. During treatment, a bone grafting material is placed into the extraction site to support healing and reduce future bone loss.
Preserving the jawbone after an extraction can provide significant long-term benefits for your oral health and future treatment options.
Many patients who undergo ridge preservation are considering future tooth replacement options, such as dental implants. Because dental implants require adequate bone support, preserving the extraction site can help create a stronger foundation for future treatment.
Even if you are unsure about replacing the tooth immediately, ridge preservation may help keep more options available in the future.
Following your extraction and ridge preservation procedure, our team will provide personalized instructions to promote proper healing. Most patients can return to their normal activities within a short period while following recommended post-operative guidelines.
We will monitor your healing and discuss any future restorative treatment that may be appropriate for your smile.
If you have a damaged, infected, or problematic tooth, our team is here to help you understand your treatment options and protect your long-term oral health.
At Devin Gapstur, DMD | Jessica Sifrig, DMD, Family, Cosmetic, & Implant Dentistry, we proudly provide tooth extraction and ridge preservation services for patients throughout St. Petersburg, FL.
Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help preserve your oral health and prepare your smile for future restoration.