Safe & Gentle Tooth Extractions in Jacksonville, FL
When a tooth cannot be saved, we ensure the extraction process is as smooth and comfortable as possible, with gentle care and clear aftercare instructions.
While our primary goal is always to save your natural teeth, sometimes a tooth extraction is the necessary and best path to protecting your overall oral health. Whether an extraction is required due to severe decay, advanced infection, or dental crowding, our experienced team ensures the procedure is handled with the utmost care.
We understand that the thought of having a tooth pulled can cause anxiety. That is why we prioritize your comfort above all else. We use thorough, effective numbing techniques to ensure you do not feel pain during the procedure. Dr. Pooler takes a careful, patient approach, utilizing gentle techniques so you feel at ease throughout the entire process.
Our care doesn’t end when you leave the chair. After the procedure, we provide you with detailed, easy-to-follow aftercare instructions to promote swift healing. While we typically only schedule follow-up visits if we are delivering a denture, we are always just a phone call away to answer any questions you might have during your recovery.
Thorough local anesthesia ensures a pain-free experience.
A careful, patient approach to minimize trauma and swelling.
Detailed aftercare guidance provided before you leave.
We make every effort to accommodate urgent extraction needs.
Tooth Extraction FAQs
We use highly effective local anesthesia to thoroughly numb the area, so you will not feel pain during the extraction. You will likely feel some pressure or pushing, but our gentle technique is designed to keep any discomfort to an absolute minimum.
Initial healing typically takes a few days, and the extraction site should be pretty well filled in within a couple of weeks. However, it can take up to 8 weeks for the gum tissue to fully heal and reshape. Following our aftercare instructions closely will help speed up your recovery.
For the first few days, stick to a soft food diet. Excellent options include yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and lukewarm soups. Avoid hot liquids, spicy foods, crunchy or hard foods, and do not use a straw, as the suction can dislodge the healing blood clot.
If you are in severe pain, please call us as early in the day as possible. We will make every effort to get you in the same day for an evaluation and, if possible, the extraction. Please note that calling late in the afternoon makes same-day treatment difficult, but we will always work to find a solution for you.
How We Can Help
If you are in pain or have been told you need an extraction, contact us for a gentle, professional assessment.
Mon – Thu: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
