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If you need a tooth extraction in Kansas City, KS, Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics provides precise, gentle care, sedation options, and thoughtful replacement planning at every visit. Led by Dr. Philip Gordon, our practice welcomes individuals from Kansas City, Overland Park, Lenexa, and throughout the broader metropolitan area at our Leawood office.
Gordon Dental performs all extractions under local anesthesia, so you feel pressure and movement during the procedure but not sharp pain. Sedation options are also available for patients who feel anxious or who are having multiple teeth removed in the same visit.
Dr. Gordon explains each step before beginning and checks in with you throughout. Most straightforward single-tooth extractions take 20 to 40 minutes from numbing to completion.
For teeth that are impacted, broken below the gumline, or have complex root anatomy, you may need additional time and a small incision in the gum tissue to complete the removal.
Recovery after an extraction typically takes one to two weeks for the gum tissue to close. The first 24 to 48 hours are the most critical for clot formation and the early stages of healing.
General aftercare guidance includes:
When a tooth is removed, the jawbone around that area begins to resorb over time because the root that was stimulating the bone is no longer there. Socket preservation is a grafting procedure performed during extraction to minimize bone loss and maintain socket dimensions.
We put the bone grafting material into the empty socket right after the tooth is removed, helping the area maintain its volume as it heals. This is especially important for patients planning to replace the tooth with a dental implant, since adequate bone is needed for implant placement.
Dr. Gordon has taught on socket preservation and bone grafting techniques at the continuing education level. Learn more about dental bone grafting and how it supports implant treatment at our practice.
Leaving a gap where a tooth was removed can lead to bone loss and gradual shifting of the surrounding teeth. Dr. Gordon discusses replacement options at your extraction appointment so you can plan.
For one missing tooth, a single-tooth dental implant replaces both the root and the visible crown and is the strongest long-term option for preserving surrounding bone. A dental bridge is a non-surgical alternative that anchors an artificial tooth to the teeth on either side of the gap.
For patients having multiple teeth removed, snap-on implant dentures or full-mouth dental implants may be discussed, depending on how many teeth are affected and what the long-term goals are. Dr. Gordon outlines all relevant options at your consultation.
Gordon Dental Implants & Cosmetics is located at 3628 W 95th Street in Leawood, Kansas. It provides tooth extraction in Overland Park and surrounding communities, including Prairie Village, Shawnee, and across the Kansas City metro.
Schedule at gordondentalimplantsandcosmetics.com or call (913) 649-5017.
