Tooth Extraction in Suwanee, GA

Tooth Extraction in Suwanee, GA

Dr. Tan Bui only recommends removing a tooth when saving it is not the better option. At B-You! Dentistry in Suwanee, we perform simple and surgical extractions, including wisdom teeth, with local anesthetic and optional sedation. Before anything happens, Dr. Bui shows you the X-rays, explains why the tooth needs to come out and talks through how to replace it.

Common Reasons for a Tooth Extraction

• A tooth too broken or decayed to repair
• Advanced gum disease loosening a tooth
• Impacted or painful wisdom teeth
• Crowding before orthodontic treatment
• An infection that cannot be treated with a root canal

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons explains when extractions are needed and how they are done (AAOMS).

What to Expect During Your Extraction

Step 1: Exam and imaging. Digital X-rays, and a 3D cone beam scan for wisdom teeth or complex cases, show the roots and nearby nerves so the extraction can be planned safely.

Step 2: Comfort. The area is fully numbed. Laughing gas or oral sedation helps if you feel anxious.

Step 3: Gentle removal. Simple extractions take only a few minutes. Surgical extractions may need a small incision and stitches.

Step 4: Recovery plan. You leave with gauze, written instructions and a plan for replacing the tooth if needed.

Recovery Tips

• Bite on gauze for the first hour
• Do not use a straw or smoke for a few days
• Eat soft foods and chew on the other side
• Use a cold pack to keep swelling down
• Call us if bleeding or pain gets worse

The Mayo Clinic has a helpful overview of extraction aftercare (Mayo Clinic).

Replacing a Missing Tooth

Planning the replacement before the extraction gives you the best result. Dr. Bui places and restores implants in our Suwanee office, so you do not need to be referred elsewhere.

Ask about our $99 limited exam or implant consultation.

Same-Day Extractions for Painful Teeth

If a tooth is broken, infected or causing severe pain, call (470) 866-5801. We save time for same-day dental problems. Facial swelling with fever or trouble breathing or swallowing needs an emergency room right away. Learn more on our emergency dentist page.

Tooth Extraction FAQs: Suwanee, GA

Does a tooth extraction hurt?

The area is numbed first, so you should feel pressure but not sharp pain. Sedation is available for anxious patients.

How long does recovery take?

Most people feel better within a few days. Surgical and wisdom tooth extractions can take a little longer.

Do you remove wisdom teeth?

Yes. Dr. Bui removes wisdom teeth in our office when the case allows, and he will tell you if a case is better handled by an oral surgeon.