Tooth Extractions in Katy, TX

When Extraction Is the Right Call

We try to save teeth wherever it's realistic — a natural tooth is almost always worth keeping. But sometimes damage or infection is too extensive, and holding on causes more harm than removal.

If the tooth can be repaired with a filling, a crown, or a root canal, we say so before we talk about removal. When extraction is the better choice, we plan the visit around comfort and explain how the space can be replaced afterward.

• Severe decay that has destroyed too much of the tooth
• Advanced gum disease with significant bone loss
• A fracture extending below the gum line
• Crowding that's preventing proper alignment
• Impacted wisdom teeth causing pain or infection

Healing and What Comes Next

We'll send you home with clear aftercare instructions. The main things: protect the clot that forms in the socket, avoid straws and smoking for a few days, and stick to softer foods initially.

We'll also discuss replacing the tooth. Gaps let neighbouring teeth drift and the jawbone shrink, so an implant or bridge is usually worth planning for.

The First Few Days

Bite on the gauze we give you until the bleeding slows to a pink ooze. Skip straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing for the first day so the clot stays in the socket. A lost clot is what causes the painful dry socket people worry about.

Soft foods, a cold pack on the cheek, and keeping your head up when you rest are enough for most people. Call if bleeding soaks through gauze after several hours, or if swelling is still increasing after the third day.