Tooth Extraction & Wisdom Teeth Removal in Riverview, FL

The area is numbed thoroughly with local anesthesia before anything starts, so you should feel pressure rather than sharp pain while the tooth is removed. Soreness for a few days afterward is normal and is usually managed with over-the-counter or prescribed pain medication taken as directed. If you're anxious, nitrous oxide is available to help you relax.

Not at this office. General anesthesia isn't offered at Omni Dental Studio. Extractions are done under local anesthesia, nitrous oxide is available for anxious patients, and oral conscious sedation may be an option for more significant anxiety. With either form of sedation you stay awake but relaxed, and Dr. Merchi will talk through what fits your situation at the consultation.

Often, yes, unless it was a wisdom tooth. An empty space can let neighboring teeth drift and the jawbone shrink over time. Common replacements include a dental implant, a bridge, or a partial denture. Replacement options are discussed at the same visit, so you can plan ahead rather than react later.

It's a bone graft placed in the socket right after a tooth is removed. Once a tooth is gone, the bone that held it begins to shrink. Grafting the socket limits that loss and keeps the site in better shape for a future dental implant. Dr. Merchi will let you know whether it makes sense for your tooth.

Dry socket happens when the blood clot in the socket comes loose or dissolves too early, leaving the bone exposed. It usually shows up as pain that gets worse, not better, a few days after the extraction. Protect the clot by not smoking, not using straws, and not spitting forcefully for at least 72 hours. Call the office if pain is increasing instead of easing.

Many dental plans cover extractions in part, though coverage depends on your plan and the type of extraction. Omni Dental Studio accepts most major PPO plans (not Delta Dental), checks your benefits, and gives you a clear cost estimate before treatment. CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit and HFD financing are available, HSA/FSA cards are accepted, and Smile Studio Club members get 20% off other services.