Although preserving your natural teeth is always our priority, there are situations where a tooth cannot be saved due to severe decay, advanced gum disease, trauma, infection, or a failed root canal treatment. When extraction becomes necessary, our experienced dental team at YEC Dentistryperforms gentle tooth removal while protecting your comfort and long-term oral health.
Whenever appropriate, we recommend adding bone graft at the time of extraction (socket preservation also known as ridge preservation) to help maintain the natural shape and strength of your jawbone and improve future treatment options such as dental implants.
Clinical research has shown that significant jawbone loss can occur during the first few months after a tooth is removed. Without the tooth root to stimulate the bone, the body naturally begins to resorb the surrounding bone.
Socket preservation with bone grafting helps maintain the width and height of the jawbone, reduces future bone loss, and creates a stronger foundation if you later choose a dental implant.
| Benefit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Preserves Jawbone | Reduces natural bone shrinkage after extraction. |
| Supports Dental Implants | Provides a healthier foundation for future implants. |
| Maintains Facial Appearance | Helps prevent collapse of the jawbone and facial contours. |
| Reduces Future Treatment | May eliminate the need for more complex bone grafting procedures later. |
Modern local anesthesia keeps patients comfortable during treatment. Most patients experience only mild soreness afterward.
Bone grafting helps preserve your jawbone after extraction, making future dental implant treatment easier and helping maintain facial structure.
Soft tissue usually heals within 1–2 weeks, while bone healing typically takes several months before implant placement.
Don't ignore persistent tooth pain. Early treatment can save your natural tooth and prevent more extensive dental problems.
Call YEC Dentistry today: 416-482-0481
YEC Dentistry
Suite 705
2300 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4
Conveniently located inside Yonge Eglinton Centre with direct TTCaccess and underground parking.