When a tooth can't be saved, we say so gently.

How we think about extractions

Every tooth gets a fair hearing first — and when removal is the right answer, we do it carefully, with the next step already planned.

Save first, whenever possible

Before anyone talks about removing a tooth, we weigh every reasonable way to keep it — laser perio therapy and restorative repairs come first, whenever possible.

Told elsewhere that a tooth has to go? Second opinions are welcome here, with no awkwardness.

When extraction is the right answer

Some teeth are simply too broken or too diseased to rebuild, and keeping them can do more harm than good. When that's the case, we show you what we see and explain why in plain terms.

You'll understand the reasoning before you decide anything. No rush, no pressure.

A careful, unhurried visit

The appointment itself is deliberate and calm. We numb thoroughly, confirm you're comfortable, and tell you what to expect at each stage — you're never left guessing.

The next step comes first

We plan the extraction around what follows it — sometimes an implant, sometimes a bridge, sometimes nothing yet. Every mouth is different.

Whatever the options are, we lay them out before the tooth comes out, so nothing is decided by default.

Honest about our limits

Dr. Oh is a general dentist, and some cases — complex impactions, for example — belong with an oral surgeon. When that's true, we say so and refer you to someone we trust.

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