Tooth Extraction in Broomfield and Northglenn, Colorado
When Is a Tooth Extraction Needed?
Tooth extraction removes a tooth that cannot be saved or that is causing more harm than good. Colorado Gum Care performs both simple and surgical extractions at our Broomfield and Northglenn offices. When a tooth needs to come out, we also help you plan what comes next.
Teeth That Cannot Be Restored
When decay or damage is too extensive for a crown, root canal, or other restoration to save the tooth, extraction may be the only option.
Severe Gum Disease
Advanced periodontitis can cause bone loss so significant that a tooth loses its support and becomes loose. In these cases, extraction is necessary before implant placement can be considered.
Implant or Denture Preparation
Failing teeth are often extracted as part of a larger treatment plan, such as All-on-4 or full-arch replacement. Extraction is the first step of the restoration process.
Impacted Teeth
Teeth that cannot erupt properly — including wisdom teeth — may need surgical extraction. Our periodontists handle impacted cases in-office.
Simple vs. Surgical Extraction
Simple extraction involves a tooth that is visible above the gumline. It can be loosened and removed without cutting the gum tissue, using local anesthesia in a single appointment.
Surgical extraction is needed when a tooth is broken below the gumline, impacted under bone, or not accessible without an incision. If you have been told you need an oral surgeon, we can often perform the procedure in our office.
Periodontists are trained for both simple and complex surgical extractions. If you have been told a tooth is difficult to extract or that you need an oral surgeon, we can evaluate whether we can perform the procedure in our office.
What To Expect
The area is numbed with local anesthesia. You may feel pressure during the extraction but should not feel pain. Sedation is available if preferred.
Bite on gauze for the first hour to control bleeding. Some soreness and swelling for 3-5 days is normal. Follow the post-extraction instructions provided. Avoid straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing for at least 24 hours to protect the blood clot.
The socket heals over 4-6 weeks. The bone underneath takes several months to fully remodel.
Planning Tooth Replacement After Extraction
An extraction is rarely the end of the conversation. Once a tooth is removed, you have options for replacing it — and the sooner you plan, the better the outcome.
Dental Implants
The best long-term replacement for a single tooth. Can sometimes be placed at the same time as extraction, depending on the situation.
Dental Bridge
A fixed restoration that uses adjacent teeth for support. Does not require surgery but does not prevent bone loss.
Partial or Full Denture
Removable replacement option. Typically used as a transitional solution or when implants are not feasible.
Ready to Restore Your Smile?
Once a tooth is removed, you have options. A dental implant is the best long-term replacement and can sometimes be placed the same day as extraction. Bridges and partial dentures are also available. Our team helps you plan what comes next.