If a tooth must go, gentleness leads the way.

At Island Dental, extraction is never the first idea. We try to save your natural tooth whenever possible, and when removal truly is the right call, we make it calm, careful, and comfortable from start to finish.

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Save-first philosophyComfort at every stepClear aftercare plan

Interactive · Can it be saved?

First we try to save it.

Tap your situation and see how we think: what we try first to rescue the tooth, and when removal becomes the kinder choice.

What is going on with your tooth?

Choose a situation above to see how we approach it.

The visit

Gentle, from hello to healing.

Tap each step to see how we keep an extraction calm and comfortable.

Exam and honest talk

We examine the tooth, take imaging, and talk honestly about whether it can be saved. You will understand every option before anything is decided.

Interactive · Aftercare game

Do or don't?

Healing well is mostly about a few smart habits. Tap each card and see if you would guess right.

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You know your aftercare basics. Remember: the written instructions you receive from us always come first.

Interactive · Healing timeline

What healing feels like.

Tap each stage to see what to expect and what helps most.

First few hours

General guidance only. The written aftercare instructions you receive from us always come first.

After the extraction

What fills the gap?

Neighboring teeth can slowly shift into an empty space, so it is worth planning ahead. Tap each option to learn more.

We will walk you through what fits your smile, your health, and your budget before you decide anything.

Patient questions

Asked and answered.

Does an extraction hurt?

The area is numbed carefully and completely before we begin. You may feel pressure and movement, but you should not feel pain, and we check in with you the whole way.

How long does recovery take?

The first days matter most, and most people feel dramatically better within the first week. The gum continues healing quietly for a few weeks after that. Your exact timeline depends on the tooth and your health.

What is a dry socket?

It is what happens when the protective blood clot in the socket is disturbed, which can be quite painful. Avoiding straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing in the first days is how you prevent it. If pain increases a few days after your extraction, call us.

When can I eat again?

Soft, cool foods the same day, once the numbness wears off. Think yogurt, smoothies from a cup, and lukewarm soup, then return to normal foods gradually as comfort allows.

Do I have to replace the tooth?

Not always, but often it is wise. Neighboring teeth can shift into the gap over time and change your bite. We will talk through implants, bridges, or simply monitoring, and help you choose calmly.

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