Oral Surgery

Extractions in Indianapolis

If we can’t restore a compromised tooth with bonding or a crown, we may recommend an extraction. Tooth decay, infection, and crowding are all reasons that you may require a tooth extraction in Indianapolis. 

Dr. Dancy performs the extraction using local lidocaine to keep you comfortable. If the tooth is visible, then the surgery is usually over quickly. Broken teeth, teeth below the surface of the gums, and impacted teeth require more time in the chair.

Socket Preservation in Indianapolis

Socket preservation is a bone grafting procedure that protects the alveolar ridge and empty tooth socket from decaying. The alveolar ridge is the bone strip surrounding the teeth’ roots. When a tooth falls out or is extracted, the bone begins to dissolve and will eventually disappear. Dr. Dancy performs socket preservation using local lidocaine to preserve and protect the ridge and surrounding bone tissue.