Tooth Extraction Near Andover, MA

Why Andover Patients Choose Our North Andover Office

• Nearly 40 years of experience with routine and surgical tooth extractions
• Gentle technique and thorough anesthesia so the procedure is as comfortable as possible
• Clear aftercare instructions and personal follow-up after your procedure
• Honest conversation about replacement options like implants or bridges once healing is complete
• Just minutes from Andover, with flexible scheduling available

What Our Extraction Service Covers

• Full evaluation to determine whether a tooth can be saved before recommending extraction
• Simple extractions for teeth with severe decay, damage, or overcrowding
• Surgical extractions for impacted or difficult to access teeth
• Detailed aftercare guidance to support smooth healing
• A follow-up conversation about tooth replacement options when appropriate

When Extraction Becomes Necessary

Dr. Demetriou always looks for ways to save a tooth before recommending removal, but in some cases an extraction is the healthiest path forward. Common reasons include severe decay that has destroyed too much of the tooth structure to restore, advanced gum disease that has loosened a tooth beyond repair, a cracked or broken tooth that cannot be saved with a crown, overcrowding that is preventing other teeth from aligning properly, and impacted wisdom teeth causing pain or infection. If an extraction is recommended, Dr. Demetriou will explain exactly why and walk you through what comes next.

What the Procedure Involves

The area is fully numbed with local anesthesia before anything begins. Once you are numb, the tooth and surrounding tissue are carefully loosened and removed. You will feel pressure during the process, since that is part of how the tooth is loosened in its socket, but you should not feel pain. For a simple extraction, the removal itself often takes just a few minutes. Some teeth require sectioning, where the tooth is divided into smaller pieces for easier removal, but patients are numbed throughout either way.

Healing and What Comes Next

After the tooth is removed, a blood clot needs to form to protect the healing socket. Biting on gauze, using an ice pack to manage swelling, and sticking to soft foods for the first day or two all support smooth healing. Most patients feel back to normal within a few days, with full healing of the socket taking a few weeks. Once healing is complete, many patients choose to replace the extracted tooth with a dental implant or bridge to preserve jaw structure and prevent neighboring teeth from shifting out of place.