Gentle Tooth ExtractionsIn Mountlake Terrace
Expert Care for a Comfortable Experience
Sometimes, a tooth needs to be removed to protect your overall oral health. At Terrace Creek Dental Care, Dr. Kathryn Jagow provides gentle, professional tooth extractions — including surgical extractions — in Mountlake Terrace, WA in a compassionate and stress-free environment. Whether it's due to severe decay, infection, crowding, or preparation for an implant, we ensure your comfort every step of the way.
Why choose us?
- Compassionate care: We take time to listen to your concerns and create a plan that feels right for you.
- State-of-the-art techniques: Our advanced methods ensure precise, efficient extractions with minimal discomfort.
- Surgical expertise: Dr. Jagow performs surgical extractions and bone grafts to set the foundation for successful implant placement.
- Sedation options available: For those feeling anxious, we offer sedation solutions to help you relax during treatment.
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The Benefits of Tooth Extractions
Here are a few benefits of getting treatment:
Protect Your Oral Health
Removing a damaged or infected tooth prevents further complications and protects your overall health.
Prevent Crowding & Misalignment
Extractions create space when needed, helping to avoid bite problems and orthodontic issues.
Relieve Pain & Discomfort
A severely decayed or infected tooth can cause ongoing pain. Extraction provides lasting relief.
Prepare for a Beautiful, Lasting Restoration
When a tooth is removed in preparation for a dental implant, Dr. Jagow can perform a bone graft at the same visit to preserve the jaw ridge and ensure a strong foundation for your new tooth.
Our Treatment Process
Comprehensive Consultation
Dr. Jagow will assess your tooth and overall oral health to determine if extraction is the best option. We'll review your X-rays, discuss whether a standard or surgical extraction is needed, and talk through any plans for implant placement or bone grafting — so you feel fully informed and confident about your treatment plan.
Gentle Tooth Removal
On the day of your procedure, we ensure maximum comfort with local anesthesia or sedation if needed. Using modern, minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Jagow carefully removes the tooth, whether a routine or surgical extraction, with as little impact as possible to surrounding tissue. When preparing for an implant, a bone graft may be placed at this time to maintain jaw volume and support long-term success.
Aftercare & Healing
We provide personalized aftercare instructions to promote fast healing. You'll get guidance on pain management, diet modifications, and hygiene tips to keep your recovery on track. If a dental implant is the next step, we'll walk you through the timeline and what to expect as your bone heals and your smile comes together.
Our Patients Love Us!
What Sets Us Apart
With modern anesthesia and gentle techniques, most patients feel little to no discomfort during the procedure. We also offer sedation options to ensure a stress-free experience.
Most patients recover within a few days to a week. We’ll provide detailed aftercare instructions to help minimize swelling and discomfort.
If needed, we’ll discuss dental implants, bridges, or partial dentures to restore your smile after healing. Keeping your bite balanced and functional is our priority.