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While preserving your natural teeth is always our primary goal, there are situations where a tooth is too severely damaged, infected, or fractured to save. In these moments, performing gentle teeth extractions is the best way to eliminate pain, halt spreading infections, and protect surrounding healthy teeth and bone. At Federal Way Dental Excellence, we make teeth extractions a calm, comfortable, and completely pain-free experience.
Guided by our board-certified prosthodontist in Federal Way, Dr. Michael Yeh, our practice combines high-definition 3D imaging with relaxing IV sedation and seamless, same-day tooth replacement solutions.
Simple vs. surgical teeth extractions
Depending on the condition and position of your tooth, Dr. Yeh performs two types of extractions:
Simple tooth extraction
A simple extraction is performed on a tooth that is visibly above the gumline. After thoroughly numbing the surrounding tooth and gum tissue with gentle local anesthesia, Dr. Yeh uses specialized instruments to carefully loosen the tooth and lift it out intact. Simple extractions are quick, straightforward, and involve minimal recovery time.
Surgical (impacted) tooth extraction
A surgical extraction is necessary if a tooth has broken off at the gumline, has complex curved roots, or has not fully erupted through the gums. Dr. Yeh creates a tiny, precise incision in the gum tissue to gently access and remove the tooth structure, often performing socket bone grafting at the same time to preserve your jawbone contour for future dental implants.
Starting at
$175 / tooth*
Starting at
$294 / tooth*
* The price varies depending on your condition. Bone graft may be required. Some restrictions may apply. See office for complete pricing information.
When are teeth extractions necessary?
- Severe Tooth Decay & Infection: Decay that has extended deep beneath the gumline or destroyed so much enamel that a root canal or crown cannot restore structural integrity.
- Vertical Root Fractures: Cracks extending down into the tooth root beneath the bone level that make the tooth impossible to save.
- Advanced Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Severe bone loss around a tooth that causes severe loosening and chronic tissue infections.
- Orthodontic Crowding or Prosthetic Preparation: Removing severely compromised or misaligned teeth to prepare your jaw for a full mouth rehabilitation or dental implants.
Replacing your extracted teeth: the in-house lab advantage
Extracting a tooth is only the first step in restoring your smile's long-term health. Leaving a gap in your bite allows adjacent teeth to tilt and shift, causing bite misalignment and jawbone shrinkage over time.
At Federal Way Dental Excellence, you don't have to worry about leaving our office with a missing tooth! Thanks to our in-house dental laboratory and Licensed Denturist Joshua Seo, we can coordinate your extractions with immediate tooth replacement.
In many cases, Dr. Yeh can extract the compromised tooth, place a socket bone graft, and insert a titanium dental implant all in the same comfortable appointment.
Our master ceramists craft temporary or permanent bridges and partial dentures right inside our office, ensuring you leave your extraction visit with a complete, confident smile.
Bevins F. said
"The staffs were also good and the timing and punctuality is appreciable. I had a bad feeling and was scared about the dentists but everything was fine. Thanks."
Emergency Dental Care in Federal Way
Same-day emergency extractions & what to do
A throbbing toothache, severe facial swelling, or a fractured tooth root is an urgent medical emergency that demands fast relief. Delaying treatment allows oral bacteria to spread into deeper tissues and nearby teeth. If you are experiencing a dental extraction emergency, follow these steps.
Bite down firmly on a clean gauze pad or moist tea bag placed over the extraction or trauma site for 30 minutes.
Hold an ice pack wrapped in a cloth against the outside of your cheek in 15-minute intervals to reduce facial swelling.
We reserve time every day for same-day emergency extractions, getting you out of pain fast and restoring your oral health.
Our in-house lab team can perform same-day denture repairs, tooth re-attachments, or acrylic relines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The questions below cover essential details about Federal Way Dental Excellence, our specialist doctors, and practice policies. If you have questions regarding specific dental procedures, feel free to explore our dedicated service pages or contact our Federal Way team directly at (253) 838-1225.
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