General Dentistry · Pueblo West, CO
Tooth extractions
done comfortably.
Tooth extractions for patients in Pueblo West and Pueblo, done in our office with local anesthetic — plus nitrous oxide or an oral sedative (Valium) if you'd like help relaxing. Wisdom teeth are evaluated case by case, and bone grafting is available in-house to preserve the site for a future implant.
- Numbing
- Local anesthetic
- Sedation
- Nitrous oxide or Valium
- Wisdom teeth
- Case by case
- Bone grafting
- In-house
What It Is
When a tooth can't be saved.
We always look for a way to save a natural tooth first. When a tooth is too badly broken, decayed, or infected to repair — or is crowding other teeth — removing it is the healthiest option.
Wisdom teeth are evaluated case by case. Whether a wisdom tooth is removed in our office depends on its position and roots, which we check with an exam and X-rays (3D CBCT imaging when needed).
If you plan to replace the tooth with an implant, we can place a bone graft at the same visit to preserve the bone. See bone grafting.
The Process
What to expect at your visit.
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Exam and X-rays
We examine the tooth and take X-rays — or a 3D CBCT scan for complex cases — to plan the extraction.
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Numbing and comfort
The area is fully numbed with local anesthetic. If you'd like help relaxing, nitrous oxide or an oral sedative (Valium) is available. If you take an oral sedative, plan on someone driving you home.
- 03
Removing the tooth
You may feel pressure but should not feel pain. If you're planning an implant, a bone graft can be placed to preserve the site.
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Aftercare
You'll go home with clear aftercare instructions and a plan for replacing the tooth if needed.
Patient Trust
5 stars across 584+ Google reviews.
Blaskovich Family Dental is a small, doctor-owned practice — not a corporate chain — and our patients have made us the most-reviewed dental office in Pueblo West.
FAQ
Tooth Extractions — questions answered.
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Does a tooth extraction hurt?
The area is fully numbed, so you should feel pressure but not pain during the extraction. Soreness for a few days afterward is common and usually managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
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Do you remove wisdom teeth?
It depends on the tooth. We evaluate each wisdom tooth with an exam and X-rays (3D CBCT when needed) and let you know the best plan for your situation.
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What sedation options do you offer?
Nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") and an oral sedative (Valium), in addition to local anesthetic. If you take an oral sedative, you'll need someone to drive you home.
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Should I replace an extracted tooth?
Usually, yes — a missing tooth can let neighboring teeth shift and the bone shrink. Options include a dental implant, a bridge, or a partial denture.
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How do I care for the area after an extraction?
Follow the instructions we give you. In general: bite on gauze to control bleeding, avoid straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing for the first day or two so the clot stays in place, and stick to soft foods while it heals.
Ready to talk it through?
Call us, request online, or stop by the office at 332 S Orchard Springs Dr, Suite 110, Pueblo West. Most consultations are quick, and many can happen the same week you call.
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