Oral Surgery
Gentle Oral Surgery and Tooth Extractions in Fort Myers
Tooth extractions and wisdom tooth removal handled gently and in-house, with a calm plan explained before anything begins.
Oral Surgery Handled Gently, In Our Own Office
When a tooth is too damaged to save or a wisdom tooth is causing trouble, the thought of surgery can be the scariest part. Our approach is the opposite of rushed. We handle routine tooth extractions and wisdom tooth removal in-house, so you stay with the same team you already trust instead of being sent to a stranger across town.
Everything starts with a calm, honest plan. Your dentist explains what is happening, why removal is the right step, and what your visit will feel like, then numbs the area fully before anything begins. We take the comfort and sedation options for your visit seriously and walk through them with you ahead of time, so there are no surprises in the chair.
If a tooth is broken or infected and you are in pain right now, our emergency dentistry team can often get you seen quickly. And when an extraction leaves a gap, we can talk through replacing the tooth with dental implants so your bite and smile stay whole.
Why We Keep Tooth Extractions and Wisdom Teeth In-House
- Extractions Done In-House
Routine and difficult extractions are handled by the dentists you already know, with no referral to an unfamiliar office.
- Wisdom Teeth Removed
When wisdom teeth crowd, get stuck, or invite infection, we remove them and explain why in plain language first.
- A Calm, Unhurried Plan
You hear the honest reason for the procedure and what the day will feel like before you commit to anything.
- Comfort Comes First
The area is fully numbed, your dentist checks in throughout, and the pace stays gentle from start to finish.
How a Tooth Extraction Visit Works
- Consult and Imaging
We take imaging and review the tooth together, so you understand the reason for surgery and your options before deciding.
- The Procedure
On the day, the area is fully numbed and the tooth is removed gently and precisely, with your comfort checked the whole way through.
- Healing and Follow-Up
You go home with clear aftercare, and we stay reachable by phone if you have any questions while the area heals.
Facing an extraction or a troublesome wisdom tooth?
★★★★★
Dr. Orozco is professional, kind, and has such light and skillful hands that I barely felt my tooth extraction. This entire experience makes the services at Dental Hygiene Centers the next level in extraordinary patient care.
Questions
Oral Surgery Questions and Answers
Does a tooth extraction hurt?
The area is fully numbed before we begin, so the goal is that you feel pressure rather than pain during the extraction. Your dentist checks in with you throughout and does not rush, and we talk through your comfort options before your visit so you know what to expect.
Do I really need my wisdom teeth removed?
Not everyone does. Some wisdom teeth come in cleanly and can stay. Others crowd neighboring teeth, get stuck below the gum, or are hard to keep clean and invite infection. Imaging and an honest look at your mouth tell us whether removal is the right call, and we will say so plainly.
What is recovery like after an extraction?
Most people rest for a day or two and manage any soreness with the guidance we send home with you. We explain exactly how to care for the area, what to eat, and what to watch for, and we are a phone call away if anything comes up.
Will my insurance cover oral surgery?
Many dental plans help with extractions and wisdom tooth removal. Our front desk verifies your benefits and reviews your out-of-pocket costs before treatment, and CareCredit financing with up to 12 months interest-free is available to spread the cost.
Related Care
What Comes After Tooth Removal
Emergency Dentistry
A broken or infected tooth that needs to come out often starts as an emergency. We make room for urgent visits.
Learn More →Dental Implants
When an extraction leaves a gap, a single implant is the most natural way to fill it and protect your bite.
Learn More →All-on-4 Implants
If several teeth are failing, All-on-4 can replace a full arch on a small number of implants in one plan.
Learn More →Let Us Take a Gentle Look and Talk Through Your Options.
New patients welcome from Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, and McGregor.