Tooth Extractions in Bismarck, ND

A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. It sounds straightforward, and in many cases it is. But the decision to extract and the way it’s handled matter more than most patients realize, especially when implants or other restorative work will follow.

At Aesthetic Dental Center, Dr. Krysta Sellers approaches extractions conservatively. She doesn’t recommend removing a tooth unless it’s genuinely the right call. If there’s a way to save it with a crown, a root canal, or another restorative option, that conversation happens first. When extraction is the right path, she performs it with precision, explains what to expect during recovery, and, just as importantly, talks through replacement options before you leave.

That last part is where Dr. Sellers’ prosthodontic background makes a real difference. Prosthodontics is the specialty focused on restoring and replacing teeth, so when a tooth comes out, she’s already thinking about bone preservation, implant timing, and what the long-term plan looks like. Patients don’t have to figure that out on their own after the fact.

Sedation options inlcude nitrous oxide and are available for patients who are anxious about the procedure. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through it.