Services
Extraction
We remove teeth gently — simple extractions for visible teeth, surgical extractions for broken, impacted, or hard-to-reach ones.
Why choose us
Benefits of Extraction
Simple And Surgical Options
We handle straightforward removals of visible teeth as well as surgical extractions for teeth that are broken at the gumline, badly decayed, or impacted like wisdom teeth.
Comfort-Focused Care
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available so you can stay relaxed from start to finish.
Same-Day Emergency Help
When a painful or injured tooth can't wait, we offer emergency appointments right here in Ocala.
Replacement Under One Roof
Implants, bridges, and dentures are all available in our office, with an on-site lab to keep things moving.
Flexible Ways To Pay
We accept all major PPO plans, welcome self-pay patients, and offer flexible payment plans.
A tooth that aches every time you bite down, a molar that cracked on a popcorn kernel, a baby tooth that refuses to loosen, a wisdom tooth pressing sideways into its neighbor — these are the situations that bring people into our Ocala office asking whether a tooth needs to come out. Our first answer is usually a question: can we save it? We remove teeth only when keeping them would cost you more comfort, bone, or function than letting them go. When removal is the right call, we want you to understand exactly why, what the appointment involves, and what comes next.
An extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jaw. We perform both simple and surgical extractions, and the difference comes down to how the tooth is positioned and how much of it is accessible above the gumline.
A simple extraction applies to a tooth that has erupted normally and can be reached with instruments without cutting tissue. The tooth is numbed, loosened within the socket, and lifted out. This is common for teeth badly damaged by decay, loose teeth affected by advanced gum disease, stubborn primary teeth in children, and teeth being removed to make room before orthodontic treatment with braces alternatives like clear aligners.
A surgical extraction is used when a tooth is impacted, broken off at or below the gumline, has curved or unusually long roots, or is otherwise not accessible from above. It may involve a small incision in the gum, and the tooth is sometimes sectioned into pieces so it can be removed with less pressure on surrounding bone. Impacted wisdom teeth are the most familiar example, but a molar that fractured under an old filling or a root tip left behind from a prior procedure can also call for a surgical approach. Both types are done with local anesthetic, and both are routine parts of general dentistry here.
Extractions help people in a wide range of situations. Teeth that are fractured beyond repair, severely decayed, infected in ways root canal therapy cannot resolve, crowded, or loosened by periodontal disease are the most common reasons. We also remove wisdom teeth that cannot erupt properly, and we plan extractions as part of larger treatment — full mouth reconstruction, dentures, and implant-supported restorations often begin with removing teeth that can no longer serve you.
Before we recommend removal, we examine the tooth and surrounding bone and discuss alternatives. Because we offer root canal therapy for anterior teeth, premolars, and molars — including retreatment of previous root canals — many teeth that look hopeless can still be saved. When they cannot, we talk about replacement in the same visit so you are not left wondering what comes next. Options we provide include dental implants, bridges, implant-supported bridges, partial and complete dentures, and full arch solutions. We also perform bone grafting and sinus lift surgery when the site needs support for a future implant.
Things worth telling us ahead of time:
- Medications you take, especially blood thinners or bone medications
- Medical conditions, recent surgeries, or pregnancy
- Any history of difficulty with dental anesthesia
- Whether dental anxiety makes appointments hard for you — we offer nitrous oxide sedation and oral sedation dentistry
- Whether you are in active pain right now, since we offer emergency dental appointments
Healing, Aftercare, and What Results Look Like
After the tooth is out, a blood clot forms in the socket and protects the bone underneath while it heals. Protecting that clot is the single most important part of aftercare. We send you home with written instructions covering gauze use, rest, what to eat, and how to keep the area clean, along with guidance on managing swelling and discomfort. Most people find a simple extraction site feels noticeably better within a few days; surgical sites, particularly impacted wisdom teeth, generally take longer and may involve more swelling early on.
The gum tissue closes over the socket in the weeks that follow, and the bone fills in over several months. If we placed a graft at the time of removal, that site is being preserved for a future implant or bridge. We check your healing at follow-up and move forward with the replacement plan when the time is right. Our on-site dental lab lets us fabricate and repair dentures and crowns here rather than sending work out, which keeps restorative timelines shorter.
Insurance, Payment, and Booking
We accept all major PPO insurance plans and file claims as a general practitioner, and we welcome self-pay and cash patients. Flexible payment plans are available so that cost does not keep you in pain. You do not need a referral to see us.
Dr. Hussein Salifu and Dr. Marco Geris see patients of all ages, and our team has cared for families in Ocala, Belleview, Silver Springs, The Villages, Summerfield, Dunnellon, Lady Lake, and the surrounding Marion County communities for more than 30 years. If a tooth is hurting or you have been told it needs to come out, call us and we will take a look.
The process
What to expect
- 1
Exam And Plan
We examine the tooth, review your images and health history, and explain whether a simple or surgical extraction is the better fit.
- 2
Gentle Removal
We numb the area thoroughly, offer sedation if you'd like it, and remove the tooth as carefully as possible.
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Healing And Next Steps
You'll leave with clear aftercare instructions and, if you want it, a plan for replacing the tooth.