Calm, fully numbed tooth removal with clear aftercare and evening appointments, close to home on Armitage Avenue.
Saving a tooth is always the first goal, but some teeth reach a point where keeping them does more harm than good. A cracked molar that keeps throbbing, a wisdom tooth crowding its neighbors, or a tooth loosened by infection can turn every meal into a chore. Removing that tooth can end the pain and protect the healthy teeth around it.
Cityview Dental Arts, Dental Group of Chicago’s office on Armitage Avenue, works to make extractions calm and predictable. As your dentist in Bucktown, our team handles most extractions in-house and explains each step, so you know what to expect before, during, and after your visit.
A tooth extraction removes a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. Our Bucktown dentists recommend it only when repair is no longer the healthier choice. If decay or infection has not spread too far, a root canal in Bucktown may save the tooth, and we always talk through that option with you first.
Extraction is often the right step when a tooth is broken below the gumline, too decayed to rebuild, or loose from advanced gum disease. It can also help when wisdom teeth are trapped under the gums, when crowding leaves no room for teeth to line up, or when an infection keeps coming back. Removing the problem tooth can stop the pain and keep it from affecting the teeth beside it.
Dr. Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients from the Bucktown office today. His long history in the neighborhood means many patients have trusted him with their care for years, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
Only an exam and X-rays can confirm whether a tooth needs to come out, but certain symptoms are worth a prompt visit.
Our blog describes more signs you may need a tooth extracted if you are still weighing your symptoms. When pain is severe or swelling reaches your face, our emergency dentist in Bucktown team prioritizes same-day visits, and the first thing we ask is how soon you can be here.
The type of extraction depends on whether the tooth is fully visible and how its roots sit in the bone. Both types begin with local anesthesia, so the area is completely numb before we start.
A simple extraction is used for a tooth that has fully come in above the gums. We gently loosen the tooth in its socket and lift it out, which typically takes only a short visit.
A surgical extraction is used when a tooth is broken at the gumline or has not fully come in, such as an impacted wisdom tooth. A small opening in the gum gives access to the tooth, which may be removed in sections, and a few stitches help the area close. Surgical extractions are part of the oral surgery in Bucktown our team provides in our own office.
A blood clot forms in the socket within the first day and protects the bone while new tissue grows. Keeping that clot in place is the most important part of recovery. For the first few days, rest, eat soft foods, skip straws and smoking, and rinse gently with warm salt water once we give the go-ahead. Our guide to tooth extraction recovery walks through each stage in more detail.
If the clot is lost too early, a painful condition called dry socket can develop. According to Cleveland Clinic, dry socket affects about 2% to 5% of tooth extractions and usually appears within the first three days. When the removed tooth leaves a visible gap or affects your bite, we can also discuss tooth replacement in Bucktown to keep nearby teeth from shifting.
The cost of an extraction depends mostly on whether the tooth needs a simple or surgical approach. Before any treatment, our team reviews your dental coverage with you, explains what your plan may help pay for, and shares the expected balance so you can decide with confidence.
Cherry financing can break the remaining amount into monthly payments. If you are new to our office and do not have dental insurance, the $99 new-patient visit bundles an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays.
Dr. Jerome Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to care for patients at our Bucktown office, now with the support of Dental Group of Chicago. Our team performs most extractions in-house, so the same office that examines your tooth can also remove it and check your healing afterward.
Tooth pain rarely waits for a convenient moment, so we keep evening hours until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and make room for urgent visits whenever we can. Our comfort menu, with heated blankets, neck pillows, eucalyptus wipes, and Netflix, helps you settle in before treatment begins.
The area is fully numbed with local anesthesia, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain while the tooth is removed. Some soreness afterward is normal and usually eases with over-the-counter pain relief.
Most people feel noticeably better within a few days and return to normal routines quickly. The gum tissue typically closes over the socket in a few weeks, while the bone underneath continues to heal for longer.
Stick to soft, cool foods such as yogurt, smoothies eaten with a spoon, mashed potatoes, and soup that is not too hot. Avoid crunchy, spicy, or chewy foods until the area feels comfortable again.
Dry socket happens when the blood clot in the socket breaks down or comes loose, leaving the bone exposed. Avoiding straws, smoking, and hard rinsing for the first few days helps keep the clot in place.
In many cases, yes. A root canal, crown, or gum treatment may save a tooth, and our team recommends extraction only when repair is unlikely to succeed.
Wisdom teeth usually do not need to be replaced. For other teeth, filling the gap can help keep nearby teeth from drifting and protect your bite, and we can review your options at a follow-up visit.
Our Bucktown office, Cityview Dental Arts, is located at 2232 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Cityview Dental Arts is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Select any Book Appointment button on this page to request a time online, and our team will follow up to confirm your visit. New patients are always welcome.
A painful or damaged tooth can take over your whole day, and relief may be closer than you think. Cityview Dental Arts brings exams, extractions, and follow-up care together in one office on Armitage Avenue, backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
Our team will help you weigh every option and keep you comfortable from start to finish. Contact our Bucktown office to schedule your tooth extraction visit.
2232 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL
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