Tooth Extractions & Bone Grafts · Walnut Creek, CA

Tooth Extractions & Bone Grafts in Walnut Creek, CA

Gentle, precise extractions with bone preservation to protect your jawbone and future implant options.

The Basics

What You Need to Know

What is an extraction and bone graft?

An extraction removes a tooth that cannot be saved. A bone graft is performed immediately after, placing bone-substitute material into the socket to preserve jawbone volume and contour.

Why is this beneficial?

Without a bone graft, the jawbone naturally shrinks after extraction. This foundational procedure prevents bone loss, simplifies future implant placement, and prevents neighboring teeth from shifting.

Will it hurt?

No. Deep local anesthesia completely numbs the tooth, bone, and surrounding gum tissue. You’ll feel pressure but no pain. Post-procedure soreness and mild swelling are normal and manageable.

Why It Matters

Benefits of Treatment

Every treatment at Hearthwood Dental Care is designed to deliver lasting results, improve your oral health, and give you confidence in your smile.

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Preserves jawbone volume and density after tooth removal

Simplifies and improves future dental implant placement

Prevents neighboring teeth from drifting out of alignment

Fully numb procedure — pressure without pain

Dissolvable stitches require no removal appointment

Sets the foundation for long-term oral health restoration

The Process

Your Treatment, Step by Step

Visit 1 — Extraction & Bone Graft

Exam & Numbing (5–10 min): X-rays, topical gel, precise local anesthesia
Tooth Extraction (10–40 min): Tooth gently loosened and removed
to preserve bone walls
Bone Graft Placement (5–20 min): Sterile grafting material packed,
protective membrane placed, closed with dissolvable stitches

20–70 min

Home Care (Post-Surgery)

Bite firmly on gauze pad 30–45 minutes to form stable blood clot
Do NOT smoke, spit forcefully, use a straw, or drink alcohol for
48–72 hours
Eat only soft, cool foods; keep food away from surgical side
Apply ice pack within first 24 hours to minimize swelling
Take OTC ibuprofen as directed before numbness wears off

Ongoing

Visit 2 — Post-Op Check (2 Weeks)

Gentle visual evaluation of surgical site for optimal healing
Bone graft stability carefully evaluated and monitored
Dissolvable stitch fragments lightly rinsed if needed
Cleared for normal diet expansion

20–30 min

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The bone graft stays in place for 4–6 months to allow complete bone integration prior to implant placement.

A bone graft is strongly recommended when implant placement is anticipated in the future, or to prevent significant bone loss and neighboring tooth movement.

Dry socket occurs when the blood clot in the extraction site is dislodged. Avoid straws, smoking, forceful spitting, and sucking motions for at least 72 hours post-extraction.

Most patients manage post-extraction discomfort well with OTC ibuprofen and acetaminophen taken together. Dr. Yu will advise on appropriate pain management at your appointment.

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