Implant
A post in the jawbone holds a single crown, without shaping the teeth beside it.
Everyday care
Tooth extraction in North York
When a tooth needs to be removed, we’ll explain why and talk through your options.
Tooth extraction
We look for ways to keep your natural teeth. If an extraction is recommended, we'll explain the reason, the alternatives and the cost before you decide, and whether the tooth needs replacing.
Reasons
Why might a tooth need to come out?
A tooth may need to be removed because of:1,2
- Decay or infection too extensive to restore with a filling, crown or root canal
- A fracture that runs too deep to repair
- Advanced gum disease that has loosened the tooth
- Crowding: some permanent teeth are removed as part of orthodontic treatment
Depending on the tooth, it may be possible to keep it with a root canal, a crown, or gum treatment. We explain why we think extraction is or isn't the right choice.
Step by step
What to expect
01
Assessment
The dentist examines the tooth and takes X-rays if needed to see the roots and surrounding bone.
02
Removal
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic.1 The dentist then removes the tooth. Difficult and surgical extractions are done here at the studio.
03
Before you leave
We check the area and go over the next steps with you.
Next steps
Replacing the tooth
Bridge
A replacement tooth held in place by crowns on the teeth beside the gap.
Partial denture
A removable option. We don't make dentures; if one suits you better, we'll refer you.
Fees
Cost and insurance
Fees depend on your treatment, and we never charge more than the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) fee guide. We bill your insurance directly and accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). With CDCP, you pay only your CDCP co-payment, or nothing if CDCP covers 100% of your care, and we never charge the difference between the CDCP and ODA fee guides. You'll know the cost before you decide. See insurance, direct billing and CDCP.
Visit our studio
Find us on Sheppard Avenue East.
Address
175 Sheppard Avenue East
North York, ON M2N 3A6
Getting here
About a 10-minute walk from Sheppard–Yonge station.
Parking
Free underground parking is available.
Hours
- Monday–Friday
- 9 am–8 pm
- Saturday
- 9 am–4 pm
Book a consultation.
Need to be seen soon? Call (647) 474-7980 and we’ll see you at the earliest available appointment.
A consultation and exam are needed to decide whether a tooth should be removed.
Questions
Questions, answered.
A simple extraction is usually completed in one appointment. More complex extractions may take longer.
Usually it is recommended, to keep chewing comfortable and stop nearby teeth shifting.2 Some teeth removed for orthodontic reasons don't need replacing. We plan this with you before the extraction.
Yes. Difficult and surgical extractions are done here at the studio.
Yes, depending on the tooth. Impacted wisdom teeth are assessed case by case: some are removed here, and complex cases are referred to a specialist. See our wisdom teeth page.
Sources
- American Dental Association, MouthHealthy. Extractions. https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/extractions
- Ontario Dental Association. Common dental procedures. https://www.oda.ca/oral-health-basics/dental-procedures/common-dental-procedures/