Extractions & Impacted Teeth
If you need extractions and impacted teeth care in Falls Church, VA, Merrifield Oral Surgery is ready to help. Our board-certified surgical team treats everything from a single simple extraction to a fully impacted wisdom tooth or canine that needs surgical attention. We welcome new patients, and our bilingual, Spanish-speaking care means more families in our community can ask questions and get answers in the language they're most comfortable with. Whatever brought you here, whether a referral from your general dentist or your own search for answers, our team is here to guide you through the process calmly and clearly. You can also browse our full services if you're looking for other types of oral surgery care.
Call (703) 639-0027Our surgeons are board-certified and trained specifically in oral and maxillofacial surgery, which means extractions and impacted tooth cases are a core part of what we do every day, not an occasional procedure. We use 3D imaging to see exactly where a tooth sits before we plan treatment, which helps us map out a precise, personalized approach for each patient. Patients consistently tell us they felt comfortable and at ease during their visit, and our team follows up by phone after surgery to check on how recovery is going. Combined with bilingual care and a genuine welcome for new patients, it's an approach built around making a surgical visit feel manageable.
Every patient's situation is different, so we offer a full range of extraction and impacted tooth care under one roof. Explore the option below that matches what you're facing, or call us if you're not sure which applies to you.
Wisdom teeth often come in crowded, sideways, or only partially through the gum, which can lead to pain, swelling, or infection. Our wisdom teeth removal care includes a thorough exam, imaging, and sedation options so the procedure feels as smooth as possible.
Sometimes a tooth is too damaged, decayed, or crowded to save. Our team handles everything from a single simple removal to more involved surgical extractions, always with your comfort in mind. Learn more about tooth extractions.
When a canine tooth doesn't erupt on its own, it can affect your bite and smile. Our impacted canine exposure procedure gently uncovers the tooth so it can be guided into place, often working closely with your orthodontist.
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Care, Comfort & Recovery
Before any procedure, we walk you through what will happen, answer your questions, and talk through sedation options that fit your needs and the complexity of your case. Many patients choose IV sedation for impacted teeth or more involved extractions, while simpler cases may only need local anesthesia. After surgery, you'll leave with clear, personalized post-op instructions, and our team follows up by phone to see how you're healing and answer anything that comes up.
Call (703) 639-0027An impacted tooth that stays in place can lead to problems over time, including infection, damage to nearby teeth, cyst formation, or crowding that affects your bite. Catching it early, often through a routine exam or referral from your general dentist, gives us more options for a straightforward treatment. Left alone too long, the same tooth may need a more involved surgical approach.
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A tooth usually needs to come out because of decay, damage, crowding, or infection. An impacted tooth is one that hasn't fully broken through the gum, often a wisdom tooth or canine. Our surgical team uses an exam and imaging to tell the difference and recommend the right treatment for your situation.
It depends on the tooth, its position, and your comfort level. Many patients choose IV sedation for impacted teeth or more involved extractions, while some simple extractions can be done with local anesthesia alone. We'll walk through your options together during your consultation.
Most patients feel back to normal within a few days to a week, depending on the complexity of the extraction. Simple extractions tend to heal faster than impacted tooth removals. We give every patient personalized post-op instructions and follow up by phone to check on your recovery.
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Our team is happy to review your case and explain your options in plain language.