Tooth Extraction in Whittier, CA

Tooth extraction in Whittier, CA, at Atlantic Dental & Orthodontics is done in our own office by Dr. Aaron Paz and Dr. Alfred Tamir, same day when possible, with no referrals to outside specialists.

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We start with an exam to find out whether your tooth can be saved. If it needs to come out, the same doctors who examined you remove it here.

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In-HouseExtractions & Oral Surgery
Same DayEmergency Visits When Possible
No ReferralsTo Outside Specialists
Since 2003Serving Whittier

Your Extraction Is Done by Our Own Doctors

When a tooth hurts, the last thing you want is to be sent to another office and wait for another appointment. At Atlantic Dental & Orthodontics, our own doctors handle extractions, including oral surgery and wisdom teeth, in-house and same day when possible.

Our doctors have worked as dental surgeons and implantology specialists since 2003, with surgical training that includes oral surgery cases at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

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When a Painful Tooth Needs an Evaluation

You don’t have to decide on your own whether a tooth can be saved. Tell us what you’re experiencing, and we’ll examine the area before discussing treatment.

Persistent Tooth Pain

Pain that keeps returning or makes chewing difficult deserves an examination. Finding its cause helps us explain whether the tooth needs restorative care or extraction.

A Broken or Damaged Tooth

The amount of damage matters. We assess the tooth before recommending a way to repair it, or discussing removal if that is the appropriate option.

Swelling Near a Tooth

Call us when swelling develops around a painful tooth. Treatment depends on the source and severity of the infection and may involve drainage, root canal treatment, or extraction.

A Tooth That Can’t Be Predictably Restored

Sometimes a tooth is too damaged or infected to be predictably restored. When that is the case, we explain why and help you plan for the space it leaves.

Important: Facial or neck swelling accompanied by difficulty breathing or swallowing requires immediate emergency medical care. Do not wait for a dental appointment.

What Happens at Your Extraction Visit

1
Call and describe your symptoms
Tell us what is happening so our team can advise you and find the soonest available time. Emergency patients can typically be seen the same day.
2
Exam and imaging
The dentist examines the tooth and takes the X-rays or scans needed to see the roots and the bone around them.
3
Options explained
If treatment can preserve the tooth, we discuss that first. If extraction is the right choice, we explain why and what comes next.
4
Extraction in our office
Once you’re comfortable, your doctor removes the tooth here at our Greenleaf Avenue office and walks you through how to care for the area while it heals.

A tooth that can’t wait?

Dr. Paz and Dr. Tamir treat emergencies themselves, in-house, including extractions, same day when possible.

Call (562) 696-5544 Emergency Dentistry

Imaging That Helps Us Plan Your Care

Our Whittier office has X-rays, digital scanners, intraoral cameras, and CBCT imaging. Your dentist decides which tools are useful for examining the tooth, its roots, and the bone around it.

We walk you through the findings so you understand the recommendation before deciding how to proceed. If the tooth will be replaced later, the same images help us plan that step too.

Dentist reviewing 3D dental scans on a screen

Caring for the Area After Your Tooth Is Removed

Before you leave, your dentist explains how to care for the extraction site and when to call us. Recovery needs vary with the tooth and the extraction, so follow the instructions you receive at your visit.

Bite gently on the gauze you are given to help control bleeding.
Avoid straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing while the area heals.
Choose soft foods at first. Our list of soft foods to eat after dental surgery has ideas.
Call (562) 696-5544 if pain, bleeding, or swelling gets worse instead of better.

Treatment Options Connected to Tooth Extraction

The right next step depends on the condition of your tooth. We explain which options fit your examination findings before recommending treatment.

Emergency Dentist

Severe tooth pain, swelling, or a broken tooth? Call us first. We evaluate the problem the same day when possible and determine whether the tooth can be treated or needs to come out.

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Pain, swelling, or tender gums at the very back of the mouth may involve a wisdom tooth. Our doctors remove wisdom teeth in-house when removal is the right call.

Root Canal Treatment

When an infected tooth can still be saved, root canal treatment may let you keep it. We examine the tooth and explain whether that is a realistic option before recommending extraction.

Dental Implants

If a tooth has to be removed, an implant is one way to replace it. Your dentist can evaluate whether an implant fits your mouth and your goals.

Permanent Teeth

When several teeth or a full arch cannot be saved, we can discuss fixed, permanent replacement teeth, including same-day fixed dentures.

Oral Surgeon

Some teeth break below the gumline or sit at an awkward angle, and those take more than a routine extraction. Our own doctors handle that surgical work here, so you are not sent to another office.

What Whittier Patients Say

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Love the care they provide and makes you feel comfortable. Lourdes and doctors Dr.Paz and Dr.Tamir and the staff is amazing front with Samantha, Kimberly, Nelly, Elizabeth and back with Chris, Daisy, America everyone!

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10/10 experience! i come all the way from pomona with no complaints! the staff is so amazing, so sweet & everything is explained in detail!

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Atlantic Dental is great! Staff is friendly, the treatment was painless, I highly recommend this dental office.

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The Doctors Who Handle Your Extraction

Dr. Aaron Paz, DDS, FICOI
Dental Surgeon & Implantology Specialist
Dr. Alfred Tamir
Dental Surgeon & Implantology Specialist

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Insurance and Payment Options for Tooth Extraction

We accept PPO plans from Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, MetLife, UnitedHealthcare, and UCCI. Our benefits coordinator can verify your coverage and explain your expected out-of-pocket costs before treatment.

You can also ask about low initial payments, monthly payment plans, CareCredit, and Cherry. Read more about our insurance and financing options or call us with questions about your plan.

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Financing available

Low initial payments and monthly payment plans for qualifying patients.

PPO plans we accept

We work with PPO dental plans. Call us and we’ll confirm your specific plan before your visit.

Tooth Extraction Questions We Hear in Whittier

Can I get a tooth pulled the same day in Whittier?

Often, yes. Emergency patients can typically be seen the same day, and Dr. Paz and Dr. Tamir handle extractions themselves, in-house and same day when possible. Call (562) 696-5544 and describe your symptoms so we can find the soonest time.

Will you check whether my tooth can be saved before you extract it?

Yes. We examine the tooth and explain the treatment options that fit what we find. In many cases a damaged or infected tooth may be treatable with a filling, crown, or root canal. Extraction is a decision we make with you after the evaluation.

Who Performs My Extraction?

Dr. Paz or Dr. Tamir. They handle extractions and oral surgery themselves in our office, with no referrals to outside specialists.

What should I do after a tooth extraction?

Your dentist will give you instructions for your specific extraction before you leave. Common advice includes biting gently on gauze, avoiding straws and smoking, and choosing soft foods while the area heals. Call us if bleeding, pain, or swelling gets worse instead of better.

Do I need to replace a tooth after it is extracted?

That depends on which tooth it is, your oral health, and your goals. If replacement makes sense, our doctors can explain options such as a dental implant, and for several missing teeth, permanent replacement teeth.

How much does a tooth extraction cost in Whittier?

The cost depends on your examination findings and the care you need. Our team can verify your PPO benefits and explain your expected share and payment options, including CareCredit and Cherry, before treatment.

Tooth Extraction Near You on Greenleaf Avenue

If a painful tooth is interrupting your day, call our office at 6716 Greenleaf Avenue in Uptown Whittier and tell us what is happening. Your visit begins with an evaluation, so you understand whether the tooth needs treatment, extraction, or further planning.

Our doctors also provide restorative and implant care in the same office, so you can plan what happens after the tooth is gone without starting over somewhere else. Looking for a dentist in Whittier for the rest of your care? Our English- and Spanish-speaking team can help.

At our Whittier dental clinic, extractions, follow-up visits and tooth replacement all happen under one roof.

Atlantic Dental & Orthodontics
6716 Greenleaf Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601

(562) 696-5544

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Closed

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Need a Tooth Looked At Today?

Call Atlantic Dental & Orthodontics. Dr. Paz and Dr. Tamir examine the tooth, explain your options, and handle extractions in-house, same day when possible.