Every weekend, people from the College Area and families walking around Graceada Park suddenly feel a sharp, terrible pain in their jaw. Maybe you bit down too hard on a local almond, or an old cavity finally cracked. When a tooth hurts that much, you just want fast relief. As an experienced Modesto dentist, we always try to save your natural smile first. But sometimes, a tooth extraction is the only safe way to stop the pain. At Gill Dental & Implants, we focus entirely on making teeth removal easy, gentle, and completely painless for our patients.
When you come in with a bad toothache, we start with a complete oral exam. We take digital x-rays to look closely at the root and your jawbone. We always check if we can fix the damage using a dental crown or simple tooth colored fillings. If the tooth is too broken, severely decayed, or badly infected, a tooth extraction is the best choice for your health. A bad tooth can spread infection to your gums and the rest of your mouth.
We handle teeth removal using strong local numbing medicine. You might feel a little pressure, but you will not feel sharp pain. The entire process is very fast.
After your procedure, the healing process starts quickly. You can usually go back to your normal routine the very next day. Just avoid crunchy foods and stick to soft things like yogurt or soup. Once your jaw heals completely, we help you replace the missing tooth so your bite stays strong.
Many of our Modesto patients choose to get dental implants to fill the empty space. An implant looks, feels, and acts just like a real tooth. If you only need a small cosmetic fix on the teeth right next to the gap, we might use cosmetic dental bonding to make your smile look perfect again.
No. We use highly effective numbing medicine before we start any teeth removal. You stay completely comfortable in the chair the entire time. If you feel nervous, we can talk about ways to help you relax during the visit.
A standard tooth extraction usually takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. You spend most of that time just waiting for the numbing medicine to kick in.
Stick to soft foods for the first few days. Skip the hard chips from the Vintage Faire Mall food court. Eat things like mashed potatoes, applesauce, scrambled eggs, and smoothies. Do not use a straw, because the sucking motion can slow down your healing.
The price depends on which tooth needs to come out and how complicated the roots are inside the jawbone. Most dental insurance plans help cover the cost of teeth removal. We always give you a clear, printed price before we begin any work.
It is a very good idea to replace it. If you leave a large empty space, your other teeth will slowly shift out of place. This changes your bite and makes chewing harder. We can place dental implants or a custom bridge to keep your smile completely healthy.
The initial healing process takes about one to two weeks, but you will feel much better after just a few days. A natural blood clot forms to protect the empty space, so getting plenty of rest and avoiding hard, crunchy foods helps your gums heal up quickly and safely.
If you are looking for a dentist who accepts PPO insurance, coupled with quality dental care, then we are your answer. We accept all PPO insurances at our office. If you do not find your insurance listed below, give us a call and we would be happy to help you.
Are you undecided on opting for dental treatments, due to immediate costs of procedures? We understand your position, so we've created financing opportunities through trusted partners to make your treatment stress-free. With affordable payment plans and attractive options to choose from, we got you covered. Give us a call and talk to our staff to know more.
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Multiple treatment options allow you to select the right option for you based on your choice & budget. Our Modesto office accepts most insurance. We offer payment plans to get treatments completed more conveniently, even for your wallet.
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Looking for a Dentist? THIS IS THE PLACE!! They have been our dentist office for 8 years now. The office staff is helpful with scheduling and insurance. In the back they are so helpful answering questions, explaining treatments. Dr Gill is simply amazing and sets the bar very high for all of his staff. But hands down Dr Sharma is the most kind and caring Dentist I have had in my 52 years. Her chair-side manner is lovely, she truly cares and wants to make sure you are comfortable and in ZERO pain. I had a crown procedure on my lower right molar, the next day the text me to check to see how I was feeling!!!! It is just not, that I feel cared for.... I AM CARED FOR!!!
First let me state that I rarely give reviews. But when exceptional service is given, it’s so important to share. I had the best service at the Gill Family Dentistry. Ingrid, Jolene, and Lily were all very kind and shared their personal experiences to ease my anxiety of removing my wisdom tooth. I was still nervous when Dr.Gill introduced himself and explained the procedure. But as soon as he noticed how tense I was, he was able to calmly talk me through my fears and I truly felt like I was in the best capable hands. He was calm, quick and steady the entire time. His calmness and care has made me a patient for life. Thank you so much Gill Family Dentistry. I look forward to coming back soon.
I have lived in Modesto for 18 years. I was very in need of a good dentist for my mom when she moved here from back east. I found Dr. Gill online and went in for a consultation. The entire staff was friendly and genuine. We had a lot of decisions to make about the work my mom needed and I was in a panic over how I would pay for it. Dentures are very expensive. I had already been through the experience with my husband with another dentist. Jolene helped us get care credit and really explained everything and made it work for us. Dr Gill explained everything in a way that we understood and he really showed care and concern for my mom. I highly recommend Gill Family!
2401 E Orangeburg Ave Suite 150, Modesto, CA 95355
