Tooth Extractions & Root Canals Naperville
When a tooth is damaged, infected, or cannot be predictably restored, we help you understand whether to preserve it or remove it.
Preserve When Possible, Extract When Necessary
Our goal is to help you keep your natural teeth whenever that is a predictable and healthy option. Sometimes a tooth can be preserved with root canal treatment or restorative care. In other situations—such as severe decay, fracture, crowding, wisdom-tooth problems, or advanced bone loss—removal may be the better choice.
At Gantos Dental Group in Naperville, we evaluate the tooth, surrounding bone and gums, your symptoms, and your long-term restorative plan before recommending treatment. When surgery is needed, services may also include bone grafting and platelet-rich plasma or platelet-rich fibrin to support selected procedures.
When Might Treatment Be Needed?
Evaluation is important if you have:
- Severe tooth pain
- A cracked or badly damaged tooth
- Deep decay
- A dental infection
- Swelling around a tooth
- A non-restorable tooth
- Problem wisdom teeth
- Significant bone loss around a tooth
- A tooth that needs removal before other treatment
15M+
root canal procedures are performed each year in the U.S.
36–55%
of tooth extractions were attributed to caries across studies.
25–38%
of tooth extractions were attributed to periodontitis across studies.
The right decision starts with understanding whether a tooth can be predictably saved and what your mouth will need afterward.
Extractions
Root Canals
Oral Surgery
Bone Grafting
Platelet-Rich Plasma / Platelet-Rich Fibrin
What’s Typically Included in an Extraction or Root Canal Evaluation
Diagnostic Exam
We evaluate the tooth, symptoms, gums, bite, and surrounding structures.
Dental Imaging
X-rays or 3D imaging may be used to assess roots, infection, bone, and anatomy.
Preserve-or-Remove Discussion
We explain whether the tooth may be restorable and the advantages of each option.
Aftercare & Replacement Planning
When a tooth is removed, we discuss healing, grafting when appropriate, and future replacement options.
Tooth Extractions & Root Canals FAQs
The decision depends on the amount of remaining healthy tooth structure, infection, cracks, bone support, symptoms, and whether the tooth can be predictably restored.
Root canal treatment removes inflamed or infected tissue from inside a tooth, then cleans, fills, and seals the internal space.
Extraction may be recommended for teeth that are severely damaged, decayed, fractured, poorly supported, problematic, or otherwise not restorable.
Not every extracted tooth is replaced, but many missing teeth benefit from replacement. Your dentist can discuss implants, bridges, or dentures when appropriate.
Bone grafting uses graft material to help preserve or rebuild areas where jawbone volume has been lost.
Platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin are prepared from a patient’s own blood and may be used to support healing in selected procedures.
Many minor procedures can be completed in a dental office, while complex cases may be referred to a specialist when that is the best option.
Aftercare varies by procedure. You will receive instructions on protecting the site, managing discomfort, eating, cleaning, and when to contact the office.
Insurance & Billing
Our friendly team will help you complete insurance paperwork in advance for a better, faster, experience. We make it easy.
Why Choose Our Practice
Personal Care
We take time to understand your needs and create a comfortable, respectful experience. Every visit is personalized with empathy, caring attention, and your comfort in mind.
Advanced Technology
Our modern facility uses advanced technology and digital workflows to provide accurate, efficient, and comfortable care while supporting strong standards of safety and quality.
Complete Dentistry
From family and cosmetic dentistry to implants, clear aligners, and sedation, our team provides complete care so you can meet more of your dental needs in one trusted practice.
We strive to...
Empower our patients with possibilities
Treat our patients and their family like our own
Go above and beyond to accommodate busy schedules
Let our patients know what to expect during treatment