Protect What’s Beneath the Surface

Socket Preservation for What Comes Next

When a tooth is taken out, the space it leaves behind doesn’t simply stay the same. A significant portion of the bone’s width can be lost within the first several months, which can change how your face looks, how your teeth align, and what options remain available to you later.

This is where socket preservation comes in. Dr. Eidsness performs this step at the time of extraction to maintain that space, helping you keep the natural shape and strength of your jaw so you’re not limited later on.

Keeping Things From Changing

Freedom to Choose Later

With Dr. Eidsness and our team preserving the site early, you keep your options open for implants or bridges without added steps.

Maintain Your Natural Look

We help you hold onto the shape that supports your appearance, so changes don’t catch you off guard months down the line.

Reduce Future Treatment

By acting now, we reduce the chance you’ll need more involved procedures to rebuild what could have been protected.

Everything Stays in Place

We stabilize the area so neighboring teeth aren’t pulled into the space, keeping your bite more predictable.

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A Thoughtful Plan in Motion

1-Careful Removal:

Dr. Eidsness removes the tooth with precision, protecting the surrounding structure so you keep as much natural support as possible.

2-Clean, Ready Foundation:

Our team prepares the space thoroughly, creating the right conditions for your body to begin rebuilding.

3-Support Placed With Purpose:

We place a safe, biocompatible material that guides your body to form strong, stable bone in the area. Depending on your needs, it may come from a natural, donor, or synthetic source; each selected to help the area rebuild in a stable and predictable way.

4-Protection While You Heal:

The site is secured so everything stays undisturbed, giving you the best chance for favorable healing.

Building Strength in the Months Ahead

In the first few days, you may notice some swelling or mild discomfort, but this is temporary and manageable. With guidance from Dr. Eidsness and our team, you’ll know exactly how to care for the area and how to keep everything stable while it begins to heal. Keeping pressure off the area early on plays an important role in protecting the site.

As the surface begins to close over the next couple of weeks, something more important is happening underneath. The material placed in the area is supporting your body as it starts rebuilding bone from within, creating the structure needed to keep everything stable.

Over the next three to six months, this process continues gradually. The area becomes stronger and more integrated, forming the foundation needed for future treatment. By allowing this process to happen undisturbed, you’re giving yourself the best chance for a next step without needing to rebuild what could have been maintained.

Why Patients Feel Confident in Their Decision

Setting Yourself Up From the Star

Decisions made at the time of an extraction directly impact what’s possible later. With Dr. Eidsness and our team guiding you, you’ll understand your options clearly so you can move forward without second-guessing.

When you know what’s happening and why it matters, it becomes easier to choose what keeps things stable and avoids unnecessary setbacks.

When you're ready to take the next step, reach out to our team and we will help you move forward with clarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for the area to fully heal?

The surface of the gums typically closes within a few weeks, but the bone underneath continues to strengthen over several months. Most sites are ready for the next step, such as an implant, within about three to six months.

Is the process uncomfortable?

You’ll be kept comfortable during the procedure. Afterward, most people describe the recovery as manageable, similar to a standard extraction, with mild soreness that improves over a few days.

Do I really need this if I’m not planning anything right away?

Even if you’re unsure about future treatment, preserving the area now helps avoid limitations later. Once bone is lost, rebuilding it can require more involved procedures.

Are the materials safe?

Yes. The materials used are carefully selected for safety and compatibility. They’re designed to work with your body and support natural bone development over time.

What happens if I skip this step?

Without preservation, the bone in that area will shrink. This can affect appearance, tooth alignment, and whether future solutions can be placed easily or at all.