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At A Glance
Grand Street Dental: Dr. Jennifer Plotnick is the strongest overall starting point in Brooklyn if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
iSmile Dental: Dentist Williamsburg has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
St. Marks Painless Dental is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.
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EditorialUpdated April 20, 2026Independently reviewed
Tooth Extractions in Brooklyn matters because Tooth extractions range from simple single-tooth removal to complex surgical extractions of impacted teeth. Brooklyn dentists handle everything in-office except the most complex cases (referred to oral surgeons). Same-day procedures with local anesthesia or IV sedation are standard; socket preservation bone grafts can be placed immediately to maintain bone volume for a future implant.
The Top 10 Tooth Extractions in Brooklyn below were evaluated on training, technology, patient reviews, and transparency. This list exists to save you time: instead of scrolling through generic directory sites, you get a vetted shortlist of Brooklyn's most consistent tooth extraction providers.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS — BDS
How We Vet Each Clinic
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10, North 5th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Closed · Opens tomorrow at 10 AM
Profile in Brooklyn lists Extractions alongside Affordable Dental Care and Dental Cleaning across 13 documented procedures.
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Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals for cases where decay has reached the pulp, crowns and bridges, extractions, gum-disease screening, and emergency dental visits.
Services:ExtractionsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
2348, Ralph Avenue, Flatlands, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM
Brooklyn clinic with Extractions on file, paired with Affordable Dental Care and Dental Cleaning across 13 services.
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Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals, crowns and bridges, basic extractions, gum-disease screening, and emergency dental care.
Services:ExtractionsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
7919, Flatlands Avenue, Canarsie, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Closed · Opens tomorrow at 10 AM
Brooklyn profile documents Extractions alongside Affordable Dental Care and Tooth Decay Treatment within a 13-service catalog.
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<p>Flatlands Family Dental sits on Flatlands Avenue in the Canarsie section of southeast Brooklyn, in the same kind of family-dentist storefront the neighborhood has had for generations. The patient mix runs heavy on multi-generational households where the kids and the grandparents both come in, and the practice is set up around that — broad general dentistry rather than narrow specialty work, with the same dentist seeing patients across years and life stages.</p>
<p>Cavity work uses tooth-colored composite materials by default, with the team handling single-surface fillings, multi-surface restorations, and the call between filling and crown when a tooth's been compromised by larger decay. Beyond fillings, services cover cleanings and exams, root canal treatment for teeth where decay has reached the nerve, crowns and bridges for structural work, basic extractions, gum-disease screening, and emergency visits when a tooth flares up unexpectedly. The team will <strong>walk you through the X-rays before any treatment</strong> so you can see the cavity or fracture and understand why the recommendation is what it is.</p>
<blockquote>If you're new to Canarsie and looking for a dental practice that doesn't feel like a chain — one that knows your name in three years rather than rotating you through a roster — this is closer to that older neighborhood-dentist model.</blockquote>
<p>Patients searching for family dentist in Brooklyn, dentist accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY, or routine dental care in Brooklyn often gravitate toward smaller independent practices like this one when continuity matters more than volume. Plan on a comprehensive new-patient exam first — full X-rays, periodontal screening, treatment-plan review — before booking any restorative work. For Canarsie, Flatlands, and East Flatbush families weighing where to anchor regular dental care across generations, this Flatlands Avenue practice is a sensible first appointment and the kind of place that tends to keep patients across decades rather than across single visits. Six-month recall scheduling is the strongest predictor of which patients catch problems early, and most practices will book the next visit before you leave the current one if you ask while you're checking out.</p>
Services:ExtractionsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
2f, 502, 39th Street, Sunset Park, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Open until 4 PM
Extractions anchors this Brooklyn clinic's profile, alongside Affordable Dental Care and Tooth Decay Treatment across 13 services.
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Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals for cases where decay has reached the pulp, crowns and bridges, extractions, gum-disease treatment, and emergency dental visits.
Services:ExtractionsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
2937, Avenue V, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York
Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM
Brooklyn-based practice with Extractions on file, plus Affordable Dental Care and Tooth Decay Treatment among 13 documented services.
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Beyond fillings, services include cleanings, root canals for teeth where decay has reached the pulp, crowns and bridges for structural work, extractions, gum-disease screening and treatment, and emergency dental visits.
Services:ExtractionsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.
How to Choose a Dentist in Brooklyn
Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.
If you want routine or family care
Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.
If urgency matters
Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.
If affordability matters most
Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.
Questions to ask before booking
Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
Are you taking new patients right now?
Do you handle my treatment in-house?
What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
Frequently Asked Questions
15 questions answered by our editorial team
Simple extractions in Brooklyn run $150-$400. Surgical extractions (impacted teeth or severe decay): $300-$800. Wisdom teeth extractions: $300-$1,000 per tooth depending on impaction.
The procedure itself is painless with local anesthesia — you feel pressure but not pain. Post-op discomfort peaks at 48 hours and is managed with ibuprofen or prescribed medication.
Simple extraction: 3-5 days for soft-tissue healing. Surgical extraction: 7-10 days. Full bone healing takes 6-8 weeks.
If the tooth is permanent (not a wisdom tooth) and you want to restore function, yes. Getting a socket preservation bone graft at extraction time makes future implant placement much easier.
Yes, if you only had local anesthesia. If IV sedation or nitrous was used, you'll need a ride — no driving for 24 hours after sedation.
Soft foods for 24-48 hours: yogurt, smoothies, mashed potato, soup. Avoid straws, hot drinks, and crunchy foods for a week to prevent dry socket.
A painful condition where the blood clot in the extraction site dislodges, exposing bone. It usually develops 3-5 days post-extraction. Avoid smoking and straws to prevent it.
Teeth are extracted when decay is too extensive for a root canal, for severe periodontal disease, to make room for orthodontics, or when impacted wisdom teeth cause problems.
Often yes — root canal treatment saves many teeth that would've been extracted years ago. Ask your dentist about all options before agreeing to extraction.
Simple extractions: 20-40 minutes. Surgical extractions: 40-90 minutes. Most of that is numbing and prep; the actual extraction is usually 5-15 minutes.
Typically between ages 17-25, before roots fully form. Signs you need them out: recurring pain, impaction, cyst formation, or crowding of adjacent teeth.
Not necessarily, but many patients opt for all four in one IV-sedation appointment to consolidate recovery.
Most dental insurance covers 70-80% of simple extractions and 50-80% of surgical extractions. Wisdom teeth are often covered if there's a medical indication.
Mild oozing is normal for 24 hours. If you see active bleeding at 24+ hours, bite firmly on a tea bag for 30 minutes. Call your dentist if it persists.
Simple extraction: next day for desk work. Surgical or multiple extractions: 2-3 days off recommended. IV sedation cases: next day at earliest.
