Trusted Dentist in Glendale, CA Since 2008
That question deserves a straight answer. Sometimes a tooth can be saved with a filling, a root canal, or a crown. Sometimes removing it is the healthiest choice.
Dr. Hakopyan looks at the tooth, takes an X-ray, and shows you what he sees. You hear every option and what each one costs. Then you decide.
Removal is usually the right call when:
If the tooth can be saved, you will hear that first. If it cannot, the next step is making the visit easy.
Most people dread the unknown more than the procedure. Here is exactly how it goes.
1. Exam and X-ray. Dr. Hakopyan checks the tooth and the
bone around it.
2. A clear plan. You see the X-ray, hear your options, and get the
cost before anything starts.
3. Complete numbing. Local anesthetic goes in first. Nothing
begins until the area is fully numb.
4. The extraction. You will feel pressure, not sharp pain. Most simple extractions take less time than patients expect.
5. Aftercare you can follow. You leave with written instructions and a number to call with questions.
Feeling nervous? Say so when you call. The team will slow down,
explain each step, and stop whenever you need a break.
The first day matters most. Bite gently on gauze, rest, and keep your head raised. Skip straws, smoking, and hard foods for a few days so the area can heal.
Most patients return to normal routines within a day or two. Soreness fades steadily after that. If pain gets worse instead of better, call the office.
A missing tooth can let nearby teeth drift over time. When you are ready, Dr. Hakopyan will walk you through replacement options, including dental implants, bridges, and partial dentures. There is no pressure to decide that day.
Knowing how healing goes helps. So does knowing what the visit will cost.
Worry about cost keeps many people from calling. The price depends on which tooth it is and how hard it is to remove. A simple extraction costs less than a surgical one.
Most dental plans cover part of an extraction. The team checks your benefits first and gives you the full cost before treatment begins.
No insurance? Ask about payment options when you call. With cost out of the way, the last question is who does the work.
Dr. Hakopyan earned his degree at NYU College of Dentistry and has cared for local patients ever since. He sees every patient himself.
Tooth pain should not wait a week. Call early and the team will work to see you that day.
Your coverage is checked before treatment begins.
Aetna, Guardian, Delta Dental, Blue Cross, MetLife, and Humana.
Wednesday appointments run until 7pm. Saturday visits are available from 10am to 3pm, by appointment.
The office is on N Verdugo Rd in Glendale, a short drive from La Crescenta, Montrose, Tujunga, and La CaƱada Flintridge. Subterranean parking is available at the building.
If the pain is severe or your face is swelling, do not wait.
That is a reason for emergency dental care today
Chewing on one side? Avoiding cold drinks? Waiting to see if it settles down?
A quick call gets you a straight answer from Dr. Hakopyan, and often an appointment the same day.
The area is fully numb before anything starts. You will feel pressure and movement, but not sharp pain. Mild soreness afterward is normal and usually eases within a few days.
Most people feel close to normal in one to two days. The gum closes over the following weeks. Follow
your aftercare sheet and healing tends to go smoothly.
Often, yes. Call (818) 839-7475 as early in the day as you can. Same-day visits are available during
regular office hours.
It depends on the tooth and how complex the removal is. Most dental plans cover part of it. You get
your cost before treatment begins.
Stick with soft, cool foods for the first day or two. Yogurt, eggs, soup that has cooled, and smoothies eaten with a spoon all work well.
A dry socket happens when the protective clot comes loose too early. Avoid straws, smoking, and
forceful rinsing for the first few days. Call if pain increases after day three.
Wisdom teeth do not need replacing. For other teeth, a replacement keeps your bite stable and your
smile full. Dr. Hakopyan will explain the choices when you are ready.