Protect the Bone. Preserve Your Future Smile.
The moment a tooth comes out, your jawbone starts to shrink — often losing close to half its width within the first year. A socket preservation graft, placed the same day as your extraction, protects that foundation so every option stays open: a dental implant, a bridge, or simply a fuller, healthier smile line.
Free consult + 3D CBCT scan · Extraction to implant under one roof · Serving St. Charles, Geneva, Campton Hills & all of Kane County
Protect the Bone. Preserve Your Future Smile.
Your jawbone starts shrinking the moment a tooth comes out. A same-day bone graft protects the foundation — and keeps every option open.
What Getting a Bone Graft Is Actually Like
Dr. Brayden walks you through the real patient experience — and previews a real case he documents start to finish, with photos at every stage, on our blog.
Watch the preview, then read the complete case breakdown — extraction to final implant restoration — on our blog →
A Simple Graft That Protects a Lot of Future Options
When a tooth is removed, the socket that held its root doesn't just sit empty — it begins to collapse. Socket preservation is a bone graft placed directly into that socket, the same day as your extraction. We fill the space with graft material, cover it with a protective collagen membrane, and let your body do the rest — slowly rebuilding bone over the following months so the ridge holds its shape, width, and height.
It's a small step at the time of extraction that keeps a much bigger door open: a well-supported, beautifully restored dental implant later, without needing a second, more invasive bone-building surgery to catch up.
Real patient, real case, treated in our office — we never use stock or AI-enhanced clinical images. Ever.
Bone Loss Happens Fast — and Quietly
Most patients never notice the ridge shrinking. But by the time you're ready to talk about an implant, the foundation may already be compromised.
Rapid, Early Shrinkage
The jawbone can lose up to half its width within the first year after extraction — with most of that loss in just the first few months.
Protects Facial Structure
Your jawbone supports your lips, cheeks, and the lower third of your face. Losing it early can subtly age your smile and profile over time.
Keeps Implants Simple
Enough bone volume is what makes a future implant predictable and beautifully restored — often without a separate, more invasive bone-building procedure later.
A Whole-Body Approach
We look at healing, nutrition, and your overall health history holistically — not just the socket — because your mouth doesn't exist apart from the rest of you.
of jaw ridge width can be lost within the first year after a tooth is removed if the socket is left to heal on its own — most of it within the first three months. Socket preservation is designed to slow that process and protect your options.
General clinical literature on alveolar ridge resorption after extraction. Every case is different — your exact risk is best assessed with a CBCT scan at your free consultation.Precision You Can Trust, Comfort You Can Feel
We've invested in technology typically found only in specialty surgical centers — so you don't have to leave your neighborhood for exceptional care.
3D Cone Beam CT (CBCT)
A full 3D view of your bone, nerves, and sinus anatomy before we ever plan your graft or a future implant.
Medit Digital Scanning
Precise digital scans — no messy putty trays — used to monitor healing and plan your restoration along the way.
Your Choice of Graft Material
Mineralized donor bone that your body slowly replaces with its own, or a collagen-based OsteoGen® Plug — bone-forming calcium mineral in a collagen matrix that resorbs as new bone grows in. We'll help you choose what fits your case.
Comfort-Engineered Visits
Ceiling TVs in every operatory, a warm and personable team, and calm, unhurried appointments — oral sedation available if you'd like it.
The end goal: a well-supported, natural-looking implant — protecting your bone today is what makes it possible tomorrow.
This Is What Planned-First Dentistry Looks Like
Actual views from our CBCT planning software — every graft and implant is mapped digitally, in three dimensions, before we ever begin.
Your Socket Preservation Journey
One appointment starts it. Here's exactly what happens next.
Extraction + Same-Day Graft
We remove the tooth as gently as possible — patients often tell us they didn't feel a thing — then place the graft and protective membrane in that same appointment. One visit, no second surgery to schedule.
Healing, 8–12 Weeks
Your body slowly replaces the graft with its own new bone, holding the ridge's shape. We monitor healing along the way with digital scans and photography.
Tooth Replacement
Once healed, you're in the best possible position for what's next — most often a dental implant, placed and restored right here under the same roof.
Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees.
We believe you deserve to know exactly what you're paying for — before you ever commit to anything.
- Graft material — your choice of donor bone or a collagen-based OsteoGen® Plug
- Protective collagen membrane
- Placed same-day at time of extraction
- Follow-up healing checks included
*All-inclusive means exactly that — implant placement and the final crown restoration, with no surprise add-ons. Your exact quote comes at your consultation and depends on your specific case. Full implant pricing breakdown here →
$490 value — included at no charge
Flexible payment plans available — ask us at your consultation.
We accept insurance and assign benefits on your behalf — we handle the paperwork.
Questions about your plan? Call or text (630) 762-0000 — our team is happy to help.
Real Results from Real Neighbors
Every clinical photo and X-ray on this page is a real patient and a real case from our office — never stock photography, never AI-enhanced images. And these reviews are your real neighbors from the Fox Valley area.
"Dr. Brayden did a wonderful job with my tooth extraction and bone graft. He was very thorough explaining everything and was there for questions afterwards. The entire staff is awesome at Teuscher Dental!!! My entire family loves going here."
"Dr. Brayden Teuscher and his team are amazing. Had a bad broken tooth. He had my tooth out in seconds — literally didn't feel anything. The office was super clean, staff greeted me the moment I walked in. If you have difficult teeth issues, make an appointment here."
Dr. Brayden Teuscher, DMD
Dr. Brayden leads our extraction, bone grafting, and dental implant program — and treats every extraction as the first step of your smile's next chapter, not the end of the conversation. With advanced training in guided digital planning and 3D CBCT imaging, he brings a high level of precision to a procedure that's easy to overlook.
Our practice has a holistic, whole-body philosophy — we look at your oral health in the context of your overall health, and we take the time to make sure you feel heard, not rushed, at every step.
Honest Answers — Even If You Go Elsewhere
Do I need a socket preservation bone graft after every extraction?
Not always. The biggest reason to get one is if you're considering a dental implant in that spot in the future. If you're not, it's sometimes unnecessary. We'll give you an honest recommendation based on your CBCT scan and your goals — not a blanket answer. Full guide: do I need a bone graft after an extraction? →
What is the bone graft made of?
Most often we use tiny grains of human donor bone, cleaned and processed to be safe, which your body slowly replaces with its own bone. Another option is a collagen-based plug — we use the OsteoGen® Plug, bone-forming calcium mineral held in a collagen matrix — that resorbs as new bone grows in. Both help the socket keep its shape so a future implant fits well.
How much does socket preservation cost?
Our socket preservation bone graft fee is $936, published transparently with no hidden add-ons. Extractions are quoted separately (simple: $306 · surgical: $487). Insurance often covers all or part of the cost — we accept insurance and assign benefits on your behalf, and our admin team can help you understand your specific plan.
How long until I can get an implant after a bone graft?
Typically 8–12 weeks for the graft site to heal enough for implant placement. From extraction to final crown, most full timelines run 4–7 months. More on the healing timeline → or see the full implant timeline, step by step →
Can I skip the bone graft and go straight to an implant?
Sometimes, but not always. We have advanced materials and techniques that make an "immediate implant" possible in select cases, skipping the socket preservation stage entirely. Whether that's right for you depends on the bone quality and infection status we see on your CBCT scan.
Will it hurt, and is sedation available?
Most patients tell us the procedure was far more comfortable than they expected, with some mild tenderness afterward that we'll walk you through in detail. Adult oral sedation is available if you'd like a more relaxed experience — we'll discuss options at your consultation.
Learn More Before You Decide
In-depth articles written by Dr. Brayden, so you can make an informed decision — even if you never become our patient.
A Real Extraction & Bone Graft Case, Start to Finish
See exactly what a socket preservation graft looks like — including healing one week later.
Read the case →Do I Need a Bone Graft After a Tooth Extraction?
An honest breakdown of when it matters most, and when it may not be necessary.
Read the guide →How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Illinois?
Transparent price breakdowns and smart strategies for making implants fit your budget.
Read the guide →Your Jawbone Is the Foundation of Your Smile's Next Chapter
Start with a free consultation and 3D CBCT scan. No pressure, no commitment — just an honest read on what's right for you, from a doctor who will actually listen.
Serving St. Charles · Geneva · Campton Hills · Elburn · Elgin · All of Kane County
Teuscher Legacy Dental · 40W131 Campton Crossings Drive, St. Charles, IL 60175 · (630) 762-0000