Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth. While we strive to avoid the need to remove a tooth whenever possible, certain conditions may make tooth extraction the most effective option for returning your smile to good health and function. Following the tooth extraction, we are happy to provide you with one of our excellent tooth replacement treatments to restore your smile to optimal health, beauty and function.

Several conditions may necessitate tooth extraction. Among these are:

• Severe infection that has destroyed a significant portion of the tooth and supporting bone structure
• Serious decay that has damaged a tooth beyond repair, making a successful restoration impossible
• Crowding caused by too many teeth to properly fit in the mouth

Our dentists and team use great care and skill when performing a tooth extraction to ensure that your experience is as comfortable and painless as possible. We will also provide you with detailed post-treatment care instructions so that you can properly take care of your smile as it heals.

Dentoalveolar Surgery

Many of the surgical procedures we provide are a type of dentoalveolar surgery. Dentoalveolar surgery is any type of oral surgery that involves treating the teeth and soft tissues of the mouth. Common types of dentoalveolar surgery include:

• Tooth extractions – this procedure involves the removal of a badly damaged tooth from your mouth.
• Wisdom teeth removal – this oral surgery procedure is recommended when the third molars, or “wisdom teeth,” are unable to erupt properly. This is often due to the face that there is not enough space in the mouth to accommodate these teeth, and by removing them we can help you avoid a variety of dental problems.
• Exposure of impacted teeth – impacted teeth are teeth which cannot erupt through the gumline properly. Exposing them allows the tooth to take its proper place in your mouth.
• Soft tissue grafts – also known as gum grafts, this procedure is recommended to treat gum recession and help you regain healthy gum tissue. It involves taking tissue from another area of your mouth to replace the gum tissue lost near your teeth and cover any exposed tooth roots.

Based on your individual needs your tooth extraction may be a simple removal of just one tooth or several teeth or a more complex wisdom tooth extraction procedure. Our dentists may also recommend additional dentoalveolar treatments in connection with your tooth extraction such as exposure of impacted teeth to ensure proper tooth eruption or soft tissue grafts to treat gum recession or other issues related to soft oral tissues.

For more information on tooth extraction and to schedule your personalized consultation at our friendly dental office, we invite you to call or visit us today. We are committed to improving your smile!