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Extractions

Our dentists make every effort to preserve your natural teeth. However, extractions are necessary when decay has made the tooth unsalvageable or when you have an advanced periodontal disease. When a tooth is malformed, damaged, impacted or ingrown, different procedures are used, but all extractions are considered surgery. Depending on which tooth is removed, we can offer you a replacement in the form of a dental implant or oral prosthetic.

Common Questions

How is a tooth extraction performed?

There are two common procedures for removing teeth. With a simple extraction, the tooth is removed using dental forceps. Generally, a local anesthetic is used to numb the area, and the dentist will use the forceps to loosen and pull the tooth. In other cases, a surgical extraction may be required. For a surgical extraction, the tooth needs to be surgically cut out of the mouth by way of an incision. The tooth may need to be cut into pieces to be removed. For some surgical extractions, you will not only be given local anesthesia, but may be sedated as well.