A Common Oral Surgery Procedure to Restore Oral Health
A single tooth may need to be removed due to injury, decay, or disease. Tooth extraction is also a common procedure associated with other dental treatments. Other times, a tooth may need to be extracted as a preventive measure, such as wisdom teeth removal. While always preferable to save a natural tooth, extraction may be the only option to restore oral health.The oral surgery team at Michigan Oral Surgeons works hard to examine every possibility of restoring a natural tooth before an extraction. If replacement is a part of your treatment plan, your surgeon will discuss your options for tooth replacement, such as dental implants.
Why Does My Tooth Need To Be Removed?
A single tooth (or multiple teeth) may be recommended for removal for many reasons:
- Dental crowding
When the jaw is too small, it cannot accommodate all 28 adult teeth. As a result, the teeth crowd together, which results in poor positioning and bite misalignment issues. Dental crowding is also common when adult teeth come in before their corresponding baby teeth have fallen out. - Periodontal disease
Gum disease is one of the most common causes of advanced tooth decay. Gum disease affects the tissues around the tooth and the bones beneath the gum line. Periodontal disease is a serious oral infection that can affect general health. - Tooth decay
Tooth decay can result in the destruction of teeth, abscess formation, and serious health problems. It is also known as a cavity. Untreated and severe tooth decay may render a tooth non-restorable, necessitating the removal of the tooth. - Oral health treatment
Removing a tooth may be recommended as part of a larger dental treatment plan, such as braces. However, most dental health professionals advise against removing a healthy tooth unless necessary.
Your oral surgeon will discuss your treatment plan in depth with you. At your consultation, you will review the tooth extraction procedure, discuss and select an option for anesthesia, and have your questions answered.
Types of Anesthesia
There are three main types of anesthesia that we use at our practice:
Hear From General Tooth Extraction Patients
These patients can tell you about the firsthand experience undergoing general tooth extraction at our office.
Reviews From Our General Tooth Extraction Patients
Nick
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"I am Nick from Jasper, and I came to see Dr. Fasi. When I first came in for the appointment, everybody was very nice. My doctor was really nice and very smart. When he took out my teeth, it went really well. I really like my smile now. I would highly recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons."
Beverly
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"I somehow broke a nerve in the tooth, and it was getting irritated. When I first came in, the experience was really great. The staff was friendly. It was a fun experience, believe it or not. Dr. Sanker is a sweetheart. Very pleasant and explains things to me, and we get along great. Surgery went great. I had no pain, I had no bleeding. I’ve had the extraction, he’s put the implant in, and I am waiting for it to heal. I would highly recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons. They did a fantastic job — very professional. The staff is great. The doctors are great, down-to-earth, and I can’t imagine going anywhere else."
Leonard
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"I was referred here by my dentist during regular checkups that I had a bad tooth on the lower right side here that had to come out. Great office. The staff's all wonderful here. Jennifer, Dr. Sanker, everybody's nice. Dr. Sanker is very, very patient, makes you feel very comfortable, very at ease. He explains everything thoroughly. That makes you feel comfortable. He's a perfectionist. I had a very good experience here at Michigan Oral Surgeons, and I would recommend it for anybody."
Tamekia
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I'm Tamekia from Belleville, and I came to Michigan Oral Surgeons for a extraction and an implant. When I first walked into this practice, my first impression was that it was neat. I got a warm welcome, and the staff was friendly. My doctor here was very calming. He just said, "We'll get there," and he made me feel comfortable, and I trusted his care. My initial procedure went very well. It went like perfectly. Having a healthy smile is great, but having a healthy mouth is even better. My overall experience with this practice is impressive. To all my friends and family in the Westland, Livonia, and Plymouth area, I highly recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons."
Emma
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"When I first came in, the two doctors came and talked to me about what was going to happen and how it was going to go. It went really good. My experience here was great because everyone cared, and Dr. Sanker’s really nice and kind. I would recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons. They gave me a great smile and they’ll give you one, too."
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