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
Rachel
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Everybody here is really nice, and I like it here. Dr. Sanker met with me beforehand, and he explained everything to me clearly. He has little jokes here and there, and he’s just overall a really nice person. The staff here are great! They were really calm about everything, and they just walked me through everything, what we’re going to do. After I got this procedure done I’m feeling back to a hundred percent. I’m so glad I got my procedure done at Michigan Oral Surgeons. I would definitely recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons."
James
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"I had to come here because I had 10 teeth that needed to be extracted. I did a few the first time and maybe four the second time. I was very nervous when I came here, but it was very good. The staff was very friendly. Everybody was really attentive and very friendly and made me feel at ease when I came. The surgery went very smooth. That was the reason I came back for the second one. Dr. Sanker was a really easygoing, laid-back guy. I had a really good experience. I’ve been pain-free ever since I had the extractions. I would definitely recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons."
Edith
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"When I first walked into this practice, I didn't know what to expect. Dr. Sanker and his team made me feel very comfortable. The doctors here are very personable. They always try and look at things in your perspective, and my procedure went very well, better than I expected. I would say I had an amazing experience here. The whole team was very caring, and they also checked in on me, which was very great. I feel way better now. My quality of life has improved. I'm just feeling comfortable in my own skin and my own smile is great. For all my friends and family and Westland, Inkster and Novi, I highly recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons."
Richard
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"I have teeth that had decayed, and they’d been capped, and they just weren’t usable — they weren’t going to make it — so we went ahead and decided to go to an extraction and an implant. The extraction went well — pretty darn painless — and then when I go back to my dentist, I have the actual tooth put in. That was one of the best processes I’ve ever been through. Dr. Fasi’s been the person for the last two. He’s a very likable, nice person. He puts you relaxed. He’s self-assured and generally a friendly person. I had a great experience here, and I highly recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons."
Greg
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"When I first walk in the door here at the practice, I see dedicated people. They’re attentive, and they make me feel like they’re just here to help me. The doctors here immediately put my mind to ease. Staff is fabulous. They really care here. The procedure just really went great. It gives me a better smile, a smile that I’m happy with again. If you live in Ann Arbor, Adrian, or Dexter, and need oral surgery, I would highly recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons."
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