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
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."
Mario
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"I had a super fantastic experience here. The staff was very, very friendly, and they did a remarkable job. The doctor was just fantastic—very forthright in explaining how everything was going to be. My procedure went very well, and I'm glad I got it done; it will help me later on. I would definitely recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons a thousand times."
Elli
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"I came here because I had to get some baby teeth pulled out — five to be exact. The first day I came in, I was nervous, but the staff really made me feel calm and relaxed. Everyone was so sweet. The surgery was great. I really like Dr. Lopez, and he did a great job. I would describe Dr. Lopez as sweet, funny, and he makes you feel very relaxed. If I needed to have surgery again, I would definitely come back to see Dr. Lopez. I had a great experience here, and I would definitely recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons. "
Annie
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"When I first walked into this practice, I remember feeling really comfortable. It's a very open environment. The staff here is really friendly. The doctors are really funny, really good at conversation, definitely super open to answer questions. My procedure went really well. It was very smooth. My recovery was pretty fast and easy as well. After having this procedure done, it's allowed me to have a much more confident smile than before. For all my friends in Novi, Milan, and Whitmore Lake, I would highly 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."
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