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
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."
Silas
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I'm Silas from Tecumseh, and I came to Michigan Oral Surgeons to have a tooth extracted. When I walked into the practice, people made me feel comfortable. The staff were super friendly and super professional. My doctor was amazing and made me feel really comfortable. My mom got WUWTA messages on her phone, and they explained how the procedure would go. My procedure went well, and the recovery was smooth and easy. My overall experience here was amazing. I'm really happy my mom chose this practice. I would give Michigan Oral Surgeons five stars out of five. They're just the best."
Nancy
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"When I first walked into the practice, I could tell, clearly, that I was in the hands of very calm, welcoming, and kind people and staff. The doctors are very professional, but at the same time, they were down-to-earth, and I think that’s what really helped put me at ease. They were friendly and kind. It was a very well-done procedure. It went quickly. I healed quickly, and I believe I owe that all to our doctors. The Michigan Oral Surgeons are such nice people, so for that reason alone, I would recommend them and say I was very happy to have been one of their clients."
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."
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."
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