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
Bianca
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"My name is Bianca. I'm from Livonia, and I came to Michigan Oral Surgeons to have some teeth extracted. When I first came to this practice, I felt welcomed and very comfortable. It was very clean, and everyone was very kind. My doctor was professional, very personable and caring. I did receive WUWTA videos, and they were instructional and informational, and they did help me prepare for my extraction. After my procedure, my quality of life has gone up. I'm much happier and more comfortable, and now I'm able to eat, drink, and chew. It's very important to me to have a healthy smile. It is one of the first things that people notice when they look at you. My overall experience with this practice was very positive. I would recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons to everyone I know."
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."
Skyler
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I'm Skylar and I'm from Belleville and I came to Michigan Oral Surgeons for extractions. When I first came here, the people were very nice and they talked really soft to me. The staff here were very kind and polite. They're very caring, too. My doctor was really kind and helpful. My extraction went great and my recovery was smooth and easy. Do have a healthy smile. It could actually give me more attention and more friends which actually helped me a lot. My overall experience here was very great. I will highly recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons."
Annette
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, my name is Annette and I'm from Ypsilanti and I came to Michigan Oral Surgeons for some extractions. When I first walked into this practice, everybody was so warm. The staff was really nice. They answered my questions. Dr. Sanker, as a doctor, he's one of the best. I just felt very comfortable with him. My procedure went very well. I recovered very fast. It was a great experience. I'm glad I came here and had that extraction done."
Steve
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I'm Steve from Ann Arbor, and I came to Michigan Oral Surgeons for an extraction and a dental implant. When I first walked into the office, I had that feeling of I was in very good hands. The very professional staff, the doctors are amazing. They are so well trained and so capable. These guys are the best. My procedure was so easy and quick, and my recovery was the same. It's so important to have a healthy smile. That's the first thing people notice about you. To all my friends in Plymouth, Westland, and Livonia, I highly recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons."
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