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
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."
Janet
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"From the moment I walked in- the team was friendly and put me right at ease, and the staff here really know what they’re doing. Dr. Lopez made me feel very comfortable. I can’t say enough about him. I knew he was going to be the right guy, and I was right. The recovery time was amazing, it was faster than I expected. I’m so glad I got the procedure done here at Michigan Oral Surgeons. I would recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons to anyone, it’s just a wonderful place!"
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. "
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."
Brock
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I'm Brock from Dexter, and I came to Michigan Oral Surgeons for an extraction. When I first walked into this practice, everyone was so welcoming. They all had smiles on their face. It just made me feel at home. The staff here was amazing. They're all super kind. Dr. Lopez is an amazing person and an amazing doctor. You can clearly tell he knows what he's doing. He's very nice. He's personable. My procedure and my recovery went extremely well. I feel amazing. It was a 10 out of 10 experience. I would really recommend Michigan Oral Surgeons."
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