Tooth Extraction
Safely and Easily Remove a Troubled Tooth
Sometimes, a badly damaged or decayed tooth needs to be removed. When performing a tooth extraction, our board-certified surgeons make sure you are comfortable and know exactly what to expect during the procedure and recovery. If the extracted tooth needs to be replaced, we can discuss your replacement options, such as dental implants.
Common Reasons for Needing a Tooth Pulled
- Tooth crowding.
- Previous restorative treatments have failed to save the tooth.
- Tooth damage that cannot be repaired.
- Impaction.
- Advanced gum disease.
- Severe infection or tooth decay.
- Malformed teeth.
- Preparation for dental implants.
The Tooth Extraction Procedure
During your first visit, we will walk you through every step of your procedure. You play an active role in designing your treatment plan, and we are happy to answer any questions.
Your surgeon may numb the area with local anesthesia before simply removing the tooth with forceps. If you’re receiving a dental implant, this is typically placed immediately after the tooth is pulled. We provide detailed instructions to guide you through recovery.
Types of Anesthesia
The right anesthesia will depend on the complexity of your procedure and your level of anxiety.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Tooth Extraction and other procedures.
"My name is Craig, and I am from Crest. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get dental implants, extractions, and bone grafts. My experience here was fantastic. The doctors told me what to expect, and it made me feel right at home. They made me feel like a teammate with them, and as we walked through this process, it was a complete team effort with all the personnel. The procedures all went well and very successful. It’s absolutely amazing. [I’d] do it all over again. I would highly recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego. "
"Hi, I'm David and I live in San Diego. I came to this practice to have a sinus lift, extractions, and a full arch. When I first walked into the practice, I was met by some very friendly staff. Put me at ease immediately. Doctors here are excellent, very caring, took time to walk me through the procedure. The recovery from each of the procedures I had was remarkably speedy. I'm very happy to have my smile restored and feel much more confident. I would highly recommend The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego."
"Hi, I'm David and I'm from Santee. I came to The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to have an extraction and a dental implant. When I walked in to the office, the staff was excellent. They were reassuring. I felt safe coming in here. The doctors here are amazing, they're professional and personal, polite. The procedure went very well. My quality of life has definitely improved. It feels great to have my oral health restored. I feel much more confident. The experience here was great. It was amazing. I would highly recommend The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego."
"Hi, I'm Fane from San Diego, and I had a bone graft and a tooth extraction by Dr. Shelton. I felt the office to be very warm, the staff very professional and courteous and respectful, from the time I stepped into the office until I was done with the surgery. I felt that Dr. Shelton was extremely compassionate, answered all my questions, and made me feel very comfortable about the upcoming surgery. I'm very happy with the outcome at this point. The care that I got was exceptionally good. I highly recommend The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego."
"Hi, I'm Iris from El Cajon, and I came to see Dr. Koshgerian for an extraction. When I first walked into this practice, I felt very welcome. My doctor is wonderful. I liked him. My procedure went well. I felt very good. I still feel good about it. The oral surgery and dental implant — I would recommend it to anyone and everyone I meet."
"My name is Jefferey and I'm from Bonita. I came to this practice to have an extraction and dental implant. When I walked into practice, it was a very friendly, warm environment. The doctors here are great, very supportive, and available for any questions that I had. The recovery was quick and easy. It was fast, it was very comforting, and the team came in to check on me often, so it was a great recovery procedure. My quality of life has improved greatly. I have more confidence in my smile, and I love the way my teeth turned out. Having a beautiful smile is priceless. I highly recommend The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego."
"Hi, my name is Kevin. I’m from Coronado. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get an extraction and an implant. My overall experience at The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego was exceptional from beginning to end. The atmosphere here is very welcoming. The doctors and staff are wonderful people. I enjoyed meeting them all. The doctors helped by explaining the procedure thoroughly and going through [it] with me in detail so I understood exactly what would happen. Rating The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego on five stars, I’d give them five stars every time."
"Hi, I'm Kim. I'm from Lakeside. I came to this practice to have an extraction, bone graft, and dental implants. When I first walked into the practice, I felt great. The staff is incredible. They always make you feel welcome. They're always on time. You have an appointment, you're on time. The doctors here are awesome. Made me always feel at ease. Always explained everything. Always asked me, "Do you have any questions?" My recovery, it's—it's been incredible. Having a healthy smile again, I feel so much more confident. I would definitely recommend this practice. They are the best. They gave me my smile back."
"Hi, I’m Marcus. I’m from San Carlos. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego for a tooth extraction, bone graft, and dental implant. The practice is very professional. The doctors here are wonderful. I felt like I was really important for that time that I was being taken care of. I received a video prior to the procedure that actually laid out what would take place. Just knowing how easy the procedure really was just made me feel so much better. My overall experience here was great. Out of five stars, I would give The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego a five."
How Can We Help?
If you have questions, would like to learn more about a procedure, or wish to schedule an appointment, give us a call. Our board-certified surgeons and attentive team are here to help.