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.
Hear From Tooth Extraction Patients
These patients can tell you about the firsthand experience undergoing tooth extraction at our office.
Reviews From Our Tooth Extraction Patients
Sarah
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I'm Sarah, and I'm from San Diego. I came to The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to have an extraction and bone graft in preparation for a dental implant. When you first walk through that door, it's bright, it's welcoming, they're prepared to take care of you, and it's like you're the only person in the world when you walk through the door. The doctors here are very friendly. They treat each of their patients as if they were family or close friends. My procedures have been perfectly pleasant. Recovery went pretty seamless. My quality of life has definitely improved and I'm very excited for the final results. I would highly recommend The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to all my friends and family, it's the only place I would have oral surgery."
Mark
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I'm Mark from Spring Valley, and I came to The Oral Surgery Dental Implants Specialists of San Diego to have my extraction. When I walked into this practice, I was greeted by really nice people. The doctor as a person, when he came into the room, he made me feel comfortable. He reassured me. The WUWTA videos that were sent made me feel more prepared for the surgery. A healthy smile is, to me, one of the most important things. It's just a super pleasant experience. I would highly recommend The Oral Surgery Dental Implants Specialists of San Diego."
Marcus
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"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."
Yolie
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"My name is Yolie, and I'm from Chula Vista. I came to this practice to have an extraction and an implant. From the minute I walked in, I felt welcomed. I felt informed. And I felt, just, I was at the right place. The staff here was amazing. The doctors here were very friendly and very informative and had great bedside manner. My procedure went really well. It feels great to have that smile just because you feel more confident and you're just more yourself. I highly recommend the practice."
David
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"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."
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.