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
Craig
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"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. "
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."
Nancy
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I'm Nancy, and I'm from San Diego. I came to the Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to have an extraction and a dental implant. When I first walked into the practice, I was greeted by very friendly people. The staff here is great. Everybody was very helpful, answered all my questions. My doctor was really professional and knowledgeable. My procedure went really well. My recovery was very quick and easy, just as planned. The quality of my life has definitely improved. It feels great to have a beautiful and healthy smile again. I would highly recommend the Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego. They gave me my smile back."
Robert
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I’m Robert, and I’m from El Cajon, California. I came to the Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego for extractions, bone grafting, and implant surgery. When I first walked in here, for the very first time, it was clean, and the front office staff here was really friendly. They made me feel very comfortable. They made sure that I had everything I needed. Both the doctors have a real gentle way about them. Several times [I] received phone calls from them, ‘Hey, give me a call back. Here’s my personal cell phone number’. So, I had a connection with them. I am so happy that I got my procedure done here, and I would highly recommend coming to the Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego."
Jefferey
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"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."
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.