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
Mike
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, my name is Mike. I'm from Lemon Grove. I came to this practice to have an extraction and dental implants. When I first walked into this office, I felt at ease. The staff is amazing here, so friendly and so helpful. When I first met Dr. Shelton, he made me feel really comfortable. After my procedure, he called me a couple of days after just to make sure I was okay. My procedure went absolutely fantastic. My quality of life is so much better. I feel more comfortable about my smile. My overall experience is excellent. I would definitely recommend this practice to my friends and family."
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."
Steve
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, my name is Steve from San Diego, and I had a tooth extraction with Dr. Shelton. When you walk in, everybody smiles at you, and I feel really comfortable here, I feel like people really care about you. This office is awesome. It's super nice and bright, open, and I was really impressed with his staff. They're friendly. They treat you with respect; they're very kind. They're helpful. Dr. Shelton, to me, is a really down-to-earth human being. He just makes you feel comfortable. He talks to you like a normal person. He's very thorough, makes everything so that you can understand it, and he cares about you. He cares about what he's doing. He obviously loves his work, and it shows. The surgery went really well. Good experience is not the word — great experience. For my friends and family in San Diego and La Jolla, I strongly recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego."
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."
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.