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
Nancy
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hello, my name is Nancy and I’m from Rancho San Diego. I came to The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego for dental implants. This practice is very professional, yet you feel like you’re part of their family. As soon as we arrived, the staff immediately recognized who we were. The doctor explained to me the complete procedure, and after speaking to him, I felt very comfortable and confident in his abilities. My overall experience here was fabulous. I would highly recommend the surgeons here. They are fantastic."
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."
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. "
Kim
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"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."
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."
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.