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
Patricia
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, my name is Patricia. I live in Mission Valley and I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get a bone graft, extraction, and dental implant. I am well-satisfied with the treatment I received here. The office personnel were very caring, very personable. The doctors here really put my mind at ease, and the videos really prepared me for the procedure. My overall experience here was amazing. I would recommend this office to anyone, especially my friends and family, because of the caring and because they made it easy."
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. "
David
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"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."
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."
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."
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.