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Tooth Extraction

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 Reviews His Tooth Extraction Procedure

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Craig got an extraction, a bone graft, and a dental implant
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"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. "

Sarah Reviews Her Tooth Extraction Procedure

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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."

Kim Reviews Her Tooth Extraction Procedure

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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."

Jefferey Reviews His Tooth Extraction Procedure

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Jefferey had Dental Implants, and Tooth Extraction in San Diego, CA
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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."

Fane Reviews His Tooth Extraction Procedure

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Fane
Tooth Extraction
Patient

"Hi, I'm Fane from San Diego, and I had a bone graft and a tooth extraction by Dr. Shelton. I felt the office to be very warm, the staff very professional and courteous and respectful, from the time I stepped into the office until I was done with the surgery. I felt that Dr. Shelton was extremely compassionate, answered all my questions, and made me feel very comfortable about the upcoming surgery. I'm very happy with the outcome at this point. The care that I got was exceptionally good. 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.