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
Sarah
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."
Marcus
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I’m Marcus. I’m from San Carlos. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego for a tooth extraction, bone graft, and dental implant. The practice is very professional. The doctors here are wonderful. I felt like I was really important for that time that I was being taken care of. I received a video prior to the procedure that actually laid out what would take place. Just knowing how easy the procedure really was just made me feel so much better. My overall experience here was great. Out of five stars, I would give The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego a five."
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 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."
Kevin
Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, my name is Kevin. I’m from Coronado. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get an extraction and an implant. My overall experience at The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego was exceptional from beginning to end. The atmosphere here is very welcoming. The doctors and staff are wonderful people. I enjoyed meeting them all. The doctors helped by explaining the procedure thoroughly and going through [it] with me in detail so I understood exactly what would happen. Rating The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego on five stars, I’d give them five stars every time."
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.