Remove Failing Teeth To Protect Your Healthy Ones
While restorative procedures, such as dental fillings and root canals, can sometimes save a damaged or failing tooth, in other cases, a dental extraction is the only way to preserve the health of your remaining teeth, gums, and bone tissue. Dentists make every effort to save natural teeth before recommending an extraction. Once it is determined that extraction is the only option, one of our oral surgeons will create a custom treatment plan that improves your oral health.Reasons To Extract a Tooth
A variety of conditions can lead to a tooth failing. While some conditions that require tooth extraction are unavoidable, many conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease can be prevented through regular dental exams and consistent oral hygiene practices. In other cases, orthodontic treatment may require a tooth to be removed to allow for more space. Some of the more common conditions that eventually lead to a tooth extraction include:
- Extensive tooth decay
- Tooth loosening and bone deterioration
- Infections
- Facial injury
- Tooth crowding
How Tooth Extraction Works
Prior to surgery, we will take 3D scans of your mouth to produce high-quality digital images of your jaw and tooth structure.
During surgery, your oral surgeon will remove the tooth using forceps. We may make small incisions in the gum tissue to better access the tooth, if necessary. Tooth extraction is a commonly performed procedure, and many patients report little to no discomfort during treatment. We offer a variety of anesthesia options to make sure you are comfortable during your procedure.
We also offer non-removable tooth replacement options at all five of our King County offices, such as long-lasting dental implants. Our surgeons can extract a tooth and replace it with a dental implant on the same day, provided you have enough jaw bone to support the implant. If you do not plan on immediately replacing the tooth, we can place a bone graft in the empty socket to preserve the jaw bone and gum health.
Dr. Ben Johnson, Dr. Sohaib Soliman, Dr. Hwi Sean Moon, Dr. Kevin Huang, and Dr. Michael Baily are all experts in the placement of dental implants, implant-supported bridges, and Smile Complete™ full-arch restoration. Whether you need one tooth or multiple teeth replaced, our surgeons can use dental implant technology to give you a long-lasting solution following extraction. To learn more about dental implants and the other tooth replacement options we offer, contact Pacific Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons today.
Hear From General Tooth Extraction Patients
These patients can tell you about the firsthand experience undergoing general tooth extraction at our office.
Reviews From Our General Tooth Extraction Patients
Clyde
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, my name is Clyde. I came to Ben Johnson for an extraction and a bone graft, and I live in Buckley, Washington. The staff is very accommodating. They put me at ease and said everything's going to be fine. Dr. Ben was wonderful. Came in and talked to me a little bit before the procedure, and he said, "Okay, time to go to sleep" and the next thing, I woke up and everything was fine. One of the best dentistry procedures I've ever had. Overall experience was great. Everything was good, and I just feel fine. I would highly recommend Pacific Northwest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. They did a great job. Really appreciate it."
Angie
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"When I first walked in, I was greeted with the friendly staff and I enjoyed the energy very much. Everyone here was very kind and helpful, all the way from the very beginning at the receptionist to the end with the doctor and his assistants. The doctors here are very knowledgeable and have a great bedside manner. My procedure went very well. My overall experience was fantastic. I would definitely give this practice five stars. For all my friends and family in the Lake Holm, Lake Taps, [and] Covington area, I would highly recommend Pacific Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons."
Jason
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I'm Jason. I'm from Bonnie Lake. I had a extraction, a bone graft, and a implant from Dr. Ben Johnson. When I walked into the practice, I felt very comfortable. It was very welcoming. Dr. Ben Johnson, very warm. He was pretty funny. Prior to the procedure, I did get some information. Very good at telling you what the next steps were and just keeping you informed over the process. My procedure went very well. I'm in recovery. I spent one day that day at home and then I was back, back to work the next day. The overall experience here for the procedure has been great. I feel very comfortable about coming here for any other procedure."
Kelli
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hi, I'm Kelli. I live in Federal Way. I came to see Dr. Ben Johnson for an extraction, a bone graft, and an implant. First time I was into the office, very professional, and yet it's got a warm, comfortable feeling. The staff here has been just amazing. Dr. Ben Johnson has been just ultra friendly and welcoming and informative. The work that's done is just top notch. Procedure was a piece of cake. I was very impressed with the healing process. I was able to go back to work the very next day. I can eat just about anything I want. I had a wonderful experience. The standard of care remained high always. I have recommended anybody that will listen to me to come here, knowing they're going to be taken care of."
Steven
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"Hello, I'm Steven. I'm from Black Diamond, Washington. I came in for extraction, bone graft, implant. When I first walked into the practice, the staff here was very professional, friendly, and warm. My procedure went very well. Recovery, yeah, I actually, I went back to work the same day. I started to eat harder foods. I totally love beef jerky. My overall experience has been excellent. I have recommended the practice to several of my friends, family, and associates in Black Diamond."
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