Tooth Extraction
settingsThere are several reasons Dr. Strandburg might need to remove one or more of your teeth:
- A tooth is damaged beyond repair by trauma or decay.
- You are preparing to undergo orthodontic treatment but have insufficient space for adult teeth (crowding).
- You still have baby teeth that have not come out, even though it is past time for them to go.
Dr. Strandburg performs surgical and non-surgical tooth extractions, depending on the condition of your teeth, the location, or the reason for the extraction.
Non-Surgical vs. Surgical Tooth Extraction
Non-Surgical Extractions
During a non-surgical extraction, your tooth and the surrounding tissues will be numbed, and the tooth will be extracted without any need to remove the surrounding bone.
Surgical Extractions
During a surgical extraction, a small amount of surrounding bone is removed to facilitate the extraction of the tooth. This may be necessary if the tooth is severely broken or weakened by a root canal. Sometimes, teeth with multiple roots not to be sectioned to allow each root to be removed individually, resulting in less damage to the surrounding bone.
Sometimes after a tooth extraction, a small amount of bone grafting material is placed into the socket to help preserve the bone volume. This is particularly important if a dental implant is to be placed in the area of extraction.
Solutions to Replace Extracted Teeth
If you need to replace a tooth that has been pulled, Dr. Strandburg performs several procedures to replace missing teeth, including:
Dental Implants
A dental implant is a titanium replacement for the root structure of a missing tooth. A crown will attach to the dental implant, giving you an authentic-looking and functioning tooth. Dental implants can replace one or more teeth. Learn more about dental implants.
View Dental Implant ServiceBridges
A bridge spans the gap created by missing teeth. It is anchored to the teeth on either side of the gap by a crown. A bridge can replace one or more teeth.
View Bridges ServiceFull or Partial Dentures
If multiple teeth must be extracted, full or partial dentures can help restore your smile. Dentures can either sit on your gums or be anchored in your mouth by dental implants.
View Dentures ServicePrevent Tooth Extraction by Maintaining Dental Health
If your tooth is damaged or decayed beyond repair, it may need to be removed. To prevent this, maintain good dental health by:
- Brushing your teeth twice per day
- Flossing at least once per day
- Not opening things with your teeth
- Avoiding eating or drinking too much sugar
- Not grinding your teeth
