Tooth Extractions - Summit Dental

When it is time for a tooth extraction

Chronic toothaches, signs of infection, or severely damaged teeth may indicate a more serious oral health issue that requires complete tooth extraction. There are several situations when a tooth must be extracted. In most cases, the goal of removing problem teeth is to relieve pain and restore your oral health.

Some of the reasons why Dr. Soonmyo Wheeler may extract a tooth include:

Baby Teeth

Wisdom Teeth

Trauma

Tooth Decay

Infection

What you should know about tooth extractions

Tooth extractions are a relatively simple procedure but we do whatever we can to avoid extracting a tooth and save the natural teeth when possible. Tooth extractions are usually a last resort when we have done everything possible to prevent a serious condition from developing in or around a tooth. We do perform several procedures that can strengthen or rebuild the natural tooth, such as crowns, veneers, and other tooth restoration procedures.

Socket preservation prepares for dental implants

Example of how socket preservation works

Once a tooth is lost, bone loss begins almost immediately. Replacing an extracted tooth with a dental implant as soon as possible is ideal in most situations to prevent further bone loss and other health concerns. Socket preservation is a type of bone grafting procedure that prepares the extraction site for a future implant. During the procedure, bone tissue is placed into the space left by tooth roots and is allowed to fuse with existing bone, to provide a solid foundation for a dental implant.

If you are experiencing pain or have a severely damaged tooth, you may be a good candidate for a tooth extraction. Find out what your options are for improving your oral health by scheduling your appointment with Dr. Wheeler today.

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Timely Tooth Extractions Protect Your Oral Health

When it is time for a tooth extraction

Some of the reasons why Dr. Soonmyo Wheeler may extract a tooth include:

What you should know about tooth extractions

Socket preservation prepares for dental implants

If you are experiencing pain or have a severely damaged tooth, you may be a good candidate for a tooth extraction. Find out what your options are for improving your oral health by scheduling your appointment with Dr. Wheeler today.