Alleviate Discomfort & Improve Oral Health
It is essential to have healthy teeth to speak properly, adequately chew food, and smile with confidence. Sometimes a tooth can be restored to its original function through crowns, root canals, or fillings, but if the damage to the tooth is too severe, the patient may be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to have the tooth (or multiple teeth) removed from the mouth.
At MOSA Oral Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery, we work hard to consider every option for saving a natural tooth before recommending a tooth extraction. Dr. Michael Lewis, Dr. Ryan Lloyd, and Dr. Andre LaMothe see patients of all ages for tooth extraction procedures at our offices in Monterey, Salinas, and Santa Cruz, CA. We understand missing teeth can have a severe impact on a patient’s oral health, function, and smile, and offer a wide variety of restorative techniques following tooth extraction, such as placing a dental implant.
Why Does My Tooth Need to be Extracted?
Many reasons cause a tooth to require extraction, including those listed below.
Infection or Decay: If a tooth is decaying or infected and is left untreated, an extraction may be necessary. By addressing this tooth early, patients can ensure the health of their surrounding teeth.
Dental Crowding: Some teeth that appear healthy still require removal because the patient’s mouth is too small for all the teeth to fit in the jaw. This lack of space can lead to crooked teeth, gum disease, and jaw pain.
Dental Trauma: Teeth can easily be fractured or broken due to an accident or injury. If the tooth is damaged beyond repair, an extraction may be required.
Loose Teeth From Gum Disease: Periodontal or gum disease can cause teeth to become loose or infected. When this occurs, extraction may be necessary to restore the health of the gums and surrounding teeth.
We will perform a thorough oral examination to determine if tooth removal is necessary. Sometimes, this requires 3D scanning to assess the tooth’s relationship with other important structures in the mouth, such as the nerve in the lower jaw and other surrounding healthy teeth.
Tooth Restoration
Teeth play a vital role in the overall health of the mouth, and it is important to explore options for tooth restoration following removal. Our oral surgeons are experts in restoring teeth with dental implants and can provide patients with a variety of replacement options. In some cases, the desired restoration can be placed at the same time the tooth is removed, allowing patients to never go without their tooth.
Hear From Tooth Extraction Patients
These patients can tell you about their firsthand experience undergoing tooth extraction at our office.
Reviews From Our Tooth Extraction Patients
"Hi, my name is Angela. I live in Carmel, and I came to this office for an extraction and an implant. When I walked into this practice, I felt really welcomed. The staff at this office is really kind. The doctors here are very professional and friendly. I felt very well taken care of. They are all wonderful. The whole procedure went very well. My recovery went absolutely smoothly. I love my teeth. I love my implant. I would recommend MOSA Oral Surgery 100%. They are the best."
"I first came to MOSA Oral Surgery several years ago to have some dental implants and bone grafting and extractions. Everyone was very pleasant and kind and made me feel right at home and very comfortable being here. All of the procedures I’ve had done here have been very smooth. I just feel very at ease with Dr. Lewis. I’m very comfortable here, and the staff and everyone is just very friendly and helpful. If any of my friends in Salinas or Seaside needed an implant, I would definitely recommend them to MOSA Oral Surgery here in Monterey. "
"Hi, my name is Sheri. I'm from Seaside, California. I came for a tooth extraction and implant. When I first walked into this practice, I felt extremely comfortable. The staff is fantastic. The doctors here, they're extremely attentive. They listen to your needs, very caring individuals, and they're really confident in the work and what they do. My mouth healed very well and knowing that my teeth are in place correctly, it makes me feel more confident with my smile and my ability to interact with people. My overall experience here has been fantastic. I just feel like they took really good care of me from beginning to end. I would highly recommend MOSA Oral Surgery for all my family and friends in Gilroy."
"I came to Dr. Lewis because I've been here before and I loved his work, and I felt very confident of him removing my tooth that I would be in great shape. I felt very comfortable. It was a very great atmosphere, service was great. My procedure went very well. Dr. Lewis is very nice and easy to work with. Everybody is so friendly and so accommodating. I feel great and I am pain free. I would definitely recommend Dr. Lewis to other patients. Come to see Dr. Lewis, you won’t be disappointed. "
"I came to see Dr. Lewis because my dentist said that the tooth was cracked, and I needed to have the tooth pulled, and he referred me to Dr. Lewis. You know, you start with having the tooth pulled. They do a scan to be sure that everything is okay, and then they start putting in the implant. Everyone in this staff has been extremely nice to me. They call you; they want to be sure you're okay. Everything was really nice. I was very impressed with the whole procedure. Dr. Lewis is extremely kind — makes you feel very encouraged, makes you feel like he knows what he's doing, everything's fine. I would recommend him. Every time I see him, I thank him for the work that he did for me."
The Central Coast’s Premier Oral Surgery Practice
MOSA Oral Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery proudly serves Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, and the surrounding communities by providing quality oral surgery services that can change lives. Whether you need a simple extraction or a complex procedure, we are ready to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. We invite you to take the first step toward enhanced oral health and contact our office to schedule a consultation today.