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. Ryan Lloyd, Dr. Andre LaMothe, and Dr. Tomasz Czechura 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
"Lisa Marie: Well, about a year and a half ago, we knew that Viviana was going to need some teeth removed, and we were referred her to take the final step and have the extraction done. They talked us through everything; they didn't mind me asking them questions two or three times, and they were just very gentle and very reassuring, and they work really well as a team together. Dr. Lewis was very informative, very gentle and kind; he was terrific. I'm surprised at how quickly he came out from the room to brief me and my husband, so we were never left hanging or waiting for a long time sitting by ourselves. It was good. It's looking good; she's healing up really fast, and we'll come back in just a few more days to have the next check, but she's doing great. Viviana: I like Dr. Lewis."
"Hi, my name is Bob. I live in Salinas. I have two extractions and implants put in. One of the things I'd like to notice right away is the friendliness of their staff and they're very helpful. Dr. LaMothe, I'm very impressed with him. You can tell he's really concerned about you. You can ask him a lot of specific questions and he'll always give you a good answer. Procedures went real well. My recovery was fine. Feels good, you know, to be able to smile and show all of your teeth. It's been a good experience. Everything works out. They're easy to work with. I would, uh, highly recommend MOSA. Not just because the surgery goes so well, but the follow up is really good. I really enjoy coming here."
"I came to MOSA Oral Surgery for an extraction. I had a chip in my tooth and developed a deep cavity, so they had to extract my tooth. The staff was all very welcoming. I was nervous when I first came in, but they reassured me that everything was going to go fine. My procedure went really smoothly and wasn’t bothering me at all. It felt a lot better after they took my tooth out. It was a lot better than I was expecting. My recovery was really good. Dr. Lewis was super sweet. He made sure that I was comfortable. After the procedure, I feel great, and I have no pain whatsoever. I had a really great experience here, and I would definitely recommend Dr. Lewis to my friends if they need oral surgery."
"I came to MOSA Oral Surgery because – well my mom's actually the manager here, and she's worked for these really great doctors for a long time, so she trusts them a lot – and I needed two baby teeth taken out, and then eventually I needed my wisdom teeth taken out. So, Dr. Lloyd – he was the one that did my baby teeth, and that was really, really easy. So, Dr. Lewis, I have known him for awhile since my mom has worked for him for a long time, and he was the one that did my wisdom teeth. He made it really comfortable by just explaining to me the basics of what's going to happen, and it made me not be too nervous about it, and he did a really good job. There was no problems at all. I was able to eat just fine, it didn't hurt. Everyone should get their wisdom teeth taken out here or anything else you need because the doctors are great, the staff is friendly, and there's no better place to go."
"I came to MOSA to have two molars extracted and to prepare for a dental implant. I felt very comfortable coming into the office; staff was very responsive, very positive experience. All along throughout the process and subsequent appointments, the staff made me feel very comfortable. I think it went very smoothly. Recovery time was minimal and painless. I was very comfortable with Dr. Lewis. He was very attentive. On the scale from zero to five, I would give Dr. Lewis and MOSA a full five stars."
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.