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
"I came to Dr. Lewis — to MOSA (Dr. Lewis was the doctor) — for an extraction, bone graft, and dental implant. The team was very experienced, very courteous, and they were well-prepared to help the doctor. Dr. Lewis is very good at what he does, and I was very pleased with his work. Everything went smoothly as far as I’m concerned. I would recommend Dr. Lewis for others that I know, and if I’m asked, I will give his name and the practice. "
"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. "
"I came to Dr. Lewis about 20 years ago for an extraction and a tooth implant. I had my concerns about the procedure, but he explained it to me very thoroughly and gave me a good understanding of what he was going to do and pretty much settled my concerns about the procedure. At this point, I now have 11 implanted teeth, and Dr. Lewis did every one of them. You don't know that you have implants at all. They feel like absolutely natural teeth. I would recommend Dr. Lewis in a minute. He is so professional, so thorough, so caring. He makes sure that what he does is the best he can do."
"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."
"Hi, my name is Jennifer and I live in Carmel and I came to see Dr. Lloyd for an extraction. When I walked in the door, everybody greeted me by my first name and they made me feel right at ease. Dr. Lloyd explained exactly what they were going to do and made a great treatment plan that I was comfortable with and immediately I felt good about being a patient here. This was a good experience and now that I've undergone the extraction, I feel really comfortable coming in for the restoration work. I absolutely recommend MOSA for oral care. "
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.