What Are Tooth Extractions?
Whenever possible, preserving our patients' natural teeth is our goal at La Jolla Dental Wellness Center. However, there are situations where tooth extraction is the healthiest option for the mouth as a whole. If you have a tooth that is severely damaged, infected, crowding your mouth, or trapped beneath the gums (as is often the case with wisdom teeth, or third molars), our team may recommend an extraction to address the issue and prevent further complications. Whatever your reason, our team performs simple and surgical extractions with a focus on our patients' comfort and long-term oral health. With multiple dental sedation options available, you can get the dedicated care you need in a calm, tranquil setting. Discover if you might benefit from a tooth extraction by scheduling an exam with our La Jolla, CA dentists.
How Are Tooth Extractions Performed?
First, we'll examine the tooth and gums to decide the ideal approach. If the tooth is visible over the gumline, we'll remove it through a simple extraction, which involves gently loosening the tooth until it's ready to be taken out of the socket. If the tooth is impacted or broken beneath the gums, we may recommend a surgical extraction, which is done with a small incision through the gums. In some cases, we might need to break the tooth into sections or remove part of the bone. Our approach for a wisdom tooth extraction will depend on how much (if any) of the tooth is still trapped under the gums. In many cases, wisdom tooth extractions are performed surgically, but a simple approach may work if the tooth has fully emerged from the gums. Tooth extractions at La Jolla Dental Wellness Center are performed using local anesthesia, with multiple sedation dentistry options available for more extensive procedures or patients who have anxiety about dental treatment.
What Are the Benefits of Tooth Extractions?
No one ever looks forward to a tooth extraction, but with proper care, it can be the best step toward maintaining your oral health. The benefits of tooth extractions performed at our La Jolla, CA dental center include:
- Relieves pain caused by severely damaged or infected teeth
- Prevents infection from spreading to nearby teeth and tissues
- Creates space for orthodontic treatment when crowding is present
- Addresses impacted wisdom teeth that may cause discomfort or swelling
- Supports healthier conditions for the surrounding gums and bone
La Jolla Dental Wellness Center Reviews
Always a great experience! I moved to sd recently and been having a hard time finding a good dentist. Everyone at this center is super nice and really takes the time to listen to every concern I have. I would recommend to anyone looking for an amazing dentist and team!
A medical office of excellence, where all personnel are kind as well as competent.That helped make an oral surgery experience, as pleasant as possible.
amazing staff, great place, thank you for helping me with my teeth! Dr. Kim, Cathy, and Crystal all great! Dr. Kim really listened and helped me become confident about the recommendations she was making for my teeth and I'm happy with the results.
As someone who has always struggled with anxiety at the dentist, the staff here has always put me at ease taking care of my teeth. Dr. Kim is very thorough and explains what she is doing step by step to ensure the integrity of my teeth, rather than proposing the most invasive procedure from the get-go. Crystal, the hygienist, is very meticulous during my cleanings and always offers good dental advice. Cathy, at the front desk, is extremely helpful dealing with insurance, very responsive when it comes to scheduling, and always greets you with her warm presence and a smile. I cannot recommend this dental office enough!! Another perk is that there is plenty of parking and they validate your parking ticket for you!
The best experience I have ever had the people are extremely friendly make you feel welcomed they are very careful with you and the procedure is quick and effective best in the industry100% recommend
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Protect Your Oral Health
Removing a problem tooth can often bring significant relief and help protect the health of the surrounding teeth and gums. At La Jolla Dental Wellness Center, we perform tooth extractions with careful planning to ensure they're done safely and comfortably. If you're experiencing tooth pain, swelling, or concerns related to wisdom teeth, schedule an evaluation at our dental center in La Jolla, CA to learn how we can help you move forward with a healthier smile.