While we strive to avoid the need to remove a tooth whenever possible, certain conditions may make tooth extraction the most effective option for returning your smile to good health and function. When a dental professional refers a patient to an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for tooth extraction, it is to ensure the tooth is removed or managed with the highest level of expertise.

While simple tooth extractions can occur in a general dentist’s office, patients with impacted wisdom teeth or severely damaged or decaying teeth require surgical tooth removal by an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.

Several conditions may necessitate tooth extraction. Among these are:

• Infection that has destroyed a significant portion of the tooth and supporting bone structure
• Decay that has damaged a tooth beyond repair, making a successful restoration impossible
• Crowding caused by too many teeth to properly fit in the mouth

Dr. Walker uses great care and skill when performing a tooth extraction to ensure that your dental experience is as comfortable and painless as possible. We will also provide you with detailed post-treatment care instructions so you can properly take care of your smile as it heals.
Following the tooth extraction, we are happy to provide you with one of our excellent tooth replacement treatments, if needed, to restore your smile to optimal health, beauty, and function.