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A general tooth extraction refers to the complete removal of a tooth from your smile. Sometimes, this could actually safeguard your entire smile from serious complications! In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral and maxillofacial surgeons look at when a smile needs one, and how we remove teeth comfortably.
Tooth extraction is one of the most common procedures within the field of oral surgery. While no one ever wants to lose a tooth, when your dentist or oral surgeon recommends it, it is medically beneficial and can improve the overall health of your mouth. Despite how daunting the procedure may seem, you will be… Read more »
Many of our oral and maxillofacial surgeries are designed to help preserve your smile and protect your teeth. However, sometimes we actually need to remove a tooth as part of your treatment. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons will explain how we perform a general extraction, and how this could help… Read more »
What do you know about wisdom teeth? Also known as third molars, these additional teeth could lead to serious problems for your oral health. To prevent these issues, we could simply remove them. Don’t let your anxiety stand between you and this often-crucial procedure. Your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons can ensure you remain… Read more »
Often, we employ oral surgery to preserve teeth or to replace missing ones, from implant placement to ridge augmentation. However, sometimes oral surgery is needed to help the smile by actually removing a tooth. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons will look at the process of performing a general extraction.
When a tooth is impacted, this means it is unable to erupt fully, and may not be visible at all. Unless treated, this could cause serious complications for your oral health, including painful issues such as infection. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons explain how we approach the extraction or bracketing… Read more »
There are several different conditions that can raise your risks of losing one or more teeth. When they get severe enough, it can sometimes be a better idea to extract the tooth than to wait for it to be lost on its own. While tooth extraction isn’t a commonly recommended treatment option, it may be… Read more »
While tooth extraction isn’t something that’s often recommended to address most dental issues, it’s typically a simple procedure whenever it is performed. Generally speaking, extracting a tooth means grasping its visible crown structure and gently loosening its root within its socket. Once it’s loose, the tooth can be carefully pulled out of the socket and… Read more »
With most oral health treatments, waiting to undergo treatment isn’t a good idea. The nature of most oral health concerns is progressive, and the longer you wait to address them, the more complicated it can become to successfully address them. When your dentist or oral health specialist recommends tooth extraction to address your concern, it… Read more »
One of the most frequent reasons for having to extract a tooth is because it’s a third molar (or wisdom tooth) that’s become impacted and is unable to erupt properly. Surgically extracting the molar helps eliminate the discomfort that it causes and protects the rest of your oral health from further complications. However, being impacted… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).