An extraction describes the complete removal of a troubled tooth. Since
the efforts of the staff at Diamond Bar Surgery Center are centered on
saving teeth, this is usually avoided at all costs. Root canals or
crowns are always the first choice, but sometimes a tooth has become so
badly infected and decayed that extraction is required. So if you are
experiencing pain or tooth decay you should contact Diamond Bar Surgery
Center as soon as possible to prevent unnecessary loss. Extractions are
also sometimes used before dental implants are placed, or in
preparation for a denture fitting. Dr. Adams will sedate the patient so
they feel no pain and, using a pair of dental forceps, clamp on the
tooth and pull it out. Depending on the placement of the removed tooth,
and if he feels that it may inhibit the functions of your mouth, Dr.
Adams will recommend the use of a dental implant or dental bridge to
close the gap. Another form of extraction is used when the patient has
impacted wisdom teeth. These are the very back molars that usually
appear during the mid to late teenage years. When they are impacted, or
crooked, they risk damaging the surrounding teeth. Dr. Adams will
surgically remove them while using full sedation. For the proper
treatment and instructions following wisdom teeth removal please see the
link on our
forms page.
