Alleviate Discomfort & Improve Oral Health
Patients require tooth removal for a wide variety of reasons including tooth decay, gum disease, or even fracture during regular function. Sometimes, your general dentist can repair this with a root canal, filling, or a crown; however, extensive damage may require tooth extraction. If that is the case, you may be referred to an oral surgeon to ensure that your tooth is removed, and the extraction site is restored for optimal long-term results. We will work hard to examine every possibility of restoring the natural tooth, but if it must be removed, we can also provide the best options for tooth replacement.
When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?
- Dental Crowding. If the jaw bone is too small to accommodate all of the teeth, or the patient has an extra tooth or teeth, a tooth may need to be removed to make space and avoid potential problems.
- Periodontal (Gum) Disease. Gum disease affects the tissues around the tooth and the bones beneath the gum line, which causes tooth loosening and the need for removal.
- The Risk of Infection. Patients with excessive tooth decay may see infection spread into the center of the tooth, damaging important blood vessels and nerves. If the infection spreads, root canal therapy or antibiotics may no longer be viable options. In such cases, the tooth should be removed immediately to avoid dangerous infections.
How Do I Know If I Need a Tooth Removed?
Before removing your tooth, Dr. Anderson will perform a thorough clinical examination and review your medical history. If you have not received an X-ray or 3D scan of your jaws and teeth before your initial evaluation, you may receive one at our office. We will work with you to develop the best and most effective treatment plan for extracting the tooth, taking into consideration the tooth’s relationship to other structures in the mouth such as the sinuses, nerves, and adjacent teeth.
Dr. Anderson offers a wide variety of anesthetic and sedative options, including local anesthesia, nitrous oxide (or laughing gas), and IV anesthesia to aid with any presurgical anxiety and ease the experience associated with the extraction procedure. We will also provide options for tooth replacement, such as dental implants, which can often be placed at the same time the tooth extraction procedure takes place.
Our primary goal is to restore your oral health and provide you with the best option for replacing missing teeth. If you think you may be in need of tooth extraction, we encourage you to contact our office in Granger, IN. Our front desk staff will happily help you schedule an initial evaluation with Dr. Anderson.
Types of Anesthesia
We offer several forms of anesthesia to ensure your comfort.
Tooth Replacement Options After Extraction
After a tooth extraction, it is important to consider tooth replacement options to maintain proper oral function and prevent future complications. Your surgeon will discuss your options with you during your consultation.
After you have a tooth extracted, you’ll have a variety of options for tooth replacement. This includes dental implants, immediate dental implants, socket preservation, or opting for no replacement. You will discuss which option best fits your needs before your procedure with Dr. Anderson.
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 Granger Oral Surgery on the recommendation of my orthodontist. I needed to have one tooth implanted because when I was 12 years old, the dentist I had then pulled one of my teeth, and I had a second implant because one of my crown seals failed. I've always been interested in medical stuff, and so it's really more of an adventure; I was excited to do it. Both of those turned out just fine, and I haven't had any problems since. Now I have had my implants for at least a year. They act and look just like regular teeth; I have no problem whatsoever. Granger Oral Surgery has some of the most fun people I have ever met. Dr. Anderson himself, I consider to be one of the exemplary surgeons in his field, and I highly recommend him. I really like him."
"I came to see Dr. Anderson because I had two teeth that had been given root canals that had crowns on them. Yeah, I was a little nervous; I initially came in just for a consultation. He actually said, "You know, everything looks great, and if you're interested, we can do that implant for you today." The procedure was very simple; I've had three or four root canals, and that was actually much easier and less painful than the root canal, so it was good. Oh, the staff here is great; everybody has been very helpful, from scheduling my meetings to explaining what's going to be done and how it's going to happen, and what needs to take place, and what the costs are. You're certainly informed by the time you make a decision. Dr. Anderson's an interesting guy; he's very friendly, got a lot of personality. If you have to have a procedure like this done, and you need an implant or a tooth replaced, I think that Dr. Anderson and his staff do a great job, and I would recommend them, yes."
"I initially had a crown with a root canal. After several years, the tooth fractured, and he removed the fractured tooth and placed an implant, which was the greatest thing. I didn't have any problems with it. It was a wonderful adventure. The surgery went terrific. I was local anesthetic. There was no pain, no upset, and I have never had a problem with it since I had it put in. I had a wonderful experience here. Dr. Anderson is a wonderful oral surgeon — very, very calm, very caring, very compassionate, works the best to give you the utmost best treatment. Anybody would be happy to come here. The staff is wonderful, Dr. Anderson is there for you, and I had a very pleasant visit. I highly recommend Granger Oral Surgery."
"I had had a tooth that had all kinds of issues, and it finally came to the point where it just needed to be removed and have the implant done. When I found out I had to have the implant done - and I had had one before - I knew what was coming, and I was very, very nervous. It was a good experience for me; because I was so nervous, they took the time to ask me why I was so nervous, and then they addressed each issue. And they did it every time I came. The first time we came to the office, I was pleasantly surprised at how welcoming it was when I first got here. And the staff was just so kind, and so I was just overwhelmed by how not afraid I was once I got here. My recovery up until now has been very easy. The staff is - they're very kind, they're very comforting. He, too, is so kind, and he has this calmness about him that just made me relax. I would recommend Dr. Anderson and his team."
"Well, I had a bridge about 20 years ago, and it broke, and my dentist recommended dental implants from Dr. Anderson, and so I came to see him. When I got here, I felt completely good about what was going to happen. The staff was very, very courteous and friendly. I can't say enough about them. Dr. Anderson was pretty much just like a layperson, telling you everything that had to be done in lay terms. Very, very nice guy. The surgery was fine. He took all of it out. I didn't have any pain. It was done fairly quickly. I definitely would recommend Granger Oral Surgery."
Granger’s Go-To Oral Surgery Practice: Where Compassion Meets Quality
Granger Oral Surgery & Dental Implants is no ordinary dental office. We’re an advanced oral and maxillofacial surgery practice that provides quality, compassionate care, takes time to build relationships with our patients, and ensures everyone feels welcome and at ease when they walk through our doors. We are proud to serve our community and invite you to take the first step toward enhanced oral health by contacting us to schedule a consultation.