Tooth Extractions
Alleviate Discomfort & Improve Oral Health
Tooth extractions are a vital intervention to prevent damage to neighboring teeth and alleviate discomfort stemming from trauma, disease, or decay. Our oral surgeons stand ready to evaluate your condition and ascertain whether tooth extraction presents the optimal solution for your oral health woes.
Madison Oral Surgery & Dental Implants remains steadfast in its pursuit of excellence in oral healthcare, dedicated to facilitating optimal outcomes for our clientele. With decades of experience in tooth extractions, we strive to alleviate pain or distress and elevate your dental well-being. Reach out to our office in Madison, WI today to learn how we can help you reach your goals.
Do I Need Teeth Extracted?
Tooth extractions may be needed in a range of scenarios. Dental trauma, characterized by severe tooth damage following an injury or accident, often warrants extraction. Similarly, advanced tooth decay resistant to interventions like fillings or root canal therapy may require extraction. Overcrowding of teeth that impede proper alignment or orthodontic treatment can prompt extractions. One of the most commonly performed tooth extractions involve problematic wisdom teeth that struggle to erupt due to space constraints often undergo extraction as well.
Tooth Extraction Procedure
The journey of tooth extraction starts with a consultation with our seasoned surgeons. At this appointment, our surgeons will assess your oral health and discuss suitable anesthesia options. While local anesthesia is often adequate for straightforward extractions, more complex cases or patients with dental anxiety may benefit from IV sedation for enhanced comfort.
Once the chosen anesthesia takes effect, our skilled surgeons delicately extract the tooth, prioritizing minimal trauma to surrounding tissues. Following the extraction, meticulous cleaning of the area is performed, and detailed postoperative instructions are provided to facilitate a seamless recovery process.
Recovery After Tooth Extraction
Recovery post-tooth extraction is typically very straightforward. To stave off any infection, it is vital that the surgical areas are cleaned with care, often through the use of a saltwater solution rinse. Pain management, facilitated through prescribed medication, ensures a comfortable healing period. It is imperative that you adhere to any postoperative instructions and contact us promptly should any excessive bleeding or discomfort arise.
Types of Anesthesia
To ensure your comfort, we offer several forms of anesthesia:
Tooth Replacement Options After Extraction
Post-tooth extraction, choosing a tooth replacement option is vital in sustaining optimal oral function and averting potential complications down the road. Your surgeon will guide you through these options during your consultation, tailoring recommendations to your unique needs and circumstances.
Dental Implants
Dental implants emerge as the ideal solution, mirroring the aesthetics, sensation, and functionality of natural teeth with remarkable fidelity. By embedding an implant into the jawbone, it integrates seamlessly, furnishing a robust foundation for a crown or bridge. Dental implants stimulate the jawbone, preventing bone loss and preserving facial contours.
Immediate Dental Implants
In select scenarios, immediate dental implants offer a swift resolution, feasible directly after tooth extraction. Suited for individuals with a strong jawbone and a noticeable gap in the smile zone, this expedited option entails affixing a temporary crown to the implant, facilitating smile restoration while the implant assimilates into the bone. This streamlined approach not only saves time but also circumvents the need for a subsequent implantation procedure.
Socket Preservation
For those eyeing a future dental implant, socket preservation is an intervention that safeguards the socket’s dimensions and prevents bone loss while maintaining its structural integrity. By infusing the vacant socket with bone grafting material, adjacent tooth displacement is prevented, paving the way for a stable foundation for subsequent tooth replacement endeavors.
No Replacement
While opting against tooth replacement post-extraction is conceivable, it can lead to a host of potential issues. Jawbone atrophy is a common consequence, which can trigger tooth misalignment and bite irregularities. We highly recommend discussing tooth replacement options with your surgeon.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Tooth Extractions and other procedures.
"Hi, I'm John from Fitchburg. When I first walked into the practice, I was pretty impressed with just the lobby. I was impressed with the service. The staff is amazing. They just really take care of you. It's like a VIP experience. My doctor was friendly and smart and a great communicator. The procedure worked out great. My teeth are back to normal. My mouth is back to normal. My overall experience with Madison Oral Surgery was tremendous. I would certainly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental implants. They're just tremendous and they're just off the belt line so it's easy as can be."
"Hi, I'm Julie from Mt. Horeb. I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants for a tooth extraction. When I walked into this practice, I felt welcomed. My doctor was great. He answered all my questions, made me feel at ease, and I had complete trust in him. I got a follow up phone call right away the next morning checking on me. Having a healthy smile is very important to me. My experience with this practice was great. To all my friends and family in DeForest, Janesville, and Watertown, I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"Hi, I'm Kristen from Poynette. I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants for a bone graft, an extraction, and an implant. When I first walked into this practice, I felt warmly greeted and I felt like I was in the right place. My doctor was very warm and answered all of my questions that I had and made me feel very secure and very comfortable with my procedure. My procedure went better than I could have expected and my recovery was really very easy. Right now, I feel great and I do feel like my quality of life has improved as my smile is back to normal. My overall experience has been positive. I had great follow-up with the doctor after my appointments and the staff has been wonderful. I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"Hi, I'm Josh from Middleton, and I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants for an extraction and a dental implant. How I felt when I first walked into here was very welcomed. It's a professional setup, very clean, organized. Staff's been great, always very welcoming. My doctor was fantastic, utilizing the technology to explain what the next steps were. My procedure and recovery went well. I can eat and drink normally. The experience here has been first class from top to bottom. You can tell that they are the best in town. I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"Hi, I'm Ava from Middleton. I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants to have my wisdom teeth removed. When I first walked into this practice, I felt comfortable, everyone was really welcoming. The staff here are all super energetic. My doctor was super friendly and made me feel really comfortable, talked me through the process, and I felt really good. My procedure went super well, and I recovered really fast. I was eating normal the next day and my teeth felt fine. It feels really nice to be able to smile comfortably. My overall experience at this practice was super great. I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"Hi, I'm Daniel from Madison, and I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants to have an extraction and socket preservation. When I first walked into this practice, I just felt welcomed. The atmosphere was just so inviting. The staff was incredibly kind, caring. My doctors were always there helping me through every step of the process. They're some of the most caring, down-to-earth people that I've ever met. My procedure went incredibly well, and my recovery for the process. I just felt so incredibly comfortable. My overall experience has been wonderful at this practice. I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"Hi, I'm Kristen from Waunakee. I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants for corrective jaw surgery. When I first walked into this practice, very, very quickly, the staff and doctors put me right at ease and answered my questions. My procedure went fabulously well. Recovery, everything followed a track just like I expected. I am sleeping better. I am breathing better. My overall experience with this practice has been wonderful. I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"Hi, I'm Kysa from Mount Horeb. I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants to get my wisdom teeth removed. When I walked into this practice, I felt very welcomed. The staff was very friendly. My doctor was very calming, answered any questions I had before the procedure, and made me feel very at ease. My procedure went super well and it was a very quick recovery. My overall experience with this practice was wonderful and I would definitely come back. To all my friends and family in Middleton, Fitchburg, and Sun Prairie, I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"Hi, I'm Michael from Madison and I came to Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants for implants. When I first walked into this practice, I felt very comfortable. It's large, it's spacious. The people at the front counter were super nice and they greeted me warmly. I'll tell you about my doctor. He's very bright. He's very empathetic and I love the way he explains everything to me. Procedures all went very well. I feel so much more confident about my mouth, about my smile. You want to have a winning smile. Overall experience has just been tremendous. I highly recommend Madison Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
Unrivaled and Elite Oral Surgery in Madison
When you choose Madison Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, you’re not just choosing an excellent oral surgery practice. You’re choosing a premier oral surgery service that has provided unrivaled care to the Madison community for over 50 years. And with over 100 years of combined experience from our team of surgeons, you can be sure that choosing our practice will put a better smile on your face.