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Tooth Extraction by an Oral Surgeon
Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth and is often necessary when a tooth is damaged beyond repair, infected, impacted, or contributing to crowding. Oral surgeons are specially trained to perform extractions safely and efficiently, including complex cases such as impacted wisdom teeth or teeth with difficult roots.
At Mattydale Oral and Facial Surgery, we use advanced techniques and anesthesia options to ensure the procedure is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Whether it’s a routine extraction or a more complex surgical case, our focus is on minimizing discomfort, promoting healing, and protecting your long-term oral health.
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Routine Tooth Extraction
While tooth extractions are routine in dentistry, the idea of removing a damaged or decayed tooth can still feel daunting for patients. However, extracting a problematic tooth can greatly benefit your oral health by protecting surrounding teeth and gums. Dr. Matthews prioritizes saving a tooth whenever possible, but when extraction is necessary, it’s typically done to relieve pain, maintain your mouth’s health, or prevent more serious issues from arising.
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Necessary Tooth Extractions
When a tooth extraction is necessary, we take care to preserve as much of your jawbone as possible. Since bone loss can begin within the first year after a tooth is removed, maintaining adequate bone support is essential, especially if you’re considering a dental implant. After extraction, we place a bone graft—a bone-like material—into the socket, which fuses with the surrounding bone to create a strong foundation for a future implant. The best way to fully preserve jaw structure is with the timely placement of a dental implant, which offers both aesthetic and functional benefits for a lasting solution.
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You're in Good Care
At Mattydale Oral Surgery, we are committed to providing a comfortable and relaxing experience for all patients, which is why we offer a variety of sedation options. Once you are comfortably seated in one of our private treatment rooms, sedation will be administered to help you relax into a deep, restful state. After sedation, the treatment area in your mouth will be numbed, and your procedure will begin. A small incision will be made to insert the dental implant securely. The titanium post is carefully placed in the jawbone, and sutures will close the incision. Our surgeons often use guided implant surgery for optimal strength and precision in results.
Emergency Tooth Extraction
Sometimes a tooth must be removed urgently due to severe pain, infection, trauma, or advanced decay. In these cases, prompt attention from an oral surgeon can relieve pain, stop the spread of infection, and protect your overall health.
We offer emergency tooth extraction services in a safe, supportive environment. Using precise surgical techniques and appropriate sedation, our team at Mattydale Oral and Facial Surgery ensures a quick, compassionate response when you need it most.
Some of the most common conditions necessitating tooth extractions are:
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Abscessed (Infected) Teeth
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Severe Bone Loss
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Advanced Periodontitis (Gum Disease)
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Expensive Wear
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Fractured Tooth Root
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Broken At or Near the Gumline
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Impacted Teeth
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Problematic Wisdom Teeth
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Inadequate Space for Eruption
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Preparation for Orthodontic Care
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Retained Deciduous (Baby) Teeth
How is a Tooth Extraction Performed?
Simple and surgical tooth extractions are performed in one of our comfortable, modern treatment rooms by one of our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Always placing patient comfort and safety above all else, we will help you determine the sedation and dental anesthesia option ideal for your extraction procedure when you visit our practice for your initial treatment consultation. When the day of your extraction procedure arrives, our team will make certain you are comfortable before beginning your simple or surgical extraction. Our team will use advanced, expert-level skills to gently remove your tooth from the jaw while causing as little impact to the surrounding teeth, gums, bone, and nerves as possible.
To perform a simple extraction, we may use a special instrument to elevate the tooth from its socket. Surgical extractions may require our oral surgeon to make incisions in the gum. This way he is able to have better reach and access to the tooth that is impacted within the bone. In some cases, the tooth may be separated into smaller pieces for easier removal and less invasion to the extraction site. Once the tooth is removed and the area is rinsed clean, sutures may be placed depending on the level of invasion at the extraction site. The site will most likely be packed with gauze to lower blood flow to that area. Dr. Matthews also prescribes antibiotics, pain medication, and oral rinses to keep you comfortable as your mouth recovers.
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After a Tooth Extraction
After your tooth has been removed and sutures have been placed, we will provide Post Operative Care Instructions for you to follow in the days to come. If you received sedation dentistry services for your extraction, it is important that you have a trusted, responsible adult drive you home after you are cleared to leave our facility. As your mouth begins the healing process, a clot will start to form over the tooth socket where your extraction occurred. Preservation of this clot is crucial to your healing. If it becomes dislodged, it may lead to an oral complication knows as "dry socket." You can help prevent this from occurring by not spitting, not using a straw, and avoiding smoking in the initial days after your extraction. You are also encouraged to consume a diet of soft foods and avoid anything that is hot or cold in temperature (lukewarm is best). Swelling in the jaw can often be minimized with cold compresses applied to your face outside of the extraction area. For most extraction cases, we will schedule a follow-up appointment with our surgical team about 2 week later to evaluate the healing and recovery of your extraction site.
After a Tooth Extraction
After your tooth has been removed and sutures have been placed, we will provide Post Operative Care Instructions for you to follow in the days to come. If you received sedation dentistry services for your extraction, it is important that you have a trusted, responsible adult drive you home after you are cleared to leave our facility. As your mouth begins the healing process, a clot will start to form over the tooth socket where your extraction occurred. Preservation of this clot is crucial to your healing. If it becomes dislodged, it may lead to an oral complication knows as "dry socket." You can help prevent this from occurring by not spitting, not using a straw, and avoiding smoking in the initial days after your extraction. You are also encouraged to consume a diet of soft foods and avoid anything that is hot or cold in temperature (lukewarm is best). Swelling in the jaw can often be minimized with cold compresses applied to your face outside of the extraction area. For most extraction cases, we will schedule a follow-up appointment with our surgical team about 2 week later to evaluate the healing and recovery of your extraction site.
Post-Operative Care
After your extraction, we’ll provide detailed instructions to follow during your recovery to ensure optimal healing.
Follow The Guidelines
A blood clot will form in the extraction site; avoid spitting, straws, and smoking to prevent complications like dry socket.
Follow-Up Appointment
About two weeks after your procedure, we’ll check your healing progress to ensure the extraction site is recovering well.
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Does Insurance Cover Tooth Extraction Procedures?
Insurance coverage varies by plan, as this procedure is often deemed medically necessary. Our Insurance Specialist Team will contact your provider to verify and review your specific coverage, then provide an estimate of your costs and discuss available payment options. To ensure all patients receive the care they need, we offer convenient payment plans and accept financing through CareCredit® and Lenders Club. CareCredit features an easy application process with a soft credit check that won’t affect your credit score. Once submitted, multiple financing options will be available to help support your healthcare investment.
Extremely polite dentist. Very professional chair-side manner. Dr. Matthews makes his patients feel comfortable and at ease. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Galia Amor
Past Patient
The staff at Mattydale Oral & Facial Surgery couldn't have been more kind and welcoming on each of my two visits. Dr. Matthews was generous with his time for my consultation, making sure all of my questions were answered. My surgery was quick and painless. Dr. Matthews followed up with a phone call the next day to check on me. I have healed fast and painlessly and would highly recommend this office for your oral surgery needs.
Satisfied Patient
July 2025
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