Extractions: Removing Teeth

The common saying, “It’s like pulling teeth,” creates an image of this unfortunate but sometimes-necessary procedure most of us would rather avoid. Dr. Hagerty’s team focuses on ensuring comfort and compassion during this treatment to give you the most positive outcome possible by using sedation dentistry options.

We can quickly, and with minimal discomfort, treat a host of dental conditions, including advanced gum disease, broken, cracked, or excessively decayed or damaged teeth where root canals are not recommended.

  • In the following situations, Dr. Hagerty may recommend extractions, also called exodontias*:
  • When wisdom teeth, or third molars, emerge as non-functional and/or misaligned.
  • If a candidate for dentures only has a few worn or compromised remaining teeth on an arch, we may recommend extractions so a full denture can be placed.
  • Patients, often younger children, may have impacted teeth positioned to emerge out of alignment or teeth that block others from erupting.
  • Orthodontic patients with overcrowded teeth may require more space along the jaw line to properly align the teeth.

We partner with you before, during, and after any dental procedures. Prior to any course of treatment, you can expect a thorough exam, including X-rays. We’ll also allow ample time for discussing your medical history (including any past extractions and associated problems, such as excessive bleeding), sedation options to keep you comfortable during the procedure, medications you take, and options for payment plans or insurance coverage. We dedicate ourselves to answering all of your questions and fully explaining what to expect before we proceed.

* Note: Many patients who have extractions benefit from dental implants paired with crowns to rebuild the tooth, so ask us about this prosthetic option.

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