Alleviate Discomfort & Improve Oral Health
It is essential to have healthy teeth to speak properly, adequately chew food, and smile with confidence. Sometimes a tooth can be restored to its original function through crowns, root canals, or fillings, but if the damage to the tooth is too severe, the patient may be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to have the tooth (or multiple teeth) removed from the mouth.
At MOSA Oral Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery, we work hard to consider every option for saving a natural tooth before recommending a tooth extraction. Dr. Michael Lewis, Dr. Ryan Lloyd, and Dr. Andre LaMothe see patients of all ages for tooth extraction procedures at our offices in Monterey, Salinas, and Santa Cruz, CA. We understand missing teeth can have a severe impact on a patient’s oral health, function, and smile, and offer a wide variety of restorative techniques following tooth extraction, such as placing a dental implant.
Why Does My Tooth Need to be Extracted?
Many reasons cause a tooth to require extraction, including those listed below.
Infection or Decay: If a tooth is decaying or infected and is left untreated, an extraction may be necessary. By addressing this tooth early, patients can ensure the health of their surrounding teeth.
Dental Crowding: Some teeth that appear healthy still require removal because the patient’s mouth is too small for all the teeth to fit in the jaw. This lack of space can lead to crooked teeth, gum disease, and jaw pain.
Dental Trauma: Teeth can easily be fractured or broken due to an accident or injury. If the tooth is damaged beyond repair, an extraction may be required.
Loose Teeth From Gum Disease: Periodontal or gum disease can cause teeth to become loose or infected. When this occurs, extraction may be necessary to restore the health of the gums and surrounding teeth.
We will perform a thorough oral examination to determine if tooth removal is necessary. Sometimes, this requires 3D scanning to assess the tooth’s relationship with other important structures in the mouth, such as the nerve in the lower jaw and other surrounding healthy teeth.
Tooth Restoration
Teeth play a vital role in the overall health of the mouth, and it is important to explore options for tooth restoration following removal. Our oral surgeons are experts in restoring teeth with dental implants and can provide patients with a variety of replacement options. In some cases, the desired restoration can be placed at the same time the tooth is removed, allowing patients to never go without their tooth.
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
"My name is Shaumbé. I live on the Monterey Peninsula. I had a sinus lift and an extraction. When I first walked into the practice, I felt really welcomed. I mean, the staff was friendly and nice. I came to see Dr. Lloyd, some time went by, and I need to have another procedure, and I saw Dr. LaMothe. They were able to communicate the things that I needed to know, as well as answer my questions. Very personable. It was like clockwork. Everything they said would take place, actually took place. Things are healing well, going exactly as the doctors told me it would go. I would highly recommend MOSA Oral Surgery to my family and friends in Monterey."
"Hi, my name is Sheri. I'm from Seaside, California. I came for a tooth extraction and implant. When I first walked into this practice, I felt extremely comfortable. The staff is fantastic. The doctors here, they're extremely attentive. They listen to your needs, very caring individuals, and they're really confident in the work and what they do. My mouth healed very well and knowing that my teeth are in place correctly, it makes me feel more confident with my smile and my ability to interact with people. My overall experience here has been fantastic. I just feel like they took really good care of me from beginning to end. I would highly recommend MOSA Oral Surgery for all my family and friends in Gilroy."
"I came to Dr. Lewis about 20 years ago for an extraction and a tooth implant. I had my concerns about the procedure, but he explained it to me very thoroughly and gave me a good understanding of what he was going to do and pretty much settled my concerns about the procedure. At this point, I now have 11 implanted teeth, and Dr. Lewis did every one of them. You don't know that you have implants at all. They feel like absolutely natural teeth. I would recommend Dr. Lewis in a minute. He is so professional, so thorough, so caring. He makes sure that what he does is the best he can do."
"Hi, my name is Angela. I live in Carmel, and I came to this office for an extraction and an implant. When I walked into this practice, I felt really welcomed. The staff at this office is really kind. The doctors here are very professional and friendly. I felt very well taken care of. They are all wonderful. The whole procedure went very well. My recovery went absolutely smoothly. I love my teeth. I love my implant. I would recommend MOSA Oral Surgery 100%. They are the best."
"I came to Dr. Lewis — I was a referral from my regular doctor. I had an extraction. I also had a dental implant put in and a sinus lift. They were very professional. I just felt like it was the place I needed to be for what was going to be done in my mouth. They made me feel comfortable. They were friendly. The doctor, Dr. Lewis, is great. I swear, I wouldn’t have even known I had surgery — it was just amazing. I would definitely recommend MOSA Oral Surgery because I feel like the experience is going to be as positive as the one that I’ve had."
The Central Coast’s Premier Oral Surgery Practice
MOSA Oral Maxillofacial & Dental Implant Surgery proudly serves Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, and the surrounding communities by providing quality oral surgery services that can change lives. Whether you need a simple extraction or a complex procedure, we are ready to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. We invite you to take the first step toward enhanced oral health and contact our office to schedule a consultation today.