Surgical & Implant Care
Tooth Extractions in Southfield, MI
The removal of a tooth when it cannot be restored or when removal supports your overall oral health.
Understanding Tooth Extractions
A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. Extractions may be recommended when a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, or loose, or when removal is part of a broader treatment plan such as preparing for an implant or denture.
Your dentist will discuss replacement options, when appropriate, so that the space left by an extracted tooth can be addressed as part of your overall care.
Common Reasons This Treatment May Be Recommended
- A tooth is severely decayed or damaged and cannot be restored
- A tooth is loose due to advanced gum disease
- An extraction is needed to prepare for an implant, bridge, or denture
- A tooth is fractured below the gumline
What Patients Can Generally Expect
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Your dentist will examine the tooth and review x-rays to plan the extraction.
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Local anesthetic is used to numb the area.
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The tooth is carefully removed.
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Post-procedure instructions are provided to support healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tooth Extractions FAQs
Related Treatments
Bone Grafting
A procedure that helps rebuild jawbone in an area where bone has been lost, often in preparation for an implant.
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A tooth-replacement option that uses a post placed in the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or denture.
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A removable option for replacing one or more missing teeth when some natural teeth remain.
Learn moreConsidering tooth extractions?
Schedule an evaluation at Najor Dental Center. After examining your teeth and oral health, your dentist can explain whether this treatment may be appropriate for you.
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