Tooth Extractions in Houston, TX

Losing a tooth is never a pleasant experience. That is why our dentists at Lava Dental do their best to keep your complete set of teeth intact. However, there are cases when removing a tooth is necessary to maintain your overall dental health. In such instances, we provide quick and pain-free tooth extractions in Houston, TX.

Expert Removal with Gentle Techniques

Extractions help preserve your oral health and remove problematic teeth. In some cases, you may need to have teeth removed because of advanced gum disease. In other cases, you’ll need an extraction because you have an impacted wisdom tooth. We always perform extractions in our office in a safe, comfortable, and relaxed manner at your own convenience.

Why are Tooth Extractions Needed?

Extraction is an option when there is no way to save a tooth. Some teeth are simply an issue to your oral health, so it’s best to remove them before they’re allowed to cause problems with shifting, infection, and intra-oral damage. Some of the reasons you may want or need an extraction include:

• Impacted wisdom teeth
• Loose or severely decayed teeth
• Teeth that are cracked or broken below the gum line
• Stubborn baby teeth
• You’re looking to avoid having additional treatment done

Who is a Candidate for Tooth Extractions?

An examination can help us determine if you might need an extraction. Most patients who need an extraction can and should have the procedure done. Leaving a problem tooth intact can cause issues down the road with infections and abscesses. We will take X-rays to help further identify the need for an extraction.

What Happens During a Tooth Extraction?

We first provide you with an anesthetic or sedation of your choosing. We can discuss our sedation options with you during your consultation. Once you’re comfortable, we will loosen and remove the tooth. We may place sutures to close the gums. We have you bite down on gauze to stop the bleeding.

If you have sedation, we will bring you to a recovery room to fully wake up. A friend or relative should take you home if you have general anaesthesia. We will provide you with essential aftercare instructions and strongly encourage you to comply.

Ready to Schedule an Appointment?

Lava Dental offers tooth extractions in Houston, TX. If you have severely damaged or decayed teeth, we encourage you to see one of our dentists. We will do our best to restore your teeth to good health with our reconstructive procedures. However, if we deem that the tooth in question may cause more damage than good, we can provide you with a safe and comfortable extraction procedure.