Tooth Extractions
Ease Discomfort and Improve Oral Health
Tooth extractions might be necessary to prevent further damage to surrounding teeth and to alleviate pain caused by trauma, disease, or decay. At Alpine Surgical Arts - Oral & Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Arman Haghighi, Dr. Brian Rowan, and Dr. Syrus Haghighi bring their extensive experience to evaluate your condition and determine if extraction is the best course of action.
Our practice is committed to delivering top-notch oral care and achieving the best outcomes for our patients. With our expertise in tooth extractions, we can help relieve your discomfort and improve your overall dental health. Reach out to us in Boise or Meridian, ID, today to schedule your consultation.
When Should Teeth Be Extracted?
Tooth extraction may be required for several reasons:
- Dental Trauma: Severe damage from injury or accidents can necessitate extraction.
- Advanced Decay: When decay reaches a stage where fillings or root canals are ineffective, extraction might be needed.
- Overcrowding: Removing teeth may be necessary to address overcrowding that impedes proper alignment or orthodontic treatment.
- Problematic Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth that don’t have enough space to erupt correctly often need to be extracted.
Tooth Extraction Procedure
Your extraction process begins with a thorough consultation with one of our skilled surgeons. During this visit, we’ll examine your oral health and discuss anesthesia options. For straightforward extractions, local anesthesia is usually sufficient. However, for more complex cases or if you have dental anxiety, IV sedation may be recommended for added comfort.
Once you’re numb, the surgeon will carefully remove the tooth, minimizing impact on surrounding tissues. After extraction, the area will be cleaned, and we’ll provide you with detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure a smooth recovery.
Post-Extraction Recovery
Recovery from a tooth extraction is generally uncomplicated. Keeping the extraction site clean is crucial to avoid infection. Rinsing with a saltwater solution, as advised by your surgeon, can help. Pain management may involve prescribed medication to ease any discomfort. If you experience excessive bleeding or persistent pain, don’t hesitate to contact our office for guidance.
Your Anesthesia Options
Depending on your procedure, you will receive one of the following forms of anesthesia to ensure your comfort.
Tooth Replacement Options After Extraction
Replacing a tooth after extraction is important for maintaining oral function and preventing future issues. During your consultation, we’ll explore your options.
Dental Implants
Implants are a superior solution, mimicking the look and function of natural teeth. An implant is placed into the jawbone, where it fuses with the bone to support a crown or bridge. This also helps prevent bone loss and maintains facial structure.
Immediate Dental Implants
In some cases, you might receive a dental implant on the same day as your extraction. This option is ideal for those with healthy jawbones and visible extractions. A temporary crown can be attached to the implant, restoring your smile immediately and eliminating the need for a separate implant placement later.
Socket Preservation
If you plan to get a dental implant in the future, socket preservation is a wise choice. This procedure maintains the shape of the tooth socket by filling it with grafting material, which helps prevent bone loss and ensures a stable base for future implants.
No Replacement
Although replacing a missing tooth is strongly recommended, choosing not to replace it can lead to complications. Bone loss, misalignment of remaining teeth, and bite issues are common consequences. We encourage you to discuss suitable replacement options with our oral surgeons to address your specific needs.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Tooth Extractions and other procedures.
" Hi, I'm Blair. I'm from Meridian. I came to Alpine Surgical for a biopsy, extraction, and implants. Immediately when you walk in, the person at the front desk is very welcoming. Dr. Haghighi is very thorough in his explanations and direct. I felt very confident that he was the right person for the work that I needed done. The whole extraction and surgery went better than I expected. Recovery time was much less than I was anticipating. I definitely feel like my quality of life will have improved. Just being able to have my smile back and number two being able to eat normally again. I feel great. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my family and friends in Garden City."
" Hi, I am Brenda. I'm from Boise and I came to see Dr. Rowan for tooth extraction. Dr. Rowan was amazing. When he came in, he was very friendly, very thorough. He said it will be very quick that make me feel better and at ease. The procedure went very well and the recovery was fast. I just follow all the procedures and all the advice that he gave. It went all very, very well. I feel great. I feel great. I can smile any time and my experience here was perfect. I will definitely 101 percent recommend Alpine. "
"Hi, I'm Eldon and I came here for two extractions. My first impression when I walked into this facility was, "Wow, what a happy place". The people here are smiling and they're friendly. And Dr. H. was really personable, enjoys working here, and he was friendly. The extractions, both of them went real well. It was pretty smooth sailing for me. My overall experience with Alpine was amazing. I'm really glad it worked out well. "
" Hi, I'm Jim. I'm from Meridian. I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for extractions and implants. When I first walked in, staff was, you know, very inviting, very professional, easy to talk to. Procedures went well and recovery time was pretty, pretty minimal. I feel great. Every time we do a procedure, I feel good. It's definitely at Alpine Surgical Arts, a welcoming experience, very professional and easy, you know, easy process. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my family and friends in Meridian."
" Hi, I'm Kristie. I'm from Boise. I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for an extraction and a dental implant. When I first walked into the office, I thought everybody was really welcoming. I thought the office was really clean and bright. The staff at Alpine Surgical Arts was extremely friendly. The doctors here are extremely professional, extremely knowledgeable, really great bedside manner, and made me feel very comfortable. My procedure went really well. It feels really nice to have a beautiful, healthy smile. My overall experience here was excellent. I would absolutely come back to Alpine Surgical Arts. "
"Hi, I'm Merri. I'm from Boise, Idaho, and I came to Dr. Rowan to get an extraction and dental implant. When I first came in here, I was impressed with just the simplicity of it and the friendliness of the staff. They walked me through everything. It was wonderful. When I first met Dr. Rowan, he's just very at ease, very confident in what he was doing, which led me to be very much at ease. All my appointments—the extraction, the implant, and the follow-up—it was very quick, in and out. It was very smooth. I'm so glad I came. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to my friends and family in Robie Creek."
"Hi, I'm Zack, and I'm from Boise, and I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for some extractions. When I first walked into this practice, I was impressed by the office, how great it looks, and how friendly the staff was. They're very welcoming. They were accommodating with my busy schedule, and were able to get me back in multiple times for some special care that I needed. Dr. Rowan was very professional. He was helpful. He also listened to my concerns. He really was fantastic, so my procedures went very well. It was a quick recovery. It feels great to have a healthy smile. After working with Alpine Surgical Arts, I'm grateful for their time and care that they took with me. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all of my family and friends."
" Hi, I'm Jackie. I'm from Boise, and I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for jaw surgery and a dental implant. When I first walked into the practice, it felt very welcoming. I chose Dr. Haghighi because he was so personal. He was willing to answer my multitude of questions and I really felt that he saw me as a human being, and that's what was really important to me. The dental implant surgery was super easy. The jaw surgery recovery was quite a lot, which I anticipated, but I had many follow ups, and Dr. Haghighi was super kind in answering my many questions. Many questions during my recovery process. I'm really glad I did it. I have a full set of functioning teeth. I would definitely recommend Alpine Surgical Arts. It's really nice now to look at pictures of myself and think that my teeth and my smile look nice. "
" Hi, my name is Lindsey. I'm from Boise and I came to Alpine Surgical Arts for orthognathic surgery. When I came here for a surgery consultation, the environment immediately set me at ease. The staff have been so helpful. They helped me through a lot of insurance and just were super supportive. Dr. Haghighi is great. He took time to answer every single question I had and just made sure I fully understood and was comfortable with everything. My procedure was a lot better than I was anticipating. I feel great. It has been a huge quality of life improvement for me. My overall experience here has been really fantastic. I would highly recommend Alpine Surgical Arts to all my family and friends in Nampa."
Finding Better Smiles in Boise and Meridian, ID
When you come to Alpine Surgical Arts - Oral & Cosmetic Surgery, you come to a practice that provides exceptional care by combining years of experience with compassion. Our offices in Boise and Meridian are ready to welcome you and guide you toward the smile you’ve been dreaming of. Contact our office to learn how oral surgery can help change your life while enhancing your oral health.