Tooth Removal/Extractions

Tooth removal is not our first option when a patient is in pain and suffering. Repairing and saving a painful tooth is always Dr. Barber’s goal. Sometimes, however, a tooth is so diseased or damaged that removal is necessary to protect a patient’s other teeth and gums. You can count on Chad W. Barber, DDS for expert, gentle removal if needed. Here’s what you can expect from a tooth extraction in our Plymouth, MI dentist office:

• Pain relief so you feel better soon
• Prevention of further health problems caused by a damaged tooth
• Sedation options to help you relax
• Improved oral health
• Restorative options available to replace your missing tooth
• Wisdom teeth removal to help prevent problems with your wisdom teeth and other teeth

Once your damaged tooth is removed, you will want to replace it soon. A missing tooth can cause your other teeth to shift their positions, which can lead to an uncomfortable bite. Also, without a tooth root to stimulate it, your jawbone will begin to slowly deteriorate. Over time, this can cause you to have a “sunken face” and appear several years older. Choose from these options to replace your tooth:

• Dental implant restoration – Dr. Barber can restore a dental implant that an oral surgeon has placed in your jaw. He can secure a natural-looking porcelain or zirconia crown to your implant to create a beautiful replacement tooth. If you have more than one tooth missing, several implants can be used to give you sturdy implant bridges or implant dentures.
• Fixed bridges – If you have one missing tooth or several missing teeth, this appliance will fill the gaps in your smile with replacement teeth, anchoring on either end to your natural teeth.
• Dentures – Choose a conventional full denture for a complete arch of replacement teeth. Or if you have some healthy teeth still in place, a partial denture will clasp to those teeth and fill in your smile.