General Tooth Extraction
Dr. N. Morio, Dr. W. Morio, or Dr. Frerichs may determine that you need a tooth extraction a few different reasons. We work hard to save a natural tooth, but some teeth are extracted because they are too severely decayed to repair or may have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may require removal to prepare for orthodontic treatment or because they are poorly positioned in the mouth. Because the removal of a single tooth can lead to oral health issues that impact your overall dental health, your oral surgeon will discuss replacement options for the extracted tooth. Sometimes, a tooth can be replaced at the same time as an extraction. This saves time, money, and the trouble of going through more procedures later. During your consultation at Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Specialists of Iowa, you and your oral surgeon will discuss the options available to you.
Why do I need to lose this tooth?
Dental extractions treat many different oral health conditions. Sometimes, to preserve the health of teeth that are next to an affected tooth, the best course of action is to extract the tooth. Additional reasons for a tooth extraction may include
- Dental crowding
- Severe infection/decay
- Periodontal disease (gum disease)
- Injury to the teeth or to the oral cavity
- Failure of tooth restoration treatments, such as a root canal
When you meet with your oral surgeon at your consultation appointment, you will receive a complete oral evaluation to determine if an extraction is required. Experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons like the doctors at Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Specialists of Iowa are experts at determining if a tooth can be saved or if it needs to be extracted. The details of your treatment plan and your anesthesia options will also be discussed at this appointment. Local anesthesia is generally used for tooth extractions, so you will be awake but will not feel any pain during the treatment. If you have questions or concerns about your extraction, these will be addressed as well. If you are recommended for extraction, your tooth/teeth will be removed at our comfortable and welcoming Hiawatha, IA, practice.
Some teeth require sectioning to remove them more easily. This is a very common procedure that is done when a tooth is firmly anchored in its socket, or the root is curved, and the socket can’t expand enough for the oral surgeon to remove it. In these cases, the oral surgeon will cut the tooth into sections for easier removal. For multiple extractions or complicated extractions such as this, your oral surgeon may recommend IV sedation for your procedure.
Types of Anesthesia
Several methods of anesthesia are available at our practice:
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with General Tooth Extraction and other procedures.
"Hi, my name’s Ashley, and I’m from Cedar Rapids. I came to the Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Specialists of Iowa to get my teeth removed. Right as I walked into the door, it was a very comforting experience and everyone was just super friendly. The doctor here is just awesome. He is [a] very nice guy, he’s very friendly, and easy to work with. The staff answered all my questions and they put my mind at ease. It was a very successful procedure. The recovery was very easy. I am very glad I chose this place to get my tooth extracted. They did such an amazing job and I’ve gotten an amazing smile."
"Hi, my name is Austin and I am from Cedar Rapids. I came to Dental Implant and Oral Surgery Specialists of Iowa for tooth extraction. When I first walked into the Dental Implant and Oral Surgery Specialists of Iowa, I felt very comfortable. Everybody here had a smile on their face, and I felt welcomed the entire way. The doctor I worked with was a super nice guy, very easy to get along with. He made sure to get to know me as a person as well. He made me feel very calm the entire time, which was very nice. It was a successful procedure and my recovery was great, and I continue to feel awesome even right now as well, which is great. If you live in Hiawatha and need oral surgery, I absolutely recommend the team here."
"Hi, my name is Ben and I’m from Cedar Rapids, and I came here to get some baby teeth extracted. There are so many things to do when you’re waiting in the waiting room. You can watch TV and there’s very comfy couches you can sit on. Everybody here is just great, the staff is friendly and the doctor is awesome. The doctor here is very nice and he makes me feel very welcome here. He really knows his stuff. The procedure was a success and I was up and running in no time. Now that I’ve had these extractions, I can eat all the pizza I want, and that’s okay with me. I'm going to have an amazing smile and it’s all thanks to the Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Specialists of Iowa."
"Hi, my name is Bruce and I’m from Anamosa. I came to the Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Specialists of Iowa to get extractions, bone graft, and implants. Everybody here was awesome. They made me feel at home, comfortable. I felt very well taken care of. The doctor is great, I mean he sat and talked with me. He made sure I was at ease and what’s going to happen. He showed me what was going to happen before it even took place, and with information like that, that made me feel really comfortable. Being able to smile again is truly an amazing experience. I coach a lot of sports, so a lot of people see, you know, me and the public align and I’ve got a lot of compliments from them. I’m happy that I chose this practice to get my procedure done."
"I’m Nelson and I live in Mount Vernon, Iowa. I had a tooth removed and a dental implant. I would say Dr. Morio is a very proficient doctor. He does a very good job. He puts me at ease whenever I’m around him. He explains procedures very well. I found the people who work here to be very caring, concerned about me, they took good care of me. I felt very comfortable. I felt that they were very competent. Dr. Morio is great. His staff is great. It was surprisingly easy. The whole process was easy, and recovery was easy. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience."
"My name is Maria, I live in Center Point, Iowa, and I was directed here to have an implant as well as an extraction. This is a very warm, inviting practice. I felt very comfortable here and treated very respectfully. Dr. Morgan is a very good surgeon. Dr. Morgan treated me very well. He is very professional. Any questions that I had, any concerns that I had, he answered them. I had an excellent experience with Dr. Morgan here at the office and would definitely recommend them for other patients."
"Hi, I’m Shelly, I had a dental extraction and implant, and I’m from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The staff does a really good job of welcoming you to the office and then explaining what they’re going to do and what you should expect. Dr. Morio is super nice. He explains what he’s going to do, shows you pictures, asks if you have any questions, just makes you feel really comfortable about what the next step is for your procedure. Dr. Morio has done my children’s wisdom teeth removal surgeries, my husband had a tooth pulled and an implant put in, and my son just had jaw surgery. Based on my family’s experience here, I have absolute trust in Dr. Morio, and I would recommend Dr. Morio for any dental service that you need."
"My name's Brenda. I'm from Marion, Iowa, and I had bone grafts, extractions, and implants. Well, the procedure and the surgery went absolutely fabulous, and I left here with absolutely no pain. The staff is professional. They are very welcoming when you come in. They just make you feel a part of the team. Dr. Morio is the best and made me feel so absolutely comfortable with having the procedure and giving me all the details I needed in order to have the procedures that he was going to perform. Out of 5 stars, I would give Dr. Morio 10. I've got a great smile and great teeth. It's perfection here."
"Hi, my name is Theresa, and I came to the Morio and Morgan office to have some teeth removed, and now with the rest of the teeth removed, I’ve got my implants, and I’m extremely happy. The staff is very polite. They explain things very well for the procedure. They go over everything with you. Dr. Morgan is very knowledgeable in what he is doing. He was very polite, thorough explainer—I was very happy with him. His work was very good. I had an excellent experience, and I definitely would recommend Dr. Morgan."
Tooth Extraction in Hiawatha, IA
You are in good hands with the experienced surgeons at Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Specialists of Iowa. We treat problematic and failing teeth as well as specialize in advanced dental restoration solutions such as dental implants and Teeth-in-an-Hour. If you are interested in tooth replacement options after an extraction to restore your smile, please contact our Hiawatha, IA, practice for more information or to schedule your consultation.