Our dentists make every effort to preserve your natural teeth. However, extractions become necessary when decay has made the tooth unsalvageable or when you have advanced periodontal disease. In cases where a tooth is malformed, damaged, impacted, or ingrown, different procedures are used, but all extractions are considered surgery. Depending on which tooth is removed, we can offer you a replacement in the form of a dental implant or prosthetic appliance.