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Safe and Easy Tooth Removal To Protect Oral Health

Adult teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but injury, disease, or orthodontic reasons may require a tooth be extracted. The board-certified oral surgeons at Beacon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons regularly perform safe and comfortable dental extractions at all of our offices located in Gresham, The Dalles, Milwaukie, OR, and Camas, WA.

Reasons for Needing a Tooth Extracted

When teeth become damaged by decay or break down due to trauma or wear, they can sometimes be restored with a filling, root canal, or crown. When the damage is too great, your dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon to have the tooth removed. Most tooth extractions can be performed in one surgical visit. Prior to your surgical appointment, you will meet with Dr. Lieblick or Dr. Rehrer, who will take 3D scans of your mouth and discuss your options for anesthesia.

Some common reasons that a tooth may need to be extracted include:

  • Infection and decay. If a tooth is decayed, it is important to have it treated in the early stages when it can be repaired with a dental filling. If left untreated, decay continues to grow and affect the integrity of your tooth, which may require root canal therapy, a crown, or extraction.
  • Loose teeth. Many patients are affected by periodontal or gum disease. When left untreated, periodontal disease may cause teeth to shift, become loose, or lead to serious infection.
  • Crowding. There are times when seemingly healthy teeth need to be removed. When a young patient retains their baby teeth for too long, the dentist may recommend they be removed to aid the eruption of permanent teeth. Occasionally we are born with too many teeth, or our mouth is too small for all the teeth we have. In these instances, your orthodontist may recommend that a tooth be removed.
  • Facial trauma. Teeth may be fractured or broken due to an accident. If there isn’t enough structure remaining for a filling or crown, your dentist may recommend that the rest of the tooth be removed.

When you visit Beacon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons at our office in Gresham, The Dalles, Milwaukie, OR, and Camas, WA, Dr. Lieblick and Dr. Rehrer will perform an examination to assess your oral health. Our staff will take 3D scans of your mouth to get a detailed look at your teeth and bone structure. Many patients are comfortable with only local anesthesia during an extraction, but we offer many anesthesia and sedation options to choose from.

Learn About Tooth Restorations Options in Gresham, The Dalles, Milwaukie, OR, and Camas, WA

Tooth Replacement Options After Extraction

You have options for restoring your tooth after it has been extracted. We will discuss all of your tooth restoration options with you before your surgical appointment.

  • Dental Implants. A dental implant fuses to the jaw bone, replicating the appearance, function, and health benefits of a natural tooth.
  • Full-Arch Restoration. If many teeth were extracted, or you are in need of a complete new set of teeth, we can use as few as four dental implant posts to support a fixed denture.
  • No Replacement. If you do not replace a missing tooth, the jaw bone will deteriorate over time due to lack of stimulation. This can cause other teeth to shift out of position and result in sagging facial features.

Types of Anesthesia

We offer several options for anesthesia to make your experience as comfortable as possible.

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These patients can tell you about the firsthand experience undergoing general tooth extractions at our office.

Reviews From Our General Tooth Extractions Patients

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Lynne Reviews Her General Tooth Extractions Procedure

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"My name is Lynne, I’m from St. Helens, Oregon, and I came to Beacon Oral Surgeons for two dental implants. The team was fantastic. Everyone was very friendly and very kind and thoughtful. Dr. Lieblick was very professional. He came in, he extracted them, he put in the implants—it was magic. I absolutely could not believe how amazing the appointment was. I experienced no pain whatsoever. They are very permanent, they’re very secure, and they look great. I feel fantastic. If anyone is considering having dental implants, I would recommend Dr. Lieblick here in Vancouver. I drove all the way from St. Helens, Oregon, just so I could see him."

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Jamie Reviews Her General Tooth Extractions Procedure

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"Hi, my name is Jamie from Vancouver. My son had to come in and see Dr. Rehrer to have some teeth extracted. The staff is very friendly. They make sure that they take care of your concerns and put you at ease so that you feel comfortable when the doctor comes in and does the procedure. Dr. Rehrer comes in and is very energetic, and I know that he does a great job every time. The procedure went faster than I anticipated. Overall, my experience with my son’s surgery was fantastic. I would recommend anybody to come here, and I do recommend people to come here so that they can be taken care of as well as my son was."

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Cassius Reviews His General Tooth Extractions Procedure

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"Hi, my name's Cassius and I'm from Gresham. I came to Beacon Oral Surgery for an extraction procedure. The staff here were very nice. They took care of me and, like, helped me with all my needs. The doctors here are very nice and helpful and accommodating. My procedure was well and my experience here at Beacon Oral Surgeons was really nice. I would give Beacon 5 out of 5 stars."

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Ben Reviews His General Tooth Extractions Procedure

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"Hi, I'm Ben from Portland, and I came to Beacon Oral Surgeons for an extraction. When I first came to this practice, everybody made me feel like I was part of the family. My doctor was really attentive, and he is very professional. For me, the WUWTA videos, they really put my mind at ease. It's really cool that this practice sends those to the patients. The procedure went very well, and my recovery, it was very smooth, very easy. My quality of life has extremely improved since the surgery. My overall experience here, it was very wonderful. I would highly, highly recommend Beacon Oral Surgeons. Everyone here is just really the best."

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Jade Reviews Her General Tooth Extractions Procedure

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"Hi, I'm Jade from Camas, and I came to Beacon Oral Surgeons to have an extraction. When I first walked in the practice, they made me feel welcome, and I felt very comfortable. My doctor, he was really nice and really friendly. When I first saw him, he like acted like I already knew him. My procedure went really well, and the recovery happened really fast. It's really important to have a healthy smile because it's something that you want to look good. My overall experience with this practice was fantastic. I highly recommend Beacon Oral Surgeons. "

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