Oral Surgery & Extractions
When Removing a Tooth Is the Right Decision.
Not every tooth can or should be saved. When extraction is the right path forward, Campo Dentistry approaches it with the same careful evaluation and planning as any other treatment.
When a Tooth May Need to Be Removed
Extraction is a last resort — not a default.
A tooth may need to come out when decay or infection has advanced beyond what a filling or crown can address, when a restoration has failed and the tooth underneath can no longer support another repair, or when crowding calls for more room. In each case, the goal is the same: only remove a tooth once the evaluation shows there isn't a better way to save it.
That evaluation comes first. Extraction isn't the automatic answer to a problem tooth, and it isn't something to avoid at all costs either — it's a decision made after a real look at the tooth, the surrounding bone, and what will serve you best long term.
Wisdom Teeth
Why evaluation matters.
Wisdom teeth are commonly evaluated because of how they tend to come in: crowded against neighboring teeth, partially or fully impacted below the gumline, or positioned in a way that makes them difficult to clean. Left unaddressed, that can affect the health of the teeth next to them.
Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out — some erupt in a healthy position and cause no issues at all. Evaluation, including a look at their position and how they're developing, determines the appropriate course. Campo Dentistry offers wisdom tooth extractions as part of that evaluation.
What to Expect
An evaluation first, then a plan for the tooth in front of us.
Before any extraction, we examine the tooth, review imaging, and talk through why extraction is being considered and what the alternatives are, if any exist. If extraction is the right call, we walk you through what the visit involves and what to expect afterward, so you know what you're walking into before you're in the chair.
After Extraction
Considering your options.
When an extracted tooth needs to be replaced, the right choice depends on the location, the bone support at the site, and your long-term goals.
Dental Implants
Replace the root as well as the visible tooth, anchored directly in the jawbone. More on dental implants →
Dentures & Partials
Removable options that can replace one tooth, several teeth, or a full arch. More on dentures & partials →
Implant-Supported Dentures
A denture stabilized by implants, for patients missing most or all of their teeth in an arch. More on implant-supported dentures →
Have a tooth that's been causing problems?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Campo to evaluate your situation and find out what the right next step looks like for you.