2300 FM 544 SUITE 240 WYLIE, TEXAS, 75098
Tooth Extractions
What are tooth extractions?
Extractions are done as a way to preserve your oral health and remove problematic teeth. In some cases, you may need to have teeth removed because of advanced gum disease. In other cases, you’ll need an extraction because you have an impacted wisdom tooth. We always perform extractions in our office in a safe, comfortable and relaxed manner at your own convenience.
Why are tooth extractions needed?
Extractions are often performed when there is no other way to save a tooth. Some teeth are simply an issue to your oral health, so it’s best to remove them before they’re allowed to cause issues with shifting, infection and intra-oral damage. Some of the reasons you may want or need an extraction include:
- Impacted wisdom teeth
- Loose or severely decayed teeth
- Teeth that are cracked or broken below the gum line
- Stubborn baby teeth
- You’re looking to avoid having additional treatment done
Have A Question?
If you have any questions, please fill out our contact form and one of our dedicated staff members will reach out to you shortly. If you need immediate assistance, call our office now.
Who is a candidate for a tooth extraction?
With the help of an examination, we can determine if you might need an extraction. Most patients who need an extraction can and should have the procedure done. Leaving a problem tooth intact can cause issues down the road with infections and abscesses. We will take x-rays to help in further identifying the need for an extraction.
WHat happens during the tooth removal procedure?
We first provide you with anesthetic or sedation of your choosing. We can discuss our sedation options with you during your consultation. Once you’re comfortable, we will loosen and remove the tooth. We may place sutures if they are needed to close the gums. We have you bite down on gauze to stop the bleeding. If you’ve been sedated, we will bring you to a recovery room to fully wake up. You should be brought home by a friend or relative if general sedation has been used. We provide our patients with important aftercare instructions that must be followed.
If you think you might need a tooth extraction, call our office today and we will be happy to get you in for an appointment.
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- Aetna
- Ameritas
- Dental Network of America (for Blue Cross Blue Shield dental)
- Cigna
- Delta
- GEHA Connection Dental
- Guardian
- Humana (pending)
- MetLife
- Principal
- Sunlife/Dental Health Alliance (pending)
- United Concordia & TriCare Dental Plan
- United Healthcare
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- MCNA
- DentaQuest
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Meet dr. Ganti
Dr. Ajay Ganti is a board-certified dual degree oral and maxillofacial surgeon who practices full scope oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Ganti earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine. He then matriculated into the Emory University School of Medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree (MD). Dr. Ganti completed his surgical residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Emory University Hospital, with advanced training in dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, bone grafting, facial trauma, orthognathic surgery and reconstructive surgery. In addition, he completed a General Surgery internship within the Emory University Department of Surgery.
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8AM - 4PM
Tuesday
8AM - 4PM
Wednesday
8AM - 4PM
Thursday
8AM - 4PM
Friday
8AM - 2PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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2300 FM 544 SUITE 240
WYLIE, TEXAS, 75098
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