Tooth Extractions
You and Dr. Zwickey or Dr. Allen may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease, or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
The removal of a single tooth can lead to problems related to your chewing ability, problems with your jaw joint, and shifting teeth, which can have a major impact on your dental health.
To avoid these complications, in most cases, Drs. Zwickey or Allen will discuss alternatives to extractions as well as replacement of the extracted tooth.
The Tooth Extraction Process
At the time of extraction the doctor will need to numb your tooth, jaw bone and gums that surround the area with a local anesthetic.
During the extraction process you will feel a lot of pressure. This is from the process of firmly rocking the tooth in order to widen the socket for removal.
You feel the pressure without pain as the anesthetic has numbed the nerves stopping the transference of pain, yet the nerves that transmit pressure are not profoundly affected.
If you do feel pain at any time during the extraction please let us know right away.
Sectioning a Tooth
Some teeth require sectioning. This is a very common procedure done when a tooth is so firmly anchored in its socket or the root is curved and the socket can’t expand enough to remove it. The doctor simply cuts the tooth into sections then removes each section one at a time.
After Tooth Extraction
For details on home care after tooth extraction, see the page “After Extractions” under “Surgical Instructions”.
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Patient Review from Sharon M
Wonderful practice the staff and doctors are awesome I had an extraction and it was painless and the dr let me know exactly what he was doing as he went along it was the best experience for an unpleasant procedure
- Sharon M
Patient Review from Michele M
Dr. Zwickey, along with his caring staff, could not have been any kinder to my 89-year-old mother, who has always suffered with severe anxiety when it comes to dentists. In fact, I honestly can’t remember when she ever visited one. Their overall professionalism put us both at ease, and she has recovered completely in less time than was anticipated. We would both highly recommend West Georgia Oral Surgery to our friends and family.
- Michele M
Patient Review from Carol M
Dr. Allen was great, walked through the entire process as he was doing it.
- Carol M
Patient Review from James F
Did a great job, I had 3 teeth extracted and i felt no pain and was out of the office in under an hour.
- James F
Patient Review from Brian J
I can not say enough about the quality of care and overall amazing experience I have had personally . My wife also had all her work done by Dr. Allen and to this day still raves about the care and quality she received. As someone who has some dental anxiety the entire staff made my visits stress free and they even went above and beyond to work me in on one visit and still kept the wait time to under 10 minutes and got me pain free and taken care of in no time. I will be returning for future work !!!!
- Brian J
Patient Review from Mike C
I needed an emergency extraction, and was in a lot of pain. They had taken me immediately and the staff were caring, professional, and kind. They were also very reassuring because I am extremely afraid of going to any dentist, let alone an oral surgeon! I experienced zero pain, and they explained everything thoroughly to my wife on how to take care of me, and answered all her questions. Or so she tells me; I was a little out of it at that point ;). Would HIGHLY recommend! Dr. Allen was great and I will never go anywhere else.
- Mike C
Patient Review from Chris K
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- Chris K
Patient Review from Reba M
Dr Allen is confident, kind and professional. I felt trust in his ability as a professional upon first meeting him. He eased my mind of worry when I needed teeth extracted. His kind and professional staff set a warm and welcoming environment. I would highly recommend Dr Allen and his staff to anyone in need of oral surgery.
- Reba M
Patient Review from Charles L
Thanks Dr. Zwickey and your trusted assistant for relieving me of my severe tooth pain. Your assistant Rock and I wish that I had gotten her name. She was awesome! I postponed getting my problem tooth extracted for almost a year due to the deadly virus (COVID 19), but I had to take measures to get my tooth extracted once the pain began getting the best of me. My oral surgery was done in an exemplary fashion, and I now have No pain! Dr. Zwickey and his assistant made me feel very comfortable, and they were professional and courteous. I'm happy to have chosen West Georgia Oral and Facial Surgery, and I recommend you to all of my family and friends.
- Charles L
Patient Review from Geraldine H
Great experience, wonderful staff, Dr. Allen is a GOD send.
- Geraldine H
Patient Review from Heather W
From start to finish Dr. Allen and his team were great. My son had his wisdom teeth extracted. On the day of his procedure we were in and out in less than a hour. The staff explained all the aftercare instructions and also called to check on us after. Dr. Allen also personally called to check on my son; he was very thorough in making sure everything went as planned. I would highly recommend Dr. Allen for wisdom teeth extraction! Thank you for such a great job!
- Heather W
Patient Review from Clement K
Morgan Martin and Brooke were so great at there jobs they kept me calm when I really was so scared having three teeth pulled Dr. Allen did a wonderful job getting my teeth out no pain at all through the whole process he is such a great doctor. If I ever have to use them again he is the one I want always Thank You staff for being so kind to me I was treated like a million dollars
- Clement K
Patient Review from Robert C
My total experience was positive. I would not hesitate to refer a friend there and would certainly go back to them should the need arise.
- Robert C
Patient Review from Tracy J
West Ga you were great.... such a great experience. Got us in sooner by putting us on a call list. Went over everything and explained everything made time for us listened and answered all my questions. They were very caring and made you feel at ease and comfortable. Everything went smoothly. And later that evening even called to check and see how my daughter was doing. WEST GA HAS AN AMAZING TEAM AND DR. LEE YOU ARE GREAT.... ALL OF THE STAFF WAS AWESOME.... I CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THE GREAT EXPERIENCE WE HAD!!!!! #1 PLACE TO GO.....Only thing wrong was they did not take our insurance so had to pay out of pocket....WEST GA YOU WILL BE THE PLACE WE GO BACK TO.. I JUST CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!!!!!
- Tracy J
Patient Review from Bonnie-Jean H
I was impressed with the staff. The dental assistant that worked with me was kind and efficient. She gave me good information and put me at ease. I felt like I was in good hands. Dr. Zwickey was friendly and gave me good information and options. I felt I could trust him. When I had the extractions he put me at ease and showed concerned that I was comfortable. I had a great experience and very little pain, it was barely uncomfortable. I would choose this office again and have recommended them to my brother. I liked the staff of this office and the dental assistant was very personable, caring and good at her job. The dentist was excellent. absolutely five stars out of five. Would give more if I could.
- Bonnie-Jean H
Patient Review from Constance L
Great experience. D. Z and staff were courteous.
- Constance L
Patient Review from Wanda R
Pretty fast and easy for having two teeth pulled
- Wanda R
Patient Review from Wanda R
Jennie was an absolute delight! She was with me during the whole prep through the escort to the car. She calmed my nerves, administered the IV and anesthesia. She was very friendly and calming. I thank God for placing her in my path for this procedure.
- Wanda R
Patient Review from Clement K
The whole staff was amazing they treated me like a king the doctor was so great he never hurt me at all hope I don’t have to use them again but if I do they are the only one that I would go to
- Clement K
Patient Review from Mary
Great I felt completely relaxed
- Mary