Extractions
At Cornerstone Dental Missoula, we understand that needing a tooth removed can feel stressful. Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure where a tooth is carefully and safely removed from its socket when it’s damaged, decayed, or impacting your oral health and comfort. Our team uses modern techniques and effective local anesthesia to keep you comfortable and relaxed throughout the process.
Reasons for Extractions
Dentistry is focused on preserving oral health and comfort so you can live well and eat comfortably. Extractions are recommended only as a last resort to protect your health or relieve pain, and we approach this decision with great care.
When an extraction is recommended, it means the tooth can no longer function properly or poses a risk to your overall oral health. There are several reasons a tooth may need to be removed, including severe decay that has reached the tooth’s roots, advanced infection or abscess, significant damage from trauma or fracture, overcrowding that places stress on surrounding teeth and the jaw, or impacted teeth that fail to fully erupt from the gums. In these cases, removing the tooth can relieve pain, prevent further complications, and protect the health of neighboring teeth and tissues.
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Lindsay Rogers DDS
Missoula dentist Dr. Lindsay Rogers grew up in rural North Dakota on her family's farm. She earned her degree in zoology from North Dakota State ...
Dr. Whitney Fisher DMD
Dr. Whitney Fisher grew up in Butte, Montana. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Montana Tech, and then went ...
Dr. Margaree Carr DMD
Dr. Margaree Carr grew up outside Chicago, IL and made the move to Montana after several years in St. Louis, MO. ...