Tooth Extractions Lake Charles LA
You and Dr. Boudreaux or Dr. Fisher 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. Boudreaux or Fisher 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”.
Do You Need a Tooth Extracted?
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Lake Charles Oral Surgery Specialists
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Super doctor and staff manners and personal courtesy. Very professional and social. Great knowledge of and performance of all procedures.
- John L
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Great service
- Nicolas M
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Staff made sure I understood the procedure before and after. They are very concerned about my comfort during the procedure and made my daughter feel at ease as well.
- Shirley R
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First class operation.
- Marion B
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Everyone was very nice and helpful. I had to reschedule my referral scheduled appointment and this was done without any issues. I had very little wait time at my consult appointment and no wait time for my procedure appointment. My procedure was clearly explained to me. My detailed expenses were shared and printed out. I had a great experience!
- Brandi V
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Very pleased with the staff and doctor. Luckily for me, it ended up being a simple extraction, but I would highly recommended the folks at LCOS!
- bruce m
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Everyone was very helpful
- April R
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Treating doctor was patient and wonderful. Staff was friendly and very welcoming
- Latessa L
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The staff is amazing and very sweet! Dr Fisher was the best and very quick at removing 4 of my teeth!
- Kimberly G
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I will pray for them for the rest of my life they took such good care of my boy. With Doens syndrome
- James T
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My appointments (evaluation and extraction) were completely professional, courteous and timely! I could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you Samantha S. For recommending.
- Mary E
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First time client with LCOS and would highly recommend. Entire staff was most helpful, professional and courteous. I was very impressed and will definitely return if any future needs are required. Thank you Dr. Fisher and your entire staff !!!
- Debbie B
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Friendly. Knowledgeable. Professional. Kind!!
- Gladys M
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I am a nervous senior citizen. Dr Boudreaux and his staff are patient, kind and caring. I will not let anyone else touch me.
- Connie P
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Everyone here is friendly and courteous. Everything about the procedure went well. Had no problems at all.
- Sandra F
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When I arrived for the extractions, I was ushered into the surgery room within a few minutes of arrival. Almost immediately I received the intravenous sedation. Within seconds I was "out." The next thing I knew I was being transported out to my wife's car for the trip home. Not a moment wasted. And I very much appreciate the sedation sequence, starting at bedtime the night before.
- Stephen T
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Dr. Fisher and his nursing staff are excellent; courteous and well-trained.
- Lawrence W
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Dr Boudreaux and all his staff are awesome. I will see them again.
- April
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Dr. Rawleigh Fisher and his staff made the process of a tooth extraction as painless as possible. They were very friendly and helpful through out the entire process.
- Matthew E
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Dr. Fisher and his staff were great. I would recommend their services to anyone.
- Mike H