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?
Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Boudreaux is awesome and very easy to talk to. What always gets me is how he personally calls you to check on you and he is there if you need. I would recommend he and the staff to anyone. Hanna is wonderful, so sweet and attentive.
- Tyler C
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I highly recommend Dr Boudreaux and his staff. They are true professionals and very nice. Dr. Boudreaux was very knowledgeable and demonstrated incredible skills as a dentist. I am impressed. Along with this, I was treated with respect and dignity. Dr Boudreaux and his staff also have a good bedside manner. From my experience, I highly recommend Dr Boudreaux.
- Mark K
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This procedure was done on my teenage daughter, and everyone was so kind and attentive to her and made her feel comfortable. Dr Boudreau even called later in the afternoon to check up and see how she was doing! Great place for nervous kids!
- Terry A
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The whole staff was Professional, kind and caring. They made me feel comfortable with the procedure to have this painful abscessed crown tooth extracted. I recommend Dr. Boudreaux and the whole staff to anyone.
- Tyrella H
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I appreciated Dr. BOUDREAUX taking time to cover my treatment plan, He was not rushed. Kind, courteous doctor. He is a skilled oral surgeon.
- Rebecca Y
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Doctor Boudreaux was awesome, I would recommend him to anyone, he even call to check on later on, WHO DOES THAT…..all of his staff is awesome, a great experience.
- Geraldine R
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Everyone was very professional and fast. 10/10 experience and if needed I will go back!
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I received excellent and courteous service and highly recommend Lake Charles Oral Surgery.
- Debbie H
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I am well pleased with the services I received at Lake Charles Oral Surgery. From first contact to set up appointment to end of procedure(crown popped off wisdom tooth and tooth needed to be extracted), I found all staff to be efficient, courteous, friendly and professional. Dr. Boudreaux was awesome! He even called me later in the day to check up on me. I appreciated that. Overall, my experience was very positive. I would highly recommend this facility, Dr. Donald Boudreaux and staff. I wi definitely use their services again
- Sharon H
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Great as usual. Dr Boudreaux even called to check on me. Very kind. Wonderful service
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You all done great. Could not ask for any better. Thank you. Dr Boudreaux was great. I am very satisfied the way he treated me.
- Betty B
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I would not go anywhere else. I am taking prolia for osteoporosis and extraction of teeth is not routine. He has special problems to deal with. I didn't have any problems last time and do not foresee any this time.
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Awesome place...great staff...first class treatment!!
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Great office staff and visit.
- Robert C
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Everything went great. Doctor checked in. Not much pain. Extremely pleased
- Kyle J
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I can’t take pain meds because of an addiction I had in the past and Dr Boudreaux and staff have done the very best they could to make sure I was in the least pain possible. I had 2 big teeth way in the back pulled yesterday morning and I woke up today with a little soreness but that’s it. Thank you guys so much.
- Micah W