Tooth Extraction in Tacoma

Tooth Extractions Near You

At MK Periodontics and Implants in Tacoma, WA, tooth extraction isn't just about removing a damaged tooth. It's about evaluating the whole picture, including your oral microbiome, your systemic health, your future tooth replacement goals, and your priorities. Our board-certified periodontists offer a biologically gentle and surgically precise experience for patients who seek more than just treatment. They want outcomes that support their long-term vitality and align with their overall wellness goals.

We understand that the decision to extract a tooth is often emotional and complex. That's why our team provides comprehensive care grounded in compassion, clarity, and clinical expertise.

What Are Dental Implants?

During your visit to our practice, your doctor will spend time answering your questions and providing open and honest guidance about dental implants.

It helps to know the basics before exploring your options. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that our periodontists can surgically place below the gum line. Each implant can anchor one or more crowns, and several implants can work together to support a new, entire arch of teeth.

Dental implants give Tacoma patients an alternative to crown caps and dental bridges. The treatment conserves neighboring teeth, is durable and natural-looking, and restores much of your original tooth's function.

Why Choose a Periodontist for Tooth Extractions?

General dentists perform most tooth extractions in Tacoma. Still, when you need a solution tailored to complex oral health needs or long-term systemic wellness, a specialist makes all the difference.At MK Periodontics and Implants:

• Our periodontists complete three years of advanced training beyond dental school to master procedures like surgical extractions, bone preservation, and soft-tissue reconstruction.
• We use protocols that promote the body's natural healing processes and protect your bone, tissue, and oral microbiome.
• We create a judgment-free, culturally diverse environment where your goals and preferences drive every decision.

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Whether you're seeking a second opinion, exploring tooth replacement options, or proactively managing a compromised tooth, you'll find a trusted partner here.

What Is A Tooth Extraction?

Tooth extraction near you is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. At MK Perio, this is done only when conservative therapies have been ruled out, and preservation is no longer possible. Our approach prioritizes:

• Bone and tissue preservation using advanced techniques such as socket grafting
• Minimally invasive surgical protocols that reduce trauma and speed healing
• Planning for long-term wellness, including options for future implants, bridges, or natural maintenance

When Is Tooth Extraction Necessary?

We believe in saving natural teeth whenever possible. But in some cases, removal is the healthiest choice:

• Severe periodontal disease or bone loss
• Deep decay or infection that cannot be resolved with endodontic treatment
• Fractured or damaged teeth beyond repair
• Teeth impeding orthodontic movement or oral surgery
• Retained primary or impacted teeth
• Biologic burden impacting overall wellness or inflammatory conditions

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As a periodontal practice, we evaluate not just the tooth, but also how infection or dysfunction may be contributing to fatigue, systemic inflammation, immune compromise, or functional instability.

The Initial Visit: What to Expect

Your first step is a comprehensive initial visit that includes the time, insight, and surgical expertise of a specialist who takes your full-body health seriously. During your visit:

• We perform a comprehensive periodontal evaluation, not just a tooth exam.
• You receive advanced imaging, including digital X-rays and 3D CBCT if needed.
• Your provider walks you through biological risk factors, medical history, oral health goals, and future treatment planning.
• You leave with a written care plan and detailed post-treatment instructions for enhanced healing.

How We Support Your Healing: Post-Extraction Aftercare

We believe in the body's ability to heal with the right support. That's why our post-extraction care includes:

• Socket preservation and bone grafting to maintain bone volume for potential future implants
• Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) or regenerative biologics (when applicable) to promote tissue healing
• Ongoing supportive periodontal therapy with our EMS Perio Flow device—a pain-free cleaning method using erythritol powder that removes harmful bacteria while protecting delicate tissue
• Nutritional guidance and integrative health tools to support systemic recovery
• Referrals to trusted wellness practitioners if systemic inflammation or immune issues are impacting your healing

Do I Need to Replace My Tooth After an Extraction?

Not always, but we'll talk about your options during your visit. The most common options include:

• Dental Implants, including zirconia implant options for biocompatibility
• Bridges for tooth gaps that don't require implant anchoring
• Leaving the space open, which may be a valid option depending on bite, aesthetics, and adjacent tooth support

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Our focus is on long-term stability and delivering honest, customized advice.

Our Approach to Whole-Body Health

Everything we do is rooted in your oral health wellness, not just symptom treatment. At MK Periodontics and Implants, your care is:

• Customized

You are not a template. Your age, biology, goals, and values all matter.

• Preventive

We act early to stop further damage and optimize longevity.

• Collaborative

We coordinate with your other healthcare providers to support whole-body outcomes.

• Evidence-based

We follow clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration.

Benefits of Tooth Extraction

Once you're ready, your doctor can perform a tooth extraction near you to:

• Take out a damaged tooth.

Even the best dental care may not save a severely diseased or injured tooth. Tooth extraction can prevent ongoing discomfort, gum disease, and long-term oral health problems.

• Support denture placement

By extracting unhealthy teeth, we can create a strong foundation for patients who will be wearing dentures.

• Make room for teeth in the dental arch.

Our practice works closely with several Tacoma orthodontists, who commonly refer patients to us for tooth extraction. Treatment can provide more room in the dental arch, improving a patient's smile and function.

• Exposing teeth beneath the gums

Sometimes, a person's tooth doesn't erupt properly from the gums. Our periodontists can uncover these teeth so that they can move into their proper position.

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