The town of Crystal Lake is filled with friendly faces, and we love to keep our community smiling. When a tooth is beyond saving through other means, extraction is recommended to protect the remaining teeth. Dr. Lehman and Dr. Menis have decades of experience providing a wide range of procedures, including the surgical removal of teeth. After your extraction procedure, we will be happy to discuss options for tooth replacement, such as dental implants or the full-arch restoration procedure.
Tooth Extraction Process
General tooth extraction is typically an outpatient procedure that can often be performed using local anesthesia. When you come to see us for a consultation, we may take 3D scans of your mouth and face to get more detailed images of your condition. In every case, our team will make sure that you are at ease and comfortable before your treatment takes place. Please let us know if you are feeling anxious so that we can provide you with additional anesthesia or sedation options.
For teeth that are visible above the gum line and not impacted, your oral surgeon will typically use a special tool to loosen the tooth before removing it with forceps. For extractions that are more complicated, or if your tooth is impacted (trapped beneath the gums, either under the gum tissue and/or bone), your oral surgeon may need to make a small incision in your gums or remove a small amount of bone to extract the tooth. After the procedure, your surgeon may use stitches to close the incision.
You will receive detailed pre- and post-operative instructions from our office that will outline everything you need to know about what to do before and after your procedure. Following these instructions will help to ensure you have an optimal experience and result.
When Are Extractions Recommended?
If other restorative options such as crowns, fillings, and root canals have failed to repair the tooth, or if the affected tooth is threatening the health of the surrounding teeth, it may be time to have a tooth removed.
You may need an extraction if you are experiencing any of the following:
- Tooth crowding
- Failed restorative treatments
- Extreme tooth damage
- An impacted tooth
- Advanced gum disease
- A severe infection or tooth decay
- A malformed tooth
Hear From General Tooth Extraction Patients
These patients can tell you about the firsthand experience undergoing general tooth extraction at our office.
Reviews From Our General Tooth Extraction Patients
Richard Reviews His General Tooth Extraction Procedure
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Richard
General Tooth Extraction
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"My name is Richard, I live in Sun City Huntley, and I came to Dr. Menis for multiple extractions. Dr. Menis is excellent—knows what he’s doing, cares about what he’s doing. He did an excellent job. My overall experience with Dr. Menis was outstanding. If you need oral surgery, this is the place to go."
Dana Reviews Her General Tooth Extraction Procedure
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Dana
General Tooth Extraction
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"Hi, my name is Dana, and I live in Cary. I came to Lehman and Menis Oral Surgery so that both of my daughters could have extractions. The staff, when I first entered the office, made me feel very welcomed. They were all very friendly and very helpful. Dr. Menis—he is very personable, very experienced, very focused on his patients from the second he walks in the room. The procedures were much faster than I had expected. My overall experience here was absolutely wonderful. With a child with special needs, I definitely would recommend and trust Lehman and Menis."
Lexi Reviews Her General Tooth Extraction Procedure
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Lexi
General Tooth Extraction
Patient
"My name is Lexi. I live in Cary. I came to see Dr. Menis for extractions. It was very welcoming here. The team is very sweet. They did take very good care of me. Dr. Menis is very nice. When I first came in, I think he could tell I was very, very nervous, and he was able to calm my nerves. It was very nice to be here and have him be the doctor taking care of me. My overall experience here is very good. If you live in Algonquin and you need a great oral surgeon, come see Dr. Menis."
Stuti Reviews Her General Tooth Extraction Procedure
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Stuti
General Tooth Extraction
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"My name is Stuti, and I live in Bartlett, Illinois. I came to Dr. Lehman and Menis for sinus lift, dental implant, and extractions. The team is very welcoming. The doctors are very compassionate. They answered all the questions. They went over every little detail. My first experience with Dr. Lehman and Menis was fantastic. If you’re living in Carpentersville, Illinois, and you’re looking for oral surgery, I highly, highly recommend Dr. Lehman and Menis Dental Implant and Oral Surgery Specialists."