Sometimes there just isn’t an alternative. The tooth is broken at or near the gumline, root canal therapy has failed and infection has returned, etc. The tooth needs to GO!
Dr Timmerman has many methods to help. One of the newer approaches is with a unique instrument called “Physic Forceps”. These allow the removal of a tooth without “collateral damage”. By using leverage and forces not normally used, teeth can be removed more quickly, and without the normal trauma, post operative pain is severely reduced.
If you have a tooth that needs to come out, call 206-241-5533!