You and Drs. Rekos, Border, Vergara or Porr 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. Rekos, Border, Vergara or Porr 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.
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- DEAN MORMAN
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byDEAN MORMANon
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Cory is outstanding. She is a true asset to your company.
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I was able to work with Cory to schedule a time that fit my schedule.
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I have been a patient of ColumbusOMS for 20+ years. They have always been outstanding.
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Dr Border is outstanding. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs an excellent oral surgeon.
From the time I called and spoke with Cory, outstanding, to set up an appointment that fit my schedule and theirs everything surpassed all my expectations. I have been a patient of ColumbusOMS for 20+ years and the office is running even more efficiently than ever. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
- Gordon K
5 out of 5 stars
byGordon Kon
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Extraction
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Cory is outstanding. She is a true asset to your company.
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I was able to work with Cory to schedule a time that fit my schedule.
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10 - 15 Minutes.
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I have been a patient of ColumbusOMS for 20+ years. They have always been outstanding.
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Dr Border is outstanding. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs an excellent oral surgeon.
Patient Testimonial
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Extraction
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Everyone was very kind and helpful. The procedure was quick and they made my daughter feel safe.
- Baylee B
5 out of 5 stars
byBaylee Bon
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Extraction
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We had a great experience with Dr. V. She was very personable and showed great care in following up to make sure my son did well after his procedure. Will definitely refer and return!
- Kristina L
5 out of 5 stars
byKristina Lon
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Extraction
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Very professional they explained things Very well did a great job in my extraction
- Ashley J
5 out of 5 stars
byAshley Jon
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Extraction
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Dr Vergara was amazing! So patient and kind- all questions answered! She was so attentive to my comfort during the procedure and even called me that evening to be sure I was doing well! Highly recommend!
- BettyAnn C
5 out of 5 stars
byBettyAnn Con
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Extraction
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Dr. Vergara and her team were exceptional in professionalism, competence, and caring in extracting one of my wisdom teeth. Thank you for taking such good care of me!
- George M
5 out of 5 stars
byGeorge Mon
Procedure
Extraction
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Patient Testimonial
Procedure
Extraction
Was This Your First Visit?
Yes
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Yes
Would You Recommend Us To A Friend?
Yes
Courtesy / Friendliness Shown To You By Our Staff Over The Phone:
Rating: 5
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I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Border and his incredible team. After calling six other oral surgeons who told me the earliest availability was a month out, I was beginning to lose hope—until I reached Dr. Border’s office. Not only did he personally come in on his day off to help me with a painful tooth extraction, but the compassion and professionalism he showed were truly unmatched.
From the moment I walked into the office, I could tell I was in excellent hands. The facility was clean, modern, and welcoming. His team was incredibly organized, efficient, and kind—everything ran like a well-oiled machine, which made a stressful situation so much easier.
Dr. Border’s commitment to patient care is extraordinary. The fact that he made time for me when no one else would speaks volumes about his dedication. His gentle manner and clear communication put me at ease, and the procedure went smoothly thanks to his skill and experience.
If you're looking for an oral surgeon who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond, Dr. Border is the one. I’m deeply grateful for the care I received and recommend him without hesitation!
- Matt F
5 out of 5 stars
byMatt Fon
Procedure
Extraction
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Patient Reviews
My daughter got all 4 wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Border. Everything went really smooth from making appointments to communicating instructions, initial assessments, estimates and procedure day. Everything was clear and on point. The office staff were friendly and helpful. Dr. Border was great! Would definitely come back. Thank you.
Enrika A.
Doctor Victoria Vergara did an amazing job on the implant surgery. She and her team took time to explain everything about the surgery and she even called the evening after the surgery to check up on me! She is an ACE (Always Caring for Everyone)!!!
Anonymous
I had a severe abscess and needed an extraction. Dr. Rekos and his caring staff stayed after hours to take care of me. Then later Dr. Rekos placed an implant. I highly recommend this office and will always appreciate how kind they were to me. Thank you so much!
Terrie H.
A great experience with Dr. Rekos! Professional, pleasant, efficient, and skilled.
Tom D.
Dr. Border and his staff were INCREDIBLE! Excellent service! He managed to extract my tooth within 5 minutes pain free! I've never had a dentist remove my teeth so clean and effortlessly and never felt a thing! Thank you again for getting me in the same day and taking care of my tooth ache!
Anonymous
Dr. Border and his office were awesome. They made my son feel at ease before getting all four of his wisdom teeth out. He went in right on time. and they called us fifty minutes later to come and get him in recovery. Excellent service and staff!
