{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-single-procedure-without-videos-js","path":"/general-tooth-extraction/","result":{"data":{"allProcedures":{"edges":[{"node":{"title":"general-tooth-extraction","name":"Tooth Extractions","nameSingular":"Tooth Extraction","metaTitle":"Tooth Extraction in Mount Pleasant, SC","metaDescription":"If you need a tooth extracted in Mount Pleasant, SC, Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina provides this service in our state-of-the-art office and offers several anesthesia options for your comfort. ","hearFromXPatientsBlurb":null,"body":"# Tooth Extractions \n\n## Extracting a Tooth in the Best Interest of Your Oral Health\n\nOne of the reasons why Mount Pleasant is so pleasant is because everyone smiles so much. Our goal is to help our community members smile and keep their smiles healthy for years to come. \n\nDental professionals work hard to save a natural tooth, but when a tooth is beyond saving, extraction is recommended. You may need a tooth extraction if you are experiencing tooth crowding, unrepairable tooth damage, an impacted tooth, gum disease, severe infection, or a malformed tooth.\n\n<h3>Mount Pleasant’s Tooth Extraction Specialist</h3>\n\n<a href=\"/matthew-r-barefoot-dds-md/\" title=\"Meet your oral surgeon Dr. Barefoot\">Dr. Matthew Barefoot</a> is board-certified and highly experienced in tooth extraction procedures. We offer many options for tooth replacement after a tooth has been extracted, including <a href=\"/dental-implants-in-mount-pleasant-sc/\" title=\"Learn more about dental implants in Mount Pleasant, SC \">dental implants</a>, <a href=\"/dental-implants-in-mount-pleasant-sc/full-arch-restoration/\" title=\"Learn more about full-arch restoration in Mount Pleasant, SC\">full-arch restoration</a>, and other custom solutions. \n\nWhen you come to our practice for a consultation, Dr. Barefoot will perform a complete oral examination, <a href=\"/3d-imaging/\" title=\"Learn more about 3D imaging\">3D CBCT scans</a>, and create a treatment plan just for you. Feel free to <a href=\"/contact-us-in-mount-pleasant-sc/\" title=\"Contact our office in Mount Pleasant, SC\">contact</a> us today to request an appointment. \n\n<h3>The Tooth Extraction Process</h3>\n\nIn general, a simple tooth extraction is a minor outpatient procedure performed using <a href=\"/anesthesia-options/\" title=\"Learn more about local anesthesia\">local anesthesia</a>. If you are anxious about dental procedures, be sure to let us know so that we can offer additional <a href=\"/anesthesia-options/\" title=\"View your anesthesia options\">anesthesia or sedation options</a> for your comfort. \n\nIf a tooth is not impacted and is visible above the gum line, Dr. Barefoot will loosen the tooth before removing it with forceps. For more complicated extractions, Dr. Barefoot will make a small incision in the gums and may remove a small amount of bone to extract the tooth. \n\nYou will receive detailed <a href=\"/instructions/\" title=\"View our pre- and post-operative instructions for general tooth extractions\">pre- and post-operative instructions</a> from our office with all of the information about what to do before and after your tooth extraction procedure. Following these instructions will aid in your recovery.","schemaPage":null}}]},"relatedReviews":{"nodes":[{"title":"Mike","reviewerName":"Mike","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-mike-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Mike, and I live on the Isle of Palms, and I had an extraction with Dr. Barefoot. I was referred by my family dentist. Dr. Barefoot and his staff were very, very accommodating to me. They explained everything verbatim, and I was surprised with how fast it went and how painless it was. It was very, very comfortable, and I had an excellent experience, and I would highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"M"},{"title":"dental-implants-charleston-sc-jennifer","reviewerName":"Jennifer","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-jennifer-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, I’m Jennifer from Charleston, South Carolina. I had an implant and an extraction from Dr. Barefoot. It’s a very welcoming environment. The staff makes you feel comfortable from the minute you walk in the door to the minute that they call and check on you after your procedure. I wasn’t nervous before I came in because of the awareness that they gave me for the procedure. We followed the doctor’s instructions. Recovery went very well, and I’m very satisfied with the results. I highly recommend Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialists of South Carolina.","gender":"F"},{"title":"dental-implants-hanahan-sc-marie","reviewerName":"Marie","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-marie-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Marie, I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and I’ve had teeth extracted and implants placed by Dr. Barefoot. Dr. Barefoot’s office is so inviting and warm. The entire staff is friendly and accommodating to anything you need. Dr. Barefoot is an excellent oral surgeon. Really, I didn’t feel pain at all. Everything fit beautifully, and I’ve had no problems eating, no problems speaking—I feel wonderful with it all over. To my friends and family in Hanahan and Goose Creek, I highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"oral-surgery-north-charleston-sc-mary","reviewerName":"Mary","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-mary-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name’s Mary, and I live in Charleston, South Carolina, and I had extractions with Dr. Barefoot. The office is really friendly here. I was really nervous before I came in, but they walked me through everything they were going to do, so I felt a lot better. The staff here is very easy to talk to and comforting. The procedure went really well, and my mouth isn’t crowded anymore, and my dentist says that my teeth look very straight. For my friends and family in North Charleston and Isle of Palms, I recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Ronnie","reviewerName":"Ronnie","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-ronnie-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Ronnie. I live in Awendaw. I came to see Dr. Barefoot for extractions and also implants. I was having pain in my teeth. Several of them were deteriorating, so of course, they had to be extracted and needed implants to replace them. Dr. Barefoot’s very professional. He explained all the procedures, and I was very happy with the outcome. The procedure was very successful. I love my implants. I have teeth again, so everything’s good. I highly recommend Oral Surgery Specialists of South Carolina.","gender":"M"},{"title":"oral-surgery-hanahan-sc-sally","reviewerName":"Sally","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-sally-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, I’m Sally. I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. I came to Dr. Barefoot’s office for an extraction. Dr. Barefoot is a great doctor, and I am very satisfied with the work that he did for me. The procedure went incredibly well. My recovery was so much easier than I ever dreamed it would be. I really had no pain, I just took it easy. I had a great experience here with Dr. Barefoot, and I would highly recommend him.","gender":"F"}]},"allReviews":{"nodes":[{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-north-charleston-sc-carolyn","reviewerName":"Carolyn","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-carolyn-mom-of-wisdom-teeth--mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Carolyn, and I’m from Mount Pleasant, and I came to see Dr. Barefoot for my daughter’s extraction of her wisdom teeth. I was a little nervous before her procedure, but Dr. Barefoot and the staff certainly put our mind at ease. This office was great—wonderful staff, friendly. Dr. Barefoot is very knowledgeable in oral surgery, and he’s very nice. I had a great experience here and would highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Heather","reviewerName":"Heather","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-heather-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Heather, I live in Johns Island, South Carolina, and I had dental implants placed with Dr. Barefoot. His staff is wonderful. The moment that you walk in the front door, the person sitting at the front desk always has a smile, always knows your name. After every surgical procedure with Dr. Barefoot, you’re provided with a written list of post-operative instructions. I followed all of these instructions, and I’m convinced that that’s why my procedures ended so successfully. I feel very confident. I can smile now. I no longer have the anxiety that I had before, and I know that if anything were to happen in the future, I know that I’ll figure it out with Dr. Barefoot and his staff. Overall, I’ve had an absolutely wonderful experience here with Dr. Barefoot and with his staff. I would, and I have, recommended him to several people.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Mike","reviewerName":"Mike","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-mike-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Mike, and I live on the Isle of Palms, and I had an extraction with Dr. Barefoot. I was referred by my family dentist. Dr. Barefoot and his staff were very, very accommodating to me. They explained everything verbatim, and I was surprised with how fast it went and how painless it was. It was very, very comfortable, and I had an excellent experience, and I would highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"M"},{"title":"dental-implants-charleston-sc-jennifer","reviewerName":"Jennifer","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-jennifer-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, I’m Jennifer from Charleston, South Carolina. I had an implant and an extraction from Dr. Barefoot. It’s a very welcoming environment. The staff makes you feel comfortable from the minute you walk in the door to the minute that they call and check on you after your procedure. I wasn’t nervous before I came in because of the awareness that they gave me for the procedure. We followed the doctor’s instructions. Recovery went very well, and I’m very satisfied with the results. I highly recommend Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialists of South Carolina.","gender":"F"},{"title":"dental-implants-hanahan-sc-marie","reviewerName":"Marie","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-marie-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"My name is Marie, I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and I’ve had teeth extracted and implants placed by Dr. Barefoot. Dr. Barefoot’s office is so inviting and warm. The entire staff is friendly and accommodating to anything you need. Dr. Barefoot is an excellent oral surgeon. Really, I didn’t feel pain at all. Everything fit beautifully, and I’ve had no problems eating, no problems speaking—I feel wonderful with it all over. To my friends and family in Hanahan and Goose Creek, I highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Marshall","reviewerName":"Marshall","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-marshall-Frenectomy-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"3","year":"2020"},"quote":"I’m Marshall, I live in Mount Pleasant, and I had a frenectomy done with Dr. Barefoot. I needed a frenectomy because it was going to help keep my teeth straight. Before the procedure, he explained what they were going to be doing, so that helped me get a better understanding of it and be more calm about it. The staff was very welcoming. They all greeted me with smiles, and they made me feel comfortable. If you’re afraid, there’s not going to be any need to because they make you feel super calm about it. The surgery went well, and now my teeth are very straight. I had a great experience here, and I highly recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"M"},{"title":"oral-surgery-north-charleston-sc-mary","reviewerName":"Mary","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-mary-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name’s Mary, and I live in Charleston, South Carolina, and I had extractions with Dr. Barefoot. The office is really friendly here. I was really nervous before I came in, but they walked me through everything they were going to do, so I felt a lot better. The staff here is very easy to talk to and comforting. The procedure went really well, and my mouth isn’t crowded anymore, and my dentist says that my teeth look very straight. For my friends and family in North Charleston and Isle of Palms, I recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"wisdom-teeth-removal-charleston-sc-meredith","reviewerName":"Meredith","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-meredental-implantsth-wisdom-teeth--mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"I’m Meredith. I live in Mount Pleasant. I had my wisdom teeth removed with Dr. Barefoot. I love this practice. I felt extremely comfortable here. They were super friendly, and I just overall had a great experience. Dr. Barefoot did an amazing job with explaining. He definitely explained it well, so I understood what was going on. After the surgery, the recovery went great, and things are going well. I didn’t realize it’d be such a quick recovery. I had a great experience here, and I would one hundred percent recommend Dr. Barefoot.","gender":"F"},{"title":"Ronnie","reviewerName":"Ronnie","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-ronnie-extraction-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Ronnie. I live in Awendaw. I came to see Dr. Barefoot for extractions and also implants. I was having pain in my teeth. Several of them were deteriorating, so of course, they had to be extracted and needed implants to replace them. Dr. Barefoot’s very professional. He explained all the procedures, and I was very happy with the outcome. The procedure was very successful. I love my implants. I have teeth again, so everything’s good. I highly recommend Oral Surgery Specialists of South Carolina.","gender":"M"},{"title":"dental-implants-north-charleston-sc-paulina","reviewerName":"Paulina","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-paulina-dental-implants-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, my name is Paulina. I’m from Mount Pleasant. I had implants done with Dr. Barefoot. The atmosphere is very friendly. Everything is very straightforward, and I felt very comfortable here from the beginning. Before the surgery, I was a little nervous. The staff made me feel much better. The staff here is very friendly and makes you feel like you’re almost at home. Dr. Barefoot is a very friendly person. He made me feel very comfortable. I would recommend him as a doctor. I had a very good experience here, and I would recommend Dr. Barefoot for sure.","gender":"F"},{"title":"oral-surgery-hanahan-sc-sally","reviewerName":"Sally","reviewType":"Patient","reviewLanguage":"ENG","thumbnailPublicId":"OSSC/DEV/testimonial-carousel-sally-extraction-mount-pleasant-sc","monthYear":{"month":"1","year":"2020"},"quote":"Hi, I’m Sally. I live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. I came to Dr. Barefoot’s office for an extraction. Dr. Barefoot is a great doctor, and I am very satisfied with the work that he did for me. The procedure went incredibly well. My recovery was so much easier than I ever dreamed it would be. I really had no pain, I just took it easy. I had a great experience here with Dr. Barefoot, and I would highly recommend him.","gender":"F"}]}},"pageContext":{"title":"general-tooth-extraction","procedureName":["Tooth Extractions"],"procedureNameNot":"Tooth Extractions","searchHeading":"General Tooth Extraction","metaDescription":"If you need a tooth extracted in Mount Pleasant, SC, Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina provides this service in our state-of-the-art office and offers several anesthesia options for your comfort. ","url":"/general-tooth-extraction/","dateModified":"2021-11-04T22:41:59+00:00"}},"staticQueryHashes":["1455960862","289542747","2935755423","504262991"]}