ExtractionsIn Santa Monica
At Pearl Haus Dental Wellness Studio, extractions are approached with a balance of precision, compassion, and whole-body consideration. While many view tooth removal as a last resort, Dr. Wightman sees it as an opportunity to protect your overall wellbeing when a tooth is no longer serving your health.
Whether addressing non-restorable damage, advanced decay, or preparing for a more harmonious bite alignment, our extractions are planned through a biological lens, aiming to identify and resolve the root cause behind dental deterioration. Every decision is made with your long-term vitality in mind, using biocompatible methods that prioritize safety, healing, and minimal disruption to your body’s natural balance.
Why Would I Need A Tooth Extraction?
Extractions can be an essential step in restoring equilibrium to the mouth when a tooth is beyond saving. At Pearl Haus in Santa Monica, CA, we consider the structural, immune, and systemic impact of keeping compromised teeth. Infections, failed root canals, or crowding aren’t isolated dental problems, they can act as inflammatory triggers throughout the body.
Removing these stressors can alleviate chronic issues and create a healthier foundation for restorative care, such as ceramic implants or orthodontics. With advanced diagnostics and a spa-like setting, Dr. Wightman ensures this procedure is as gentle, informed, and personalized as possible, supporting not only oral health but your full-body wellness journey.
Did you know…
Tooth infections can silently impact heart health and immune function if left untreated.
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The Benefits of Tooth Extractions
Protects Whole-Body Health
Removing infected, damaged, and dead teeth reduces the burden on your immune system and lowers systemic inflammation. In turn, this helps protect your overall health and may even reduce your risk of conditions like heart disease and stroke.
Prevents Further Damage
If left untreated, tooth infections can spread into the nearby teeth, gum, and bone tissue, causing further complications. Extractions eliminate the infection at the source.
Creates Space for Aligned Structure
In cases of overcrowding, extractions allow for proper dental alignment and functional bite rehabilitation.
The Tooth Extraction Treatment Process
Personalized Consultation & Diagnosis
Each patient begins with advanced diagnostics, including 3D imaging and a full health review with Dr. Wightman. Our integrative approach examines the oral-systemic connection, carefully evaluating the role each tooth plays in your overall physiology and assessing whether extraction is truly the most beneficial choice. Everything we do is tailored to your unique biology and lifestyle.
Minimally Invasive Tooth Removal
If extraction is needed, Dr. Wightman uses biomimetic and minimally invasive methods for a gentle, precise removal. We utilize local anesthetics and biocompatible protocols to minimize trauma. Whenever possible, we avoid disrupting the surrounding bone and tissue, preserving the structural integrity essential for healing and future restorations.
Post-Extraction Care & Regenerative Support
Following the procedure, our emphasis shifts to recovery and regeneration. Patients receive guidance on nourishing the body post-removal, including holistic pain management, ozone therapy (if needed), and options for platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) to stimulate healing. Every aspect is carefully chosen to support immune health, reduce inflammation, and promote complete, natural recovery.
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