Blog - Oral Surgery

There is always a good reason if you need tooth extractions in Seattle, WA! Your dentist makes this decision only when necessary. And in many cases, it can open the door for a brand-new smile.

Reasons You May Need Tooth Extractions

The most common reason for tooth extraction is deep decay or tooth trauma. In this case, your dentist will recommend ...

At Phinney Ridge Dental, we believe in preserving your oral health, even if that means removing a wisdom tooth. The emergence of wisdom teeth can be problematic because the mouth is too narrow to accommodate these third molars. 

Many people often feel nervous about wisdom tooth extractions, but they’re entirely painless. Our caring and gentle team of dental professionals are highly ...

Having your wisdom teeth removed happens to millions of Americans every year, and it is typically painless and stress-free.

Each patient has their personal recovery and healing time, starting with how long the dental extraction surgery takes. It's normal to feel some discomfort after surgery, but any pain should disappear after a few days.

Recovering From Wisdom Tooth Removal

Wisdom tooth extraction ...

Often dentists refer patients to oral surgeons when surgery is required. This means meeting a new dentist, possibly some travel, and a taste of the unfamiliar.

At Phinney Ridge Dental, our dentist performs most surgeries on site. This means you and our dentist don’t have to rely on an outside surgeon’s timetable. And our in-office dentist is free to create the ...

At Phinney Ridge Dental, we strive to provide comprehensive dentistry for our patients because receiving care from your own dentist improves continuity of care and patients often find it more comfortable. Dr. Micah Bickel has extensive experience in all aspects of dentistry, including surgical procedures.

We provide comfortable and accurate oral surgery procedures in Ballard and the surrounding communities.

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