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About Rasmussen Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
Learn what makes Rasmussen Periodontics and Implant Dentistry unique and the best choice for your oral care. Coming from a legacy of accomplished dentists, Dr. Rasmussen has the expertise to make your experience comfortable while achieving ideal outcomes.
Our Services
From a simple tooth extraction to full mouth reconstruction, we promise our patients the highest level of care. All of our procedures are performed with the utmost precision by Dr. Rasmussen. 
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Office visits, financial options, new patient forms, expectations and more. Start your journey to oral health at Rasmussen Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. 

Tooth Extraction

The Best in Patient Care

Although every effort will be made to preserve your natural teeth, there are instances when a tooth extraction is necessary to preserve your oral health. A tooth extraction is performed when a tooth has been given a hopeless prognosis due to factors such as infection, fracture, decay and periodontal disease.
You can rest assured that Dr. Rasmussen will provide personalized care using the most minimally invasive techniques and cutting-edge technology available.

Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, are the last teeth to develop and break through your gums. Though not all people develop wisdom teeth, the majority of those who do will typically have them erupt between ages 17 - 25
As wisdom teeth emerge, they can cause a variety of negative impacts on your oral health, including an increased risk of developing infections, cysts, jaw and nerve damage, and even tumors. To avoid developing unnecessary complication, we recommend wisdom teeth removal for patients 14 year of age and older. Even if patients have fully exposed wisdom teeth, we recommend that they be evaluated. Fully exposed wisdom teeth are located at the back of your mouth and are very difficult to keep clean. Although you may not feel any pain, due to their location there is a higher risk of developing periodontal disease.

Tooth Extraction with Ridge Preservation

When a tooth or teeth need to be extracted, it is always best to have the procedure performed in the most minimally invasive manner possible. An extraction performed without precision can lead to less than ideal functional and esthetic results.
Once a tooth has been removed, it is natural for the jawbone to shrink, losing up to 60% of its volume in the first 6 months. To prevent this rapid deterioration of bone from occurring, ridge preservation is performed. As the name suggests, ridge preservation involves the placement of a bone graft in the socket at the time of tooth removal, preserving / maintaining the healthy volume of the jawbone. This not only allows for the future placement of a dental implant, but maintains healthy bone around the adjacent teeth and provides better esthetics.

Extraction with Immediate Implant

In many cases, Dr. Rasmussen can place a single implant or multiple implants at the time of tooth extraction. This saves healing time and can minimize the number of surgeries needed to arrive at the final outcome. This technique can also assist in developing the esthetics of the surrounding gum tissue.
In select cases, Dr. Rasmussen can attach a temporary tooth to the implant at the time of placement. This eliminates the need for an interim removable tooth and improves esthetics and function, especially in cases involving a front tooth that can be seen when you smile.

Patient Feedback

“Dr. Rasmussen is a fantastic doctor. When I went to have my wisdom teeth removed I was incredibly nervous about the process and the cost as a recent graduate. Dr. Rasmussen and his competent staff made me feel comfortable about how everything would go and helped me understand my financial options. Then, on the day of the surgery, they treated me like family and helped calm me down when my veins kept collapsing on the IV. Now I'm all healed up and thankful for a smooth process in skilled hands. I would definitely recommend Dr. Rasmussen Jr.'s services.”
Melody Baughman
“Dr. Rick Rasmussen did an outstanding job on extracting my wisdom teeth. I had little to no pain even the day of surgery. The healing process was quick and easy and over with before I even knew it. I had numerous people tell me how amazed they were at how little pain and discomfort I experienced during the week after surgery. Dr Rasmussen and his team did an amazing job, I wouldn’t
recommend anyone other than Dr Rasmussen for wisdom teeth removal and teeth extractions!!” 
Carmen Mills

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