Tooth Extractions in Brandon

How Much Do Tooth Extractions Cost?

How much your tooth extraction will cost depends on whether the dentist determines that you need a simple or surgical extraction. A simple extraction is a procedure your dentist can perform in the office; a surgical extraction is generally performed by an oral surgeon.

Your particular tooth extraction cost also depends on how difficult it will be to remove the tooth and whether there’s only one tooth that needs to be pulled or more than one.

The other key factor in determining your quote to have a tooth removed is whether you have dental insurance which may cover a portion of the price.

What Is an Oral Surgery Extraction?

If a tooth has failed to erupt through your gum or if only a portion of it is visible, your dentist may recommend a surgical tooth extraction. For this procedure, you will need a referral to an oral surgeon. If our dentist finds that your tooth hasn’t erupted enough for them to grab with forceps and pull out, then our dentist will refer you to an oral surgeon.

When Is Getting a Tooth Pulled Your Only Option?

Sometimes, getting a tooth extracted is the only way to treat certain dental problems including:

• Severe tooth decay
• Gum disease
• Dental trauma

If you have a large cavity in a tooth that makes it impossible to restore, you can stop the intense pain associated with the cavity by removing the tooth.

While our preference is always to save teeth whenever we can, in certain cases, the option simply may not be available to us. Examples of such cases include those discussed in the sections below.

Can a Dentist Pull Severely Broken, Cracked, or Decayed Teeth?

If a tooth is so severely decayed, cracked, or broken that the middle of the tooth has been damaged, your dentist will evaluate whether a root canal can treat it. If a root canal is not feasible, then your dentist will suggest tooth removal. Having the tooth pulled can alleviate the pain the tooth damage caused.

Once the tooth extraction in Brandon is complete, your dentist will discuss the possibility of replacing the pulled tooth and explain why it’s vital to prevent movement in your other teeth.

Why Do Dentists Sometimes Pull Baby Teeth?

If a baby tooth is keeping an adult tooth from erupting, our dentist may decide that removing a baby tooth is necessary. Other reasons why a dentist may need to pull a baby tooth is if the baby tooth becomes infected or has too big of a cavity to fill.

If you think your child may need to have a baby tooth pulled, give our dental office in Brandon a call today. Our dentists know how to make kids comfortable and keep them at ease.

Is Extracting a Tooth Necessary to Treat Advanced Stage Gum Disease?

If you have severe gum disease, also known as advanced periodontal disease, the ligaments holding your teeth in place start to decay causing teeth to loosen. In such a case, an extraction may be necessary to prevent further damage to the tooth.

In addition, if advanced gum disease starts causing you pain, getting teeth extracted from that area can often be the best way to find relief.

What Are the Common Aftercare Instructions Following Tooth Extractions?

Following your procedure, your dentist will provide you with aftercare instructions and a list of things to avoid. It will also include appropriate ways to reduce pain, discomfort, and swelling during the healing process.

It is essential that you adhere to these instructions to allow a blood clot to form where your tooth was removed. If this blood clot doesn’t form, or if you burst the blood clot by ignoring the instructions, you may expose the removal site to damage and infection and cause yourself severe pain.

Simple tooth extraction healing should take about one week except for molars, which can take more time. Surgical extractions can take to heal as well.

Are you seeking a dentist to do a tooth extraction in Brandon? If so, give us a call right away to set up an appointment.