You may need an extraction for severe decay, infection, gum disease, impaction, overcrowding, or damage that cannot be repaired.
Tooth Extractions
Get an emergency exam, understand your options, and receive a comfortable tooth extraction when removal is the best choice for your oral health.
-
Cost
We use the ODA Suggested Fee Guide to set fees. Tooth extraction costs from $228 to $328, depending on the complexity of your procedure.
Office Fees -
Procedure Duration
Your tooth extraction appointment will take about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the complexity of your procedure.
Call to Schedule -
Pain Level
Your dentist will use local anesthesia and sedation to help keep you comfortable while your tooth is carefully removed.
Sedation Dentistry
Tooth Extractions for Damaged or Problematic Teeth
Your dentist may recommend removing a tooth from its socket when preserving it is no longer the best option. You may need an extraction for severe decay, infection, advanced gum disease, an impacted tooth, overcrowding, or damage that cannot be repaired with a filling or crown. Simple and surgical extractions may be used depending on your tooth. Your dentist will numb the area before treatment, and we offer sedation to keep you as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
Following the extraction, your dentist can provide recommendations for tooth replacement, including dentures, implants, and bridges, depending on your needs.
01.
Process
- Complete your emergency exam: Your dentist evaluates your tooth, symptoms, and oral health to determine whether extraction is necessary.
- Take digital X-rays: Imaging helps your dentist evaluate your tooth and surrounding structures and plan the appropriate type of extraction.
- Prepare for your extraction: Local anesthesia and sedation are used to help keep you comfortable throughout your procedure.
- Remove your tooth: For a simple extraction, your visible tooth is loosened and removed. A surgical extraction may require an incision when your tooth is not easily accessible.
02.
Next Steps
- Protect the blood clot: Avoid disturbing the extraction site while the blood clot forms and your mouth begins healing.
- Reduce swelling: Apply an ice pack to the outside of your cheek. Once swelling decreases, a warm compress may provide additional comfort.
- Choose soft foods: Eat soft foods such as yogurt, applesauce, and mashed potatoes during the first one or two days.
- Avoid suction and smoking: Do not use straws or smoke, as these actions can dislodge the blood clot and contribute to dry socket.
- Keep your mouth clean: Follow your dentist’s oral hygiene instructions and use gentle salt-water rinses when directed to keep the extraction area clean.
FAQ
-
When is a tooth extraction recommended?
-
What should I do after a tooth extraction?
Protect your blood clot, eat soft foods, avoid straws and smoking, keep your mouth clean, and follow your dentist’s recovery instructions.
-
What are my options for replacing an extracted tooth?
Depending on your needs, you can replace a missing tooth with a dental implant, bridge, or denture after discussing your options with your dentist.
Related Services
Root Canal Treatment
Severe tooth pain, persistent sensitivity, or infection can make it difficult to wait for regular dental office hours. We provide prompt root canal treatment to address infection or damage within your tooth while giving you an opportunity to preserve the natural tooth instead of removing it.
Root Canal Treatment
Toothaches
A toothache can disrupt your entire day, and when the pain won’t go away, you shouldn’t have to wait for answers. We provide prompt evaluation and treatment for tooth pain, identifying the underlying cause and recommending the right treatment for your needs. Whether you need a filling, root canal treatment, extraction, or another solution, our team strives to provide same-day treatment whenever possible.
Toothaches