Tooth extractions in Berkley

What Do Tooth Extractions Cost?

In order to give you a price quote for a tooth extraction in Berkley at Contemporary Dentistry Berkley, our dentist will need to figure out first whether you need a simple extraction or a surgical extraction. Your dentist will also need to assess how hard it will be to extract the tooth and whether there’s more than one tooth needing extraction. Some dental insurance plans may cover a portion of the tooth extraction cost, especially if the procedure is medically necessary.

What Is a Surgical Extraction?

In certain cases, such as when a tooth is impacted, a simple extraction will not be sufficient to pull out the tooth completely. In such instances, you might need to have incisions made into the gums to access the entire tooth so it could be pulled out; or, you might need to have the tooth divided up into smaller chunks for your dentist to be able to remove all of the tooth. These procedures would be considered part of a surgical extraction. Your dentist could possibly perform a surgical extraction in-office, but it is more likely he or she will call in an oral surgeon to take over the role.

When Is a Tooth Extraction Your Only Choice?

In some cases, a tooth extraction in Berkley is the only viable treatment option available to you. For example, if the tooth has a cavity the dentist can’t fill and the tooth can’t be restored, the dentist will pull it. Besides preventing the spread of infection and allowing the site to heal, this will also rid you of any pain the decay was causing. Other examples of when a tooth removal is the only option include:

• Severe oral trauma
• Advanced stage gum disease
• Tooth decay reaching a tooth’s center

If it’s at all possible to save a tooth, however, our dentists will always pursue that option first.

Can the Dentist Remove Severely Cracked, Decayed, or Broken Teeth?

Sometimes tooth damage may reach the tooth’s center. I that case, the dentist may assess whether or not a root canal is a feasible form of treatment. If the dentist decides it’s not, then having a tooth pulled may be the next best option for treatment. Once the tooth is extracted, any pain the damage was causing will be gone. This will also protect you from the damage spreading or your mouth from becoming infected.

Why Do Dentists Remove Baby Teeth Sometimes?

Sometimes a baby tooth is blocking an adult tooth from coming in. When this occurs, the dentist may need to pull that baby tooth. A dentist may also need to pull a baby tooth if it catches an infection or gets a cavity that the dentist can’t adequately fill.

Why Wisdom Teeth May Need Removal

Wisdom teeth are a third group of molars that often emerge during one’s teenage or young adulthood years. In some people’s mouths, the jawbone isn’t large enough to hold those new teeth without causing other teeth to come in at an angle or causing an infection or jawbone damage. To avoid these problems, your dentist or oral surgeon may need to perform a simple or surgical extraction (depending on whether the tooth has emerged fully from the gums or not) of these teeth.

Is Having a Tooth Pulled Good for Treating Overcrowding of Teeth?

Braces may be required to straighten crooked teeth due to overcrowding. To accommodate braces, however, the dentist may need to pull one or more teeth. This creates room for the remaining teeth to shift into place and straighten out.

What Aftercare Instructions Should You Follow After  Getting a Tooth Pulled?

Immediately upon the conclusion of your extraction procedure, you’ll get instructions for aftercare over the next 24 hours. Following these instructions closely is vital to avoiding complications and allowing the blood clot you need for the site to heal correctly to form and stay intact. The instructions will also contain helpful info on avoiding discomfort or pain during the healing process and keeping any swelling at bay.

How Long Does it Take for a Tooth Extraction to Heal?

After the first 24 hours following your teeth extraction, you should avoid strenuous activities and engage in only mild to moderate activities. Tooth extraction healing could take over a week for molar extractions, including wisdom teeth extractions; otherwise, extraction sites from all other tooth removals should take no more than that first week after the procedure. It will also likely take longer if an oral surgeon must perform the procedure rather than your dentist.