Tooth extractions in Florida

Are Dental Extractions Affordable?

We always offer our patients a quote for tooth extraction cost. This quote will be given to you after our dentist has seen you. Factors that play a part in what you will owe include how difficult the tooth will be to extract, whether or not you need surgical extraction, and your dental insurance coverage. Many people have some form of coverage that will help to lower the amount paid for the procedure.

What Can You Tell Me About Tooth Extractions?

Getting a tooth pulled surgically is recommended when a tooth is stuck underneath the gums. A fully erupted tooth can usually be pulled out via forceps, but one that is still hidden under the gums will require a more complicated procedure. If your dentist can’t get to the tooth, he or she will refer you to an oral surgeon to have a surgical tooth extraction performed.

When Is Having a Dental Extraction the Only Option?

Since our dentists are committed to saving your teeth, you can rest assured that we only recommend a tooth extraction in cases where your tooth can’t be fixed. This is usually deemed necessary when you have a severe injury, advanced tooth decay, or severe gum disease.

Will My Broken or Decayed Teeth Be Pulled By the Dentist?

A cracked, broken, or decayed tooth can be quite painful. Before undergoing a tooth extraction, your dentist will examine your tooth to see whether or not the damage has reached the center of the tooth. This will help the dentist to decide if a root canal can save the tooth. If not, the dentist will recommend that the tooth be removed. The dentist will also talk to you about tooth replacement methods.

Is it Necessary to Extract Baby Teeth?

Baby tooth removal is only recommended in instances where a child has an adult tooth trapped beneath the baby tooth or when a cavity is so large that it can’t be properly filled.

Is a Dental Extraction Necessary When I Have Periodontal Disease?

If you are in the advanced stages of gum disease, the disease has probably started to tear down the ligaments that hold your teeth in place. This is a painful process. To get rid of the pain, your dentist will recommend that your teeth be extracted.

Can You Tell Me Why Wisdom Teeth Are Sometimes Removed?

If your dentist has recommended that your wisdom teeth be removed, it is because you do not have room in your mouth to accommodate a third set of molars. Most people need to have their wisdom teeth extracted once they start to grow in sometime during the late teen and young adult years. As the wisdom teeth begin to erupt, they can cause pain and swelling. Failure to have them taken out can cause bone damage to the jaw, infection, and other issues with your teeth. Wisdom teeth that are still located under the gums will need to be extracted by an oral surgeon. Wisdom teeth extractions are incredibly common procedures.

Why Does My Dentist Want to Extract My Crowded Teeth?

When your jaw isn’t large enough for all of your adult teeth, the adult teeth will grow in crooked. In order for braces to properly straighten your teeth you will most likely need to have some of your teeth pulled. This will ensure that the remaining teeth have plenty of room to align properly.

What Are the Usual Dental Extraction Aftercare Instructions?

It is important that you follow your dentist’s instructions so that the tooth extraction healing goes well. The extraction site will need to clot properly so that your mouth heals properly. You will be advised to avoid strenuous activity for a while. Most patients are able to resume moderate activity after the first 24 hours. You will also receive pain and swelling management instructions.

Will My Mouth Heal Quickly After My Extraction Surgery?

It typically takes a week for your mouth to heal after having a tooth pulled. If you had a molar pulled, it will probably take you a little longer to get back to normal.

Finding a trustworthy dentist to perform a tooth extraction in Mount Dora doesn’t have to be a headache. Call our staff at (352) 729-3668 to get in touch with a caring dentist today.