Dental extractions are very common. Luckily, affordable tooth-pulling services are available!
Having a tooth pulled can sound intimidating, but sometimes, it’s inevitable. If one of your teeth feels very uncomfortable or painful, the team at Boise Family Dental Care can determine whether a tooth extraction would help. This page will share a few key things you should know.
What Is a Tooth Extraction?
A dental extraction is a dental procedure where your entire tooth is removed. There are two main types of tooth extractions:
Simple extraction: The doctor is able to loosen the tooth and pull it from the mouth in one piece.
Surgical extraction: A surgical extraction may be necessary if the tooth is broken off below the gum line or breaks into pieces during the extraction. The dentist will need to make a small incision into the gums and possibly also the bone around the tooth. A surgical extraction takes longer to recover from.
The cost for an extraction will vary based on whether the extraction is a simple extraction or a surgical extraction.
Common Reasons for a Tooth Extraction
Here are some reasons why your dentist may extract your tooth:
Your tooth is broken too badly to restore with a filling or crown.
Your tooth is infected and you choose not to do a root canal.
Your teeth are overcrowding your mouth.
3 Important Questions to Consider About Tooth Extractions
Of course, when it comes to any dental problem, the best solution is to see a dentist for a professional opinion. However, first, you can consider these three questions.
1. What Are Signs That You Need a Tooth Extraction?
Some things to look out for that may indicate you need a tooth extraction include:
Severe cavities.
Consistent gum problems.
A fractured tooth.
2. How Many Teeth Can Be Extracted in One Visit?
At Boise Family Dental Care, we can extract multiple teeth in one visit, so there’s no need to book many appointments just because you need more than one tooth extracted. Many people prefer to have all their extractions done in one go so that they don’t need to go through the process an unnecessary number of times.
In the immediate hours after your procedure, your mouth may be tender and swollen.
The hole left behind after a tooth extraction takes anywhere from one to six weeks to close, depending on whether it was a simple or surgical procedure and whether the tooth was small or large.
The tooth hole should completely heal between one and four months after surgery.
To make recovery easier, follow our post-procedure guidelines, such as avoiding hard and crunchy foods and using ice to reduce swelling and pain.
Alternatives to a Tooth Extraction
If your tooth is infected, you may have some alternative options to a tooth extraction:
Root canal: A root canal involves a dentist drilling into your tooth and removing the infected pulp on the inside. Then, they fill the hole. We use general anesthesia during the process, so it isn’t painful. In fact, you should be able to return to your normal activities soon after your root canal!
Dental crown: A dental crown is a cap that covers your entire tooth to restore a broken or weakened tooth.
Schedule Your Tooth Extraction With Boise Family Dental Care Today
If you need a tooth extraction or want to find out whether you do, Boise Family Dental Care can assist. We know that people often dread going to the dentist, and we’re on a mission to change that! We want people to enter our practice feeling excited and leave with a big smile.
With more than 15 years of industry experience, Dr. Steven Crump, DMD, is well-versed in tooth extraction techniques and can help you with affordable dental extraction and any other dental procedures you may have. Call us at 208-376-7413 to book an appointment, or schedule your appointment online.
