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Tooth Extractions – Wethersfield, CT
Safeguard Your Smile by Removing Troublesome Teeth
Although it’s usually in your best interests to protect your natural teeth, they might be too injured to be effectively treated if they're overly decayed or damaged. However, leaving an injured tooth unaddressed can result in an infection or additional breakage, negatively affecting your oral health.
In these circumstances, we can safeguard your smile by removing troublesome teeth. Many patients feel anxious when they learn they need an extraction if they’re unsure what to expect. Read on to learn more about why this procedure might be required and how it works so you can set your mind at ease. As always, feel free to contact us with any further questions.
Why Choose Wethersfield Dental Group for Tooth Extractions?
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Flexible Financing and Discount Plans Available
- Advanced Technology to Enhance Patient Comfort
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
If you’re worried about removing a tooth, you might question whether an extraction is truly necessary. Rest assured, Dr. Phadnis and Dr. Javed recommend this method when they feel it’s needed to preserve your dental health. You might require a removal if:
- You have a severely decayed or injured tooth that other solutions cannot fix.
- Your teeth are overcrowded and hinder your ability to undergo orthodontic treatment.
- Your remaining teeth are preventing the appropriate placement of another restoration, like dentures.
- A child’s baby tooth won’t fall out on its own.
- You have an impacted or infected wisdom tooth.
Cavities, chips, and cracks allow bacteria to penetrate the tender pulp inside your teeth. This type of infection can spread to neighboring teeth, gums, and jawbone, so seeking treatment sooner rather than later is essential.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
Before we begin working, our team will apply a local anesthetic around your tooth to prevent potential discomfort. Depending on the severity of your condition, we can also provide nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to keep you calm and relaxed. For a simple extraction, we’ll gently lift the tooth out of its socket with a special device called an ‘elevator,’ then grasp it with forceps and gently wiggle it free.
If you have an impacted tooth or a molar that’s harder to reach, you might require a surgical extraction. For this procedure, we’ll sedate you and make a small incision in your gums to access it. Then, we may need to break it into smaller sections to be more easily removed.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Once your tooth is removed, your mouth must form a blood clot over the exposed bone and nerves to prevent a painful complication known as dry socket. The following tips can help you protect the site and recover as quickly as possible:
- Take any prescribed pain medications or antibiotics as ordered.
- Avoid brushing the area for the first 24 hours and rinse gently with warm salt water to remove germs and debris.
- Don’t smoke cigarettes because they contain nicotine, which restricts your blood flow and hinders healing.
- Drink plenty of water, but steer clear of straws. The force of suction can dislodge your blood clot.
- Prop your head up so you can get plenty of rest without exacerbating any aches or inflammation.
Understanding the Cost of Tooth Extractions
After learning that you need this unexpected procedure, it’s natural to wonder how much your tooth extraction will cost. The temptation to hold off as long as you may sound like a good idea, but the truth is that waiting will only worsen your symptoms and potentially lead to more extensive overall health problems. When discussing your treatment plan, you can also expect us to provide a more thorough breakdown of the cost – one that you can use when thinking about your budget. Read on to discover what factors we must determine when tabulating the price tag for treatment and the available payment options we offer to help you save.
Factors That Can Affect Tooth Extraction Cost
Our dentists cannot determine how much you will be expected to pay for tooth extraction until we have a chance to meet with you. This visit will allow us to examine your mouth and make notes about the severity of the damage as well as provide suggestions regarding how best to replace and repair your smile.
Some of the most pivotal factors that allow us to create a firmer estimate include:
- The type and location of the tooth
- The number of teeth that need to be extracted
- The type of extraction required (simple or surgical), as the latter may require an outside specialist
- The type of replacement you will need if it’s not a wisdom tooth being removed (i.e., dental bridge, partial denture, or dental implant)
Does Dental Insurance Cover Tooth Extractions?
It’s common for dental insurance companies to provide partial coverage for tooth extractions. As a necessary procedure to minimize the potential for more serious oral health issues in the future, you might receive anywhere from 50-80% of the total cost covered by your insurer. This not only lowers your out-of-pocket expenses drastically (as long as you’ve already met your deductible), but it also alleviates much of the stress associated with treatment. You can expect, though, for your insurance company to look at your annual maximum before agreeing to pay, as how much is available will also determine how much they will pay.
Other Options for Making Tooth Extractions Affordable
At Wethersfield Dental Group, our dentists understand that private dental insurance is not a luxury everyone can afford. Fortunately, we offer alternative payment options to make procedures like tooth extraction possible. Not only do we offer an in-office dental plan that allows you to pay one low annual fee for preventive services as well as valuable discounts on all other available treatments, but we also offer CareCredit Financing. As a third-party company that provides low-to-no-interest payment plans, you can worry less about the cost of treatment, successfully paying it off over time.