Tooth Extractions in Chesapeake, VA

What is the Average Tooth Removal Cost?

While our fees for getting a tooth pulled are affordable, several factors affect the tooth extraction cost, including whether it is a simple extraction our dentist can perform and the reason the tooth has to come out. Our dentist will have to access the situation and give you an estimate after your exam. Contact our office to arrange an exam if you believe that you have a tooth that needs to come out.

When is a Tooth Extraction Oral Surgery Necessary?

An extraction becomes a surgical tooth extraction when the gum has to be surgically cut to remove the tooth.

Why Would a Tooth Need to be Pulled?

Except for wisdom teeth removal, the most common reason that people have a tooth pulled is deep dental decay that has rendered the tooth so damaged that there is no other option.

Does a Cracked or Decayed Tooth Have to Come Out?

If you crack or break your tooth, and the root cracks as well, an extraction is usually inescapable. Our dentist will also pull an extremely decayed tooth that a root canal can’t save. If you are experiencing pain from a decayed, fractured or broken tooth, please call us as soon as possible to schedule an appointment.

Why Would a Child Have Baby Teeth Extractions?

Baby teeth usually don’t cause any problems; they fall out on their own. When a dentist extracts a baby tooth, it’s usually because of severe decay, infection or an injury to the tooth. Fortunately, children heal very fast, often in a day or two.

When Does Gum Disease Cause a Person to Have a Tooth Pulled?

Periodontal (gum) disease in its advanced stages damages the tissues and ligaments that hold a tooth in place, which creates a loose tooth. If a tooth does not fall out on its own, our dentist can extract it.

When Are Wisdom Teeth Extracted?

Wisdom teeth, which usually appear between ages 17 to 25, sometimes have no room to emerge and the teeth begin impacting a neighboring tooth. Our dentist may notice this in an x-ray and refer you to an oral surgeon.

What is an Extraction to Relieve Overcrowding?

Typically, teeth are extracted before a person gets braces, since teeth overcrowding is the usual reason for teeth misalignment. If your adolescent needs a tooth extracted, call our office to schedule an exam today.

What Type of Post-extraction Instructions Apply to Simple Dental Extractions?

Our dentist will give you specific instructions based on your extraction. Normally, you go home and take OTC pain relievers for any discomfort and use an ice pack to reduce any swelling. There are specific things that you cannot do in the first 24 hours that are vital for allowing a blood clot to form. For example, you cannot drink through a straw or smoke, as it may dislodge the clot and cause a painful condition called dry socket.

How Fast Will My Tooth Extraction Site Heal?

Simple tooth extraction healing is fast, and the extraction site should heal in one to two weeks. A molar extraction will take longer to heal, as the hole is larger. Surgical extracts can take up to three months to heal.

If you’ve been searching for a dentist that you can trust for a tooth extraction in Chesapeake, call our office at (757) 319-4911 today to schedule an exam.