Tooth extractions in Oshkosh

Tooth Extraction Cost in Oshkosh

How much getting a tooth extraction in Oshkosh will cost you will depend on whether the procedure is for a simple or surgical extraction, how difficult it will be to extract the tooth, how many teeth need extracting, and how much and what type(s) of anesthesia are required.

If you have dental insurance, please let us know so we can help see if it will cover at least a portion of your cost.

When Are Tooth Extractions the Only Choice?

If you experience severe trauma, gum disease or tooth decay, an extraction may be unavoidable. If a cavity is large enough (ie. the tooth has experienced severe enough decay) that the tooth cannot be restored, an extraction will eliminate the unbearable pain it causes. As we said, our preference is certainly to save every tooth we can, but not all teeth can be saved.

Can My Oshkosh Dentist Pull Majorly Cracked, Broken, or Decayed Teeth?

If one or more of your teeth are broken, cracked, or extremely decayed to the point that the damage has now spread to the middle of your tooth, your dentist will figure out whether or not a root canal is a viable option. If it isn’t, we will suggest you get that tooth pulled. One immediate benefit is that it will alleviate whatever pain the problem is causing you. Once the tooth is removed, your Oshkosh dentist will go over the important reasons that you may want to replace the tooth: namely to prevent the teeth surrounding the removal site from shifting.

Having Crowded Teeth Removed

When your mouth contains more adult teeth than it can fit, they may start growing in at an angle. If you need braces to straighten your teeth, one or more teeth may need to be pulled so the remaining teeth can straighten.

Would I Need a Tooth Removed if I Have Advanced Stage Gum Disease?

Advanced periodontal disease attacks the ligaments holding your teeth in position. This will cause your teeth to loosen. If there’s also pain involved, getting the tooth removed will relive it.

Having Wisdom Teeth Removed

Wisdom teeth removals are a common dental procedure. When people enter their later teenage or early adult years, a third set of molars known as wisdom teeth emerge. Most people’s jaws, however, cannot fit any extra teeth. Because of this, several issues can occur when those third molars try to come in. These include jawbone damage, infection, and the teeth emerging crookedly. If your Oshkosh dentist can pull those teeth, they will recommend pulling them, though they may or may not perform the tooth extraction themselves. Instead, they may have an oral surgeon conduct the procedure.

If your wisdom teeth are coming in and causing you pain, contact our dental office in Oshkosh right away and we’ll get you in to see a dentist who will determine if an extraction is necessary and who would be best provider to perform it.

Before a Tooth Extraction

Let your dentist in Oshkosh know your medical history and of any medications you take, including OTC (over-the-counter) ones. It’s especially important to let him or her know if you have a condition that makes you prone to infection, as removing a tooth can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream. These include:

• Heart or liver disease
• Weakened or suppressed immune system
• Bone, joint or heart surgery involving metal hardware or other recent surgery

How Quickly Does a Tooth Removal Site Typically Heal?

A tooth extraction healing generally takes up to one week, although molar removals take more time to heal. One way to help it heal faster is to follow your dentist’s orders to avoid strenuous activity within the first 24 hours after the procedure, though you can participate in moderate activities. At Dental Design Studio, your dentist will make sure to advise you of when you can resume more strenuous activities. It can also take longer for your gums to heal if an oral surgeon needs to perform the extraction.

At Dental Design Studio, we extract teeth for our patients who need it. To discuss a possible tooth extraction procedure at our dental office in Oshkosh, give us a call today.