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Tooth Extractions Glastonbury
Making Tooth Removal Easy and Painless
If you ask any dentist whether tooth extractions are something they want to perform, they’ll likely tell you that they are only recommended as a last resort. Why? Because there are too many other restorative options that can be used to treat a severely decayed or damaged tooth. However, when all these other solutions prove unsuccessful, the only way to safeguard a person’s oral health may be an extraction. To learn more about this emergency dental treatment, including when we recommend it, get in touch with us or read on.
Why Choose Glastonbury Dental Care for Tooth Extractions?
- Top-Rated Dental Team on Google
- Dental Insurance and Flexible Financing Welcome
- Morning, Lunchtime, and Afternoon Appointments
Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary
At Glastonbury Dental Care, we only recommend tooth extractions when they are absolutely necessary. A few examples include:
- If a tooth is decayed or damaged beyond the point of repair
- If we need to make room in your mouth prior to orthodontic treatment
- If a primary tooth refuses to fall out on its own
- If a significant infection has caused the tooth to become loose
If one or more of the above apply, you can have peace of mind knowing that we take a careful approach to tooth removal, ensuring the safety and comfort of each patient so that before, during, and after treatment, they have the best chance of a successful recovery.
The Process of Removing a Tooth
If the tooth in question has broken through the gumline, then your dentist in Glastonbury will intervene with a simple extraction. The first step is gripping the tooth and slowly rocking it back and forth until it’s ready to be removed. Then, they will pull it from the socket and tend to the extraction site. Since your mouth will be numb, you won’t feel any discomfort or pain during this process.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Following your tooth extraction in Glastonbury, it’s important to:
- Change the gauze pads as needed
- Use a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time
- Stick to extremely soft foods, like applesauce
- Take prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed
- Avoid strenuous exercise, like lifting weights
After a few days, any discomfort, sensitivity, or soreness you’re experiencing should subside. Around the one-week mark, you should be able to resume your usual diet as well. As always, if you have any questions during the recovery process, you shouldn’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
Understanding the Cost of Tooth Extractions
Tooth extractions are generally affordable for most patients. During your consultation, we will consider all relevant factors before we provide an estimate that is tailored to your unique situation. We will also be happy to share information about payment options. We welcome dental insurance and accept financing through CareCredit. Remember that tooth extractions can be a vital step toward pain-free dental function and improved oral health!
Factors That Can Affect Tooth Extraction Cost
Some factors that may influence the cost of your tooth extractions in our Glastonbury office include:
- The number of teeth being removed: Logically, removing just one tooth costs less than removing several. However, performing multiple extractions at once is often more affordable than having several single extractions done at separate times.
- The specific teeth that need to be extracted: Some teeth are more challenging to remove than others and incur higher fees. This is often the case with impacted teeth (those that are stuck beneath the gumline).
- The overall difficulty of your case: We can handle most extractions in-house. If we need to refer you to a specialist dentist in Glastonbury, you can expect them to have a different pricing structure.
- Additional care: If you need gum disease treatment or tissue grafts, these will add to your total financial obligation, as will sedation during your procedure. Tooth replacement afterward is an additional expense.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Tooth Extractions?
In most cases, yes, dental insurance does cover tooth extractions. Simple extractions are often classified as a basic service, so they might be up to 80% covered. More complex extractions may be around 50% covered. With the help of their benefits, many patients are able to lower their out-of-pocket obligation by hundreds of dollars. Our team welcomes insurance, and we will be happy to help you figure out how your benefits apply. We are even in-network with several popular plans.
Other Options for Making Tooth Extractions Affordable
Outside of insurance, another helpful provision is financing through CareCredit. This third-party company specializes in providing low-interest payment plans for medical and dental services. The application process is fast, and most people are readily approved for a monthly installment amount that fits into their budget.
We can also help you afford tooth replacement after your extractions. Ask us about our special pricing for dental implants!
Are you interested in learning more about tooth extractions and their cost? Contact us today so we can answer all your questions!
Tooth Extractions FAQs
Do tooth extractions usually hurt?
You’re not alone if you’re avoiding scheduling your procedure because you’re worried it will inevitably be a long, agonizing process. Plenty of people feel anxious when it comes to having one or more teeth pulled because they’re afraid it could hurt.
But our compassionate providers understand that you might be nervous, and will do everything they can to help you feel calm and comfortable. For instance, we will numb your mouth before starting the procedure, so you might feel some pressure while we work, but not pain. We also offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation (as a pill), which can help you get through your appointment successfully.
Is there an alternative to having a problematic tooth removed?
If you’re hoping to avoid an extraction, you might wonder whether other services, like a root canal or placing a dental crown, can be used to treat your damaged tooth instead. However, if our team has recommended this procedure, we’ve probably already ruled out other possibilities.
In many cases, this service is offered as a last resort when teeth are too overcrowded, decayed, or damaged for other options to address the root cause. If you’re wondering why we’ve suggested it, please feel free to ask! We’re happy to walk you through the details so that you feel confident moving forward.
Can I leave the socket empty after my procedure?
Some patients are curious if it’s considered safe or acceptable to leave the space empty after their troublesome tooth is removed, especially if the gap is located somewhere in their grin that others don’t usually see, like the back of their mouths.
But there are additional risks of tooth loss you might not have considered. For instance, without a root in place to activate your jawbone each time you bite down, it eventually thins and can become too frail to support your remaining teeth. Not only that, but those left behind are prone to shifting out of alignment to fill empty spaces, which can harm your teeth or bite alignment. As a result, we typically recommend that patients replace their extracted teeth sooner rather than later.
What are the options for replacing my extracted tooth?
We understand that you might have questions regarding the best ways to rebuild your smile after your extraction, and we are happy to provide professional recommendations based on your unique circumstances. Our practice offers several potential treatment options, including:
- This is the tried-and-true solution for tooth loss, and partials can sometimes be used to replace one or more teeth missing sporadically throughout your mouth.
- Dental bridge. This oral appliance contains the necessary number of replacement teeth positioned between a dental crown on each side, which attaches to health abutment teeth or dental implants on either end of the gap in your grin to close the distance.
- Dental implant(s). These are the only restorations embedded directly in your jaw and fuse with the bone for a more permanent solution for tooth loss. These typically look and function more like natural teeth than the alternatives.
