Tooth Extractions – Dallas, TX
Safe & Pain-Free Extractions
Our team’s primary goal is to help our patients keep their natural teeth for as long as possible, but as we all know, life gets in the way sometimes. In cases of severe dental damage or decay, a tooth extraction is occasionally the best possible option. At Daily Smiles Dental Dallas, we always put patient comfort at the forefront, so if you ever require an extraction, we can ensure that it will be a painless experience. If necessary, we can also quickly help you replace the tooth so that you don’t have to spend any time with an incomplete smile.
Why Choose Daily Smiles Dental Dallas for Tooth Extractions?
- Sedation guarantees patient comfort
- Evening and Weekend Appointments Available
- Highly-skilled & experienced team
Why You Might Need a Tooth Extraction
After exhausting all other restorative options, we may recommend a tooth extraction if:
We can also perform gentle extractions for children who have baby teeth that are blocking the path of their incoming adult teeth.
How a Tooth Extraction Works
Fortunately for our patients, we never “pull” teeth here! The process of extracting a tooth is much more delicate and comfortable:
- The treatment area will be completely numbed
- The dentist holds the tooth with a pair of dental forceps
- They’ll gently rock the tooth back and forth until it slips out on its own
Thanks to this approach, most patients don’t even feel it when their tooth actually comes out. For our more anxious patients, we also have a number of sedation options that can help calm any nerves as well. Afterward, we’ll dress the area with gauze, and a patient should be completely healed in less than a week. We’ll prescribe pain medication if necessary. If the situation calls for it, we can then help a patient choose how they want to replace their tooth.
Understanding the Cost of Tooth Extractions
Factors That Can Affect the Cost of a Tooth Extraction
There are several different details of your unique treatment plan that can influence the cost of tooth extractions in Dallas. Some of the ones that we’ll discuss with you include:
- How many teeth need to be extracted. If you need to have more than one tooth extracted, each additional one will incur a separate fee.
- Whether the teeth being extracted also need to be replaced. Not every extracted tooth needs to be replaced. In fact, those being removed before orthodontic treatment help create more space for crowded teeth to shift into their ideal positions. However, if you’re having a tooth removed due to severe damage, a replacement may be necessary to keep the surrounding teeth from drifting out of place to fill the gap in your smile.
- The method of extraction being used. If surgical extraction is necessary, you may need to be referred to a specialist, which could incur higher fees.
After our team has examined your mouth and X-rays, we’ll provide you with a treatment plan and any additional recommendations, as well as any associated costs. If you have any questions or concerns about paying for your care, never hesitate to let our team know! We can help walk you through your dental insurance benefits and financing options.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Tooth Extractions?
At Daily Smiles Dental Dallas, we’re happy to accept virtually all PPO dental insurance plans as well as Medicaid and CHIP, and we file claims on your behalf to help you maximize your savings. In most cases, dental insurance plans will cover about 50% of the cost of tooth extractions. Other necessary treatments, like tooth replacement, may also be covered at 50%. Our team will complete a pre-benefits check before your treatment so we can let you know what your expected out-of-pocket cost will be.
How to Make Tooth Extractions More Affordable
If you’re concerned about being able to pay for your tooth extraction, our practice also partners with CareCredit to provide our patients with monthly payment plans. CareCredit is a trusted third-party financier utilized by millions across the country to pay for medical expenses. After filling out an online application (which our team is happy to help you with), you’ll find out whether you’re approved for one of their little- to no-interest payment plans.
Tooth Extractions FAQs
Do you have questions about getting a tooth extraction in Dallas? At Daily Smile Dental, we strive to make your visit as comfortable and convenient as possible. We provide a variety of natural-looking tooth replacement solutions to help your smile bounce back healthier and more aesthetically-pleasing than ever. Below, we’ve compiled some common questions that our patients have about tooth extractions for your convenience.
How do I know if I need a tooth extraction?
We always try to save your natural teeth at all costs, because we realize that there’s nothing that can replace them. However, in some cases, we’re able to save more of your teeth by removing one that’s severely damaged or infected and can affect surrounding, healthy ones. In these cases, we’ll likely suggest a tooth extraction. Typically some reasons why we turn to this treatment include:
- Severely decayed teeth that can’t be treated with a crown or filling.
- Infected teeth that can’t be treated with root canal therapy.
- Damaged teeth that can’t be repaired with bonding or a restoration.
Do I need to prepare for my tooth extraction?
Once we determine that a tooth extraction is the best course of action to take to keep your oral health on the right track, we’ll provide you with some instructions to prepare for your procedure. It’s important to avoid smoking before your treatment, have someone ready to pick you up and drop you off if you’re receiving anesthesia, and let us know if you’ve had a cold or other illness within the last week.
Do tooth extractions hurt?
We put our patients’ comfort and safety first, which is why we use local anesthesia to numb the area before we remove the tooth. If necessary, we also offer sedation dentistry, including oral conscious and nitrous oxide sedation. These can help you feel more relaxed if you’re anxious about the procedure.
We’ll gently lift the damaged tooth out of the socket and remove it with a pair of dental forceps. Many patients report that they experience virtually no pain after the local anesthesia is administered.
How can I replace an extracted tooth?
At Daily Smiles Dental Dallas, we offer several tooth-replacement solutions to help close the gap along your arch and allow you to regain the complete function and appearance of your grin. Depending on your needs, we provide custom-crafted, natural-looking dental bridges, full and partial dentures, and implant-retained dentures that are easy to maintain and last for years.