Tooth Extractions in Georgia

What's the Average Tooth Extraction Cost?

Our fees for tooth extractions vary depending on the tooth's placement and its condition. You'll need an examination so your dentist can determine if he or she can perform the extraction or whether you'll need a referral to an oral surgeon. After your exam, your dentist will explain your extraction cost. If you have dental insurance coverage, please bring your information with you as your coverage will affect your total cost.

How Do Surgical Extractions Work?

Dentists simply pull teeth out with forceps after loosening them if the tooth's crown is visible in your mouth. An oral surgeon, on the other hand, will make a cut in your gum to access the affected tooth and remove it in the comfort of their office. You'll have local anesthesia and possibly IV sedation; a surgical extraction shouldn't hurt.

When Is Getting a Tooth Pulled My Only Choice?

The main reason patients hear they have to have an extraction is severe decay. Your dentist will see if a root canal can preserve your tooth, but if the procedure isn't feasible, you need to have the tooth removed to stop the pain. After the extraction, your dentist will go over your tooth restoration options as you don't want to have a missing tooth in your mouth.

Will Dentists Pull Fractured or Broken Teeth?

If fixing your badly fractured or broken tooth isn't possible with bonding or crowns, our dentist can perform a tooth extraction. Teeth often break because they are badly decayed, making a repair a costly, often futile, effort. Your dentist will always present you with all your options so you can make an informed choice.

Why Do Dentists Bother Pulling Baby Teeth?

Subjecting your child to tooth removal when the tooth will fall out on its own seems unusual to some parents, but baby teeth can become badly decayed and cause your child pain. Your dentist won't pull a baby tooth unless he or she feels it is the best option as baby teeth serve important functions. Call our office to make an appointment with one of our friendly dentists who will provide you with an honest opinion about whether a tooth should come out.

Should I Have a Tooth Pulled That Is Loose from Advanced Gum Disease?

When you have periodontal disease, or advanced gum disease, a bacterial infection destroys the tissue and jawbone that secure your teeth. If you don't get treatment, your teeth will loosen. They may fall out on their own, but if not, our dentist can extract the loose tooth. Contact us today to get relief from the pain of a loose tooth.

Why Would I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

You wouldn't need the teeth, which usually come in between the ages of 17 and 25, pulled unless they are causing you pain or they become infected. Unfortunately, this is often the case because the jaw is too small to hold the teeth. If your wisdom teeth have appeared and you can feel them pressing against your other molars, our dentist can pull them for you. If the teeth cannot break through your gum because there is no room for them, we can refer you to an oral surgeon to remove them.

Will I Need Teeth Extractions If My Teeth Are Severely Crowded?

When you have severely crowded teeth, it is usually because you have extra teeth or your jaw isn't large enough. If you're getting braces, extractions are common; they allow the teeth room to move into the proper position. If you need extractions from a skilled dentist before getting braces, contact our office for an appointment.

What Are the Recovery Instructions After Having a Tooth Pulled?

You may feel slightly sore and experience swelling for a few days after your extraction, which is normal. Your dentist will caution you to avoid disturbing the blood clot at the extraction site; he or she will give you a list of actions to avoid for 48 hours. You'll need to eat soft food for several days. Your dentist will also explain how to keep the extraction site clean.

How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Tooth Extraction?

If you relax and rest frequently during the first 24 hours after your extraction, you will heal quickly, usually within a week. Surgical extractions have longer tooth extraction healing times.

If you need a tooth extraction in Georgia and don't have a dentist, call us at today at a location near you. We welcome new patients.