Symptoms To Watch Out For
Experiencing unbearable tooth pain may lead to considering tooth extraction as the sole escape. We empathize with your situation and strive to provide swift relief, exploring potential options that can also help preserve your tooth.
- Intense toothache
- Pain aggravated by pressure or chewing
- Jaw stiffness or discomfort
- Swelling of the gums around one or more teeth
- Symptoms of gum disease, including discoloration, bleeding, or bad breath
Let us know if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
The Treatment Plan
Tooth removal may be necessary for various reasons, such as baby teeth that don’t shed naturally, tooth extraction for orthodontic purposes, or due to pain or infection.
Typically, a dental extraction involves a single office visit and is performed by a dentist. Here’s our approach to tooth extraction:
Looking for Solutions
Considering alternatives beyond extraction for immediate relief and tooth preservation is our focus. Our goal is to ensure your well-being, alleviate discomfort, and safeguard your tooth. Prior to any extraction, we conduct a thorough examination and discuss all available options with you.
The Removal Process
To ensure comfort during the procedure, we administer a local anesthetic tailored to the preferences of both the dentist and the patient. If needed, sedation options are also available. Employing a minimally invasive technique, we aim for gentle tooth extraction. Our priority is your comfort and ensuring a speedy recovery.
Feeling Better
Following your procedure, you’ll receive comprehensive aftercare instructions on how to care for your healing mouth, what to anticipate, and what to do if complications arise. Feel free to schedule a follow-up appointment if you have any additional concerns.
Cost Of A Dental Extraction In Baton Rouge
We can offer a preliminary quote for you to submit to your insurance provider to determine your out-of-pocket costs. Dental extraction costs can vary widely, typically ranging from $100 to $200 or more with insurance coverage. Without insurance, expect to pay approximately $200 to $600 or more per tooth, depending on various factors.
It’s important to note that dental practices cannot offer accurate quotes over the phone. Your treatment plan must be customized to your specific needs, which can only be assessed after a thorough oral examination.
Simple Tooth Extraction
A straightforward extraction is typically performed on teeth that are visible in the mouth. This procedure can be carried out by a general dentist using local anesthesia. For uncomplicated cases where the tooth is easily accessible, the cost estimate is generally lower.
Surgical Tooth Extraction
For complex dental procedures, Sherwood Dental Care refers patients to oral surgeons for surgical extractions, conducted at specialized dental surgery centers. Unlike simple extractions, this procedure involves removing teeth that are difficult to access, such as those that haven’t fully erupted or have broken off at the gum line. It demands significant expertise and time, leading to higher costs compared to simple extractions.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Advancements in dental techniques and anesthesia have significantly reduced discomfort during tooth extractions. Most patients report minimal to no pain during the procedure, thanks to the thorough numbing of the tooth’s surrounding area with local anesthesia.
After a tooth extraction, proper care is essential for healing. This includes biting gently on a gauze pad to minimize bleeding, refraining from vigorous rinsing or spitting for 24 hours to promote blood clot formation, and avoiding smoking or drinking through a straw. It’s advised to consume soft foods initially and gradually reintroduce harder foods as the extraction site heals.
You can typically eat about an hour after your procedure once you’ve removed the gauze sponges from your mouth. Stick to soft foods for the first 24 hours and avoid hot foods and drinking from straws for several hours to facilitate healing.
The recovery period typically spans a few days, with most discomfort subsiding within 72 hours. It’s important to refrain from strenuous activities for at least 24 hours to support the formation and stability of the blood clot in the extraction site.
