Tooth Extraction in Long Island

What Can I Expect My Tooth Extraction Cost to Be?

Our dentist can explain your cost after examining your tooth. He or she will determine if you can have a dental extraction, or whether you will need a surgical extraction. If you have dental insurance, please check your policy or ask one of our staff to help you determine how much of the cost they will contribute. Please call us to learn more.

When Would I Need Surgical Tooth Removal?

When dentists extract teeth, they numb their patient’s mouth and then loosen the tooth with a special tool. Next, the dentist grabs the tooth with forceps and pulls it out. The procedure only takes a couple of minutes. If a dentist can't grab the tooth, the patient will need a surgical extraction. An oral surgeon will have to make an incision in the gum to reach the tooth. Impacted wisdom teeth are surgically extracted because they are trapped under the gum. You may also need a surgical extraction if you were in an accident and a tooth broke off at the gumline.

When Would a Dentist Tell Me Having a Tooth Pulled is the Only Option?

We've outlined several cases where an extraction is essential below. The most common reason is the tooth can't be repaired because it is too damaged or infected. Our dentists don't prefer pulling teeth, but in some cases, it is necessary to preserve a person's oral health.

Will Dentists Pull a Badly Decayed or Infected Tooth?

If only the tooth and/or root is infected, it may be possible to save the tooth. When the infection has spread, it may be necessary to remove the tooth to protect your oral health. Badly decayed or damaged teeth that don't have enough tooth structure left to support a crown also need to be extracted. Please call for an appointment for an exam, so our dentist can access the situation.

Why Would a Dentist Recommend Baby Tooth Removal?

Baby teeth can be stubborn. They may not fall out even when the adult tooth is ready to emerge. If this is the case, and the tooth simply won't fall out, please call us for an appointment. We're very gentle with children and can put them at ease if we have to remove the tooth.

Does Advanced Gum Disease Mean I'm Getting a Tooth Pulled?

It's possible. Advanced gum disease eats away at the bone and tissues holding a tooth in place. If you have a loose tooth that your dentist can't save, you may need an extraction. The tooth may make it challenging, and painful, to eat and speak clearly.

What About a Wisdom Teeth Extraction?

Wisdom teeth are often a problem for young adults. They are the four extra molars that appear in the very back of the mouth in early adulthood. We don't need wisdom teeth anymore, but our ancestors did. Our jaws are smaller now, so many people don't have room in their mouth to accommodate them. Oral surgeons extract wisdom teeth trapped under the gums, but dentists can pull wisdom teeth that have come in at an awkward angle and are pressing against the second molars. This will cause pain, and decay since it will be impossible to clean between the back teeth.

Can an Extraction Relieve Overcrowding Issues?

Yes, having a tooth pulled is often an option if your teeth overlap from being to crowed. Sometimes, a person will need several extractions before getting braces so the teeth will have room to align properly.

What Are My Aftercare Instructions After an Extraction?

Initially, the extraction site will bleed slightly, but this should stop after an hour or two. Once you remove the gauze, rest or generally take it easy for a day. A blood clot will form at the extraction site; it is very important not to dislodge it. This can cause a painful condition called dry socket. Don't smoke, drink anything through a straw, spit, or rinse vigorously for 48 hours hours to avoid dislodging the clot. Also, take pain medicine, use ice and rinse with salt water per your dentist's instructions.

How Long Do Tooth Extractions Take to Heal?

Dental tooth extraction healing usually takes about a week. You'll know you're healed when solid gum tissue grows over the site. It might take a molar extraction site about 10 days to heal, but after this time, you can go back to eating normal food. Surgical extractions may take up to two weeks to heal.

If you believe you need a Tooth Extraction in Long Island, please phone our dental office at . We would be happy to schedule a convenient appointment for you.