A regular extraction is scheduled in advance, often to prepare the mouth for additional treatment, while an emergency extraction is performed to address severe pain, infection, trauma, or another urgent dental condition.
Tooth Extractions
Protect your oral health with gentle tooth extractions used to relieve pain and prepare your smile for future treatment when needed.
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Cost
Your tooth extraction may cost from $30 to $1,390, depending on the complexity of the extraction and whether a dental bone graft is recommended.
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Procedure Duration
Most tooth extractions take about 30 to 60 minutes, although more complex cases may require additional time.
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Pain Level
Local anesthesia and sedation are used to keep you comfortable during your procedure, and most patients experience mild soreness that improves over the following few days.
Sedation Dentistry
Gentle Tooth Extractions When You Need Them
A tooth extraction may be recommended when a tooth is severely damaged, infected, impacted, or cannot be restored with other treatments. At Rockwood Dental Center, our team provides gentle, personalized care to remove problem teeth while protecting your surrounding oral health. If appropriate, your dentist may also recommend a dental bone graft to help preserve the area for future tooth replacement.
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Process
- Your dentist performs a comprehensive examination and may take digital X-rays to evaluate the affected tooth.
- Local anesthesia or sedation is provided if appropriate to help keep you comfortable.
- The tooth is carefully loosened and removed while protecting the surrounding bone and tissues.
- Your dentist provides detailed instructions to support proper healing after your procedure.
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Next Steps
- Bite gently on gauze as directed to help control bleeding.
- Eat soft foods and avoid using a straw until your dentist says it is safe.
- Keep the extraction site clean by following your post-operative instructions.
- Take prescribed or recommended medications as directed.
- Contact our office if you experience severe pain, excessive bleeding, swelling, or signs of infection during healing.
FAQ
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What is the difference between a regular extraction and an emergency extraction?
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How does the dentist get a tooth ready to be taken out safely?
Your dentist examines the tooth, takes digital X-rays if needed, numbs the area with local anesthesia, and develops a treatment plan before removing the tooth.
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What happens to the empty space in your mouth after a tooth is removed?
Depending on your needs, your dentist may recommend a dental bone graft to preserve the area and discuss options such as a dental implant, bridge, or denture to replace the missing tooth.
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Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment can relieve pain while saving a tooth that might otherwise need to be extracted. By removing infection and restoring the tooth with a durable restoration, you can preserve your natural smile and continue eating, speaking, and smiling comfortably.
Root Canal Treatment
Dental Implants
A dental implant is one of the most reliable ways to replace a missing tooth while restoring your smile’s appearance and function. Designed to look, feel, and function like a natural tooth, a custom implant restoration can help you eat, speak, and smile with confidence while supporting long-term oral health.
Dental Implants