Tooth Extractions in the Tampa Bay area

If your tooth is severely damaged or you have severe disease or decay, then an extraction may be the only option. When not removed, your tooth can abscess, which can be a life-threatening situation, so don't ignore a tooth that should be removed. You'll probably be in considerably less pain once the tooth has been removed, so don't let dental phobia keep you in pain. The following situations are examples of times when getting a tooth pulled is the only option.

Overcrowded Teeth

Sometimes, there isn't enough room in the mouth for all 32 adult teeth, so more recent teeth will have erupted at an angle and cause other teeth to become misaligned. If you're having braces, then some teeth will probably need to be removed so that there's enough room for all your teeth to be straight and correctly aligned.

Primary Teeth

Sometimes, primary teeth don't fall out when a permanent tooth is trying to erupt and the only solution is to extract the primary tooth. If a primary tooth needs a very large filling, it may need to be extracted instead. If your child has a very large cavity that needs to be filled, call our Tampa Bay area office for an appointment.

Wisdom Teeth

Your wisdom teeth are the third set of molars to erupt and many people lack the necessary space in their jaw for them. If they aren't removed, they can erupt at an angle or cause your other teeth to become misaligned. They can also damage your jawbone. Wisdom teeth extraction is a very common procedure, so call our Tampa Bay area office to schedule an appointment.

Oral surgery is a specialty field of general dentistry. An oral surgery extraction is performed by an oral surgeon and is usually reserved for teeth that haven't fully erupted or that are only partially visible. If you need an oral surgery extraction, we'll refer you to one of our partners.

If you have advanced periodontal disease, you may have already lost several teeth. However, if you're in pain and need to have a tooth removed, call our Tampa Bay area office for an appointment. Don't suffer in silence because you have gum disease. We can also help you with your gum disease so that you regain your good oral health.

If you have a severely diseased tooth, you should immediately attend to it so you don't develop an abscess. Your cracked and broken tooth can be extracted if your dentist determines that to be the best course of action, but it may be salvageable. Your dentist will make that determination, so call our Tampa Bay area office for an appointment. If you have any questions, we'll do our best to answer them.

Your cost for a tooth extraction will be unique to you and will be determined by several factors, including:

• The location of the tooth
• The difficulty involve in removing it
• The number of follow-up visits needed
• Other procedures involved
• Any insurance coverage you have

Most insurance plans provide partial or complete coverage for all or part of teeth removals, but speak to your plan provider to determine the extent of your coverage. During your initial appointment, we'll provide you with a comprehensive estimate of the cost of your tooth extraction in Tampa Bay area. If you have any questions, we'll be happy to answer them.

Your aftercare instructions will depend on the type of extraction you had, but your dentist will provide you with appropriate aftercare instructions. Be sure to follow them explicitly so you don't dislodge your blood clot or break it open and start bleeding again. Your instructions will include methods for minimizing discomfort and swelling as well. The initial 24 hours are critical, so be sure to follow your instructions to the letter. If you have problems or questions, call our Tampa Bay area office and we'll be happy to help you.

Your time for healing will be unique to you and will depend on the procedure you had, your unique physiology, and your overall health, as well as how well you followed your instructions. We recommend that you avoid strenuous activities for the first 24 hours. After that, your dentist will determine when you can resume strenuous activities. If you've had a molar extracted or any type of oral surgery, your site will take longer to heal, but ask your Tampa Bay area dentist if you have any questions.