Tooth extractions in Clearwater

If your dentist has recommended getting a tooth pulled, then that is most likely your best option. If you have gum disease, severe decay, structural damage, or some other issue, then your tooth may be beyond saving, and an extraction will be your best option. The best part is that removing the tooth will alleviate your pain. The following are situations where tooth removal is the best solution.

Primary Teeth

Sometimes, primary teeth don't fall out like they're supposed to, and they block the permanent tooth from erupting. In this instance, removing the primary tooth is the only option and shouldn't be delayed.

Crowding

If you need braces but your teeth are crowded, you'll need to remove one or more teeth so that your remaining teeth have room to become straight and properly aligned. The human mouth has 32 teeth, but not everyone has sufficient room for all 32, so some may need to be removed for the others to be properly aligned.

Wisdom Teeth

Your wisdom teeth are the third and final set of permanent molars to appear. However, many people don't have room for them, and the wisdom teeth can come in crooked or become impacted. If you have an impacted wisdom tooth, you'll need to have it removed to alleviate your pain. Removing wisdom teeth is a very common procedure in our Clearwater dental office. However, we may need to refer you to an oral surgeon if your tooth has only partially erupted.

Even if you have a badly damaged tooth, we may still be able to extract it. There needs to be enough tooth exposed so that we can grasp it with forceps and remove it. Otherwise, we'll probably refer you to an oral surgeon. Call us if you have any questions or need an appointment.

If you have advanced periodontal disease, you may have already lost a significant number of teeth because the disease attacks the ligaments that hold your teeth in your mouth. However, you may be in significant pain if you need a tooth extracted, so call our Clearwater office, and we'll schedule an appointment as soon as possible. We can also help you regain your oral health and eliminate your gum disease.

Your cost for a tooth extraction will be unique to you and will depend on several factors, which are:

• The type and location of the tooth
• The degree of difficulty involved in removing the tooth
• The number of follow-up visits you'll need
• Any additional procedures
• Your insurance coverage

Many insurance companies provide coverage for some or all of the cost of having a tooth pulled, but check with your provider before your appointment. After we examine your teeth, we'll provide you with a comprehensive estimate for the cost of your procedure.

After your procedure, we'll provide the appropriate aftercare instructions to ensure the best care for your incision. The first 24 hours are the most critical since that's when it's easiest to dislodge your clot or break it open and start to bleed again. You'll also receive instructions for minimizing your discomfort and swelling. If you have problems or questions, then call our Clearwater office right away.

Each patient is unique, so there's no set time frame for healing. Your healing time will depend on your age, your overall health, your unique physiology, and the invasiveness of the procedure you had. Your Clearwater dentist can provide you with an estimate for your healing time, but if you had oral surgery or a molar extraction, you can expect a longer recovery time.

If you need to have a tooth removed in Clearwater, then call Florida Dental Centers Clearwater at (727) 202-4282, and we can help you. We're one of the best in the area, and we're sure you'll be happy with your dental work. Don't continue to suffer from tooth pain when it's so easily remedied.

Call us today. We look forward to speaking with you.