When might you need a tooth extraction?

Generally speaking, tooth extraction is a minor procedure for an experienced dentist. The issue of the ease of extraction depends upon the location of the tooth in question.

A tooth in the front of the mouth is easier to extract because it has a straight root. On the other hand, a molar is located at the back of the mouth and has a network of roots. This makes the extraction of the molar a more difficult process.

For the dentists at Aurora Family Dentistry, the most common type of dental extraction is that of the wisdom teeth. Which is in fact the most difficult tooth extraction. More on this later in the article.

Some common reasons for a tooth extraction

– A broken or damaged tooth – this could be from a sport or other accident.

– A fractured tooth – these are teeth where root canal or other treatments haven’t helped and a fractured tooth may be best extracted.

– Deep Decay – this is generally the most common reason for teeth extraction. This happens when the decay has affected both the tooth and its pulp making a root canal treatment unviable.

– Periodontal disease – Gum disease causes the gums and underlying bone to be eroded such that it can’t hold the tooth or teeth anymore.

– An impacted wisdom tooth – this could be one of the following situations. The molar is growing at an angle toward the next tooth (second molar) or at an angle toward the back of the mouth or growing at a right angle to the other teeth as if the wisdom tooth is “lying down” within the jawbone

– Extra teeth – These are generally stubborn baby teeth. These take up space on the arch causing nearby teeth to twist out of place.

– Prior to braces – this is typically an extraction done to create space in an Overcrowded mouth

A damaged tooth from an Accident

Accidents that are sports-related or other accidents can create an emergency where a tooth extraction might be urgently needed.

For severe hurt or other emergencies, we always recommend that the patient go to the ER first, ensure that they are stabilized and then visit their dentist once they are past any dangerous situation that they may find themselves in.

Even in the case of emergencies, we will evaluate if a restoration of the tooth using root canal treatment, or dental crowns or veneers is possible? If not then we will perform the extraction of the affected tooth or teeth.

A severe dental infection

We always stand by the adage that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Regular dental checkups and hygiene appointments will ensure that your dentist spots a problem and nips it in the bud.

However, if you have a bad dental infection, regardless of whether or not it is severely painful you should visit your dentist at the earliest. This infection can quickly create extreme discomfort and make it difficult to bite or chew.

Equally, if you have a toothache then you should try and visit your dental office at the earliest. At Aurora Family Dentistry we always try and make room in our schedules for any emergencies. We will try and ensure that you are treated quickly and we will do our best to get to the source of the problem and cure that. That solution may be a tooth extraction if other options are not likely viable.

You have impacted wisdom teeth

One major reason for the extraction of teeth is wisdom teeth.

Wisdom teeth can begin to cause serious discomfort when they grow in impacted. The very growth of these wisdom teeth can cause discomfort when in their impacted position or sideways growth they push other teeth forward. It is easy for food particles to get trapped and the area around the wisdom teeth can become infected.

For a child or young adult who wears braces or has had braces, impacted wisdom teeth can be particularly troublesome.

Our dentists are trained and experienced in the extraction of wisdom teeth. If you are in the Aurora and Newmarket area and you feel that you have discomfort in your wisdom teeth area set up an appointment with our dentists. The safe extraction of your wisdom teeth could well be the best solution.

Our dentists can complete the wisdom tooth extraction quickly and gently. As a family dentist, our focus is always on the comfort of our patients.

We are your “dentist near me” in Aurora ON to complete an extraction. As regards managing tooth extraction pain, we offer Nitrous gas sedation which makes the process of tooth extraction relatively pain-free. We don’t wish to promise that any extraction is completely painless but with skill and adequate sedation, our experienced dentists will ensure that any pain is minimized as much as possible.

The question of the cost of saving a tooth does come up sometimes. We follow the Ontario fee guide for dentists. We accept most insurance plans, and we also have a third-party financing option available with DentalCard which can provide convenient payment plan options. This approval is generally a quick process but it will need for you to independently qualify with Dentalcard. We try and help our patients find an economical solution where possible so that budgetary reasons do not prevent a person from taking the treatment options recommended by their dentist.

The cost of tooth extraction in Ontario can vary based on whether the extraction is a simple extraction or whether its a surgical extraction. Tooth extraction cost can also vary based on whether the process needs local anesthesia or whether it additionally needs Nitrous oxide. In the case of wisdom teeth extraction, it will also depend upon the number of teeth that need to be extracted. All in all this cost can range from $200 to $2000.

You should speak with a dentist at Aurora Family Dentistry to understand what kind of extraction you need and its attendant costs.