WISDOM TEETH AND EXTRACTIONS
REASONS FOR EXTRACTIONS
There are three common reasons for a tooth to need an extraction: infection, decay, and wisdom teeth. If a tooth is badly infected or decayed it is sometimes non-restorable and it may be better to completely remove it to ease pain.
Wisdom teeth are commonly removed to prevent overcrowding in your mouth. Many people’s wisdom teeth may grow sideways into their mouth instead of erupting through the gum. Besides being painful, this can damage the root of nearby teeth and cause other teeth to shift and lead to hard-to-reach spots to clean, decay, and a crooked bite. Wisdom teeth are commonly removed preventatively, but we will evaluate each person’s mouth individually.
Trust West One Family Dental, experts with over 30 years of experience, to help extract your teeth with precision and care.
OUR PROCESS
CONSULTATION AND X-RAYS
Depending on your case, we will schedule you for two appointments. The first appointment is a consultation where we will take X-rays or a 3D scan to get a comprehensive picture of the problem. The doctor will then discuss your X-rays or scan and explain your specific treatment plan. We try to do same day treatment as often as possible, but if we cannot, we will get you out of pain and scheduled as soon as possible to resolve your issue.
EXTRACT THE PROBLEM TEETH
Usually at your second appointment is when the doctor will actually remove the problem teeth. We will make you comfortable with local anesthetic, but if needed we have other means of sedation to help make the process as pleasant as possible.
OPTIONAL FOLLOW-UP
After your extraction, a third appointment is optional if you are concerned about the way you are healing. You may also want to follow up if the extraction was of an infected tooth and would like to discuss your options for replacing it.
Call our office today to schedule an appointment and take a step towards the confident smile you long for!
FAQs
- Are extractions covered by insurance?
- Are there people who should not have teeth extracted?
While every person’s coverage is different, most insurance providers cover extractions at 80%. We will work with your insurance company to give you a comprehensive estimate before the procedure.
During your initial consultation, you and your doctor will discuss your medical history and determine which course of action is right for you. We will review and discuss any surgical or medical risks so you can have peace of mind.
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