Tooth Extractions El Reno
Tooth Removal Made Easy
While no one likes the thought of having a tooth removed (especially our dentists), extractions are often the best way to protect someone’s oral health after they’ve suffered from severe decay or trauma. Leaving an unsalvageable tooth in place can easily allow a localized problem to spread and affect the rest of the mouth. Our team understands that tooth extractions in El Reno can cause a lot of patients to feel anxious, which is why we offer multiple sedation dentistry options to make it as comfortable as possible. With us, tooth extractions are nothing to stress about, and we can help a patient quickly fill the gap using one of our custom-made, high-quality replacement options. Call us if you believe you might benefit from this type of complex treatment.
Why Choose El Reno Family Dentistry for Tooth Extractions?
- Nitrous Oxide & Oral Conscious Sedation Available
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments Offered
- Dentists with Advanced Training to Ensure Safe & Comfortable Care
Common Reasons for Tooth Extraction
- Decay: While cavities can often be repaired with crowns or fillings, if decay has already damaged most of a tooth’s enamel, and the infection is threatening to harm the nearby teeth, the best approach is to simply remove it.
- Trauma: A large crack or chip can sometimes make the remaining enamel so weak that a tooth can’t be trusted to support a restoration, in which case we’ll recommend an extraction.
- Orthodontics: Crowded teeth need room to shift, and removing a tooth is sometimes necessary to create space.
- Dentures: Before fitting a patient for a denture, we’ll extract any failing teeth first.
How Tooth Extractions Work
If a tooth has fully erupted, we can perform what is called a simple extraction, in which the tooth is numbed and gently rocked back and forth until it slips out easily. This approach, combined with minor sedation, causes many patients to not even realize the procedure is over until we tell them!
Or, if a tooth is still below the gumline, we can perform a surgical extraction, which involves making an incision in the gums and removing a small amount of bone so we can access the tooth. This is most often needed for wisdom teeth.
Understanding the Cost of Tooth Extractions
Thanks to our team’s use of the latest methods and technology (including sedation), our patients don’t have to worry about the physical sensations associated with a tooth extraction. But what about the cost? A better understanding of what goes into this can help curtail any anxiety so you know what to expect before you ever sit in the chair.
Factors That Can Affect Tooth Extraction Cost
While a tooth extraction is a routine procedure, each one is as unique as the patient receiving it. Because of this, the price can vary based on a few factors:
- How many teeth are being removed: Sometimes it makes sense to extract multiple teeth at the same time.
- The type of teeth being extracted: The back teeth are larger, live in thicker bone, and have more roots, leading to a more technically complex extraction compared to a front tooth.
- The type of extraction: Extractions tend to fall into one of two categories, normal or surgical. A surgical extraction, as you might have guessed, is more complicated, often needed for teeth that are impacted or structurally compromised due to trauma.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Tooth Extractions?
Fortunately, most dental insurance plans DO offer coverage for tooth extractions. While the specific details vary from provider to provider, it tends to start at around 50%. What’s important to note is that this benefit only comes into effect after you have met your deductible, and there may be a waiting period after you’ve initially signed up for your plan. We’ll clarify all these details when our team looks over your policy with you!
How to Make Tooth Extractions Affordable
While insurance can be tremendously helpful, not everyone has access to it. But you’re not out of options if you need to see an emergency dentist in El Reno. You can sign up for CareCredit to space out paying for your procedure with little to no interest.
Or, if you want to enjoy the savings of dental insurance without the typical restrictions or red tape, you can sign up for our In-House Savings Plan. A flat fee gives you instant access to a long list of discounted procedures, plus it fully covers your preventive visits, which can drastically lower your chances of needing additional extractions down the road.
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