Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction refers to a treatment to remove a tooth. It can be divided into surgical and non-surgical tooth extraction, where the price of surgical tooth extraction will be higher, while the price of non-surgical tooth extraction will be relatively stable.

Tooth extraction is usually required because the tooth cannot or is not worth retaining, although there are exceptions such as tooth loss due to orthodontics.

Common causes of tooth loss

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Generally speaking, the common cause of tooth extraction is that the tooth to be removed has a tooth disease that cannot be cured, such as severe tooth decay, periodontal disease or cracked teeth, etc., and the price of extraction varies depending on the difficulty.

However, sometimes tooth removal is not due to dental disease, such as tooth loss due to the need for braces or baby teeth that have not been lost, etc., and the extraction price is different from that of ordinary tooth extraction, and the steps are different.

In summary, the most common causes of tooth loss are:

tooth decay
Periodontal disease
Cracked teeth
Extra teeth
Wisdom teeth
Odontogenic tumors
Orthodontic needs

As mentioned above, different causes of tooth removal will also make the process of tooth extraction different, and the extraction price will also be different, please call us at 2602-8130 for details.

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Non-surgical tooth extraction

Non-surgical tooth extraction is general tooth pulling, and the extraction price is reasonable. Doctors will try to use general extraction techniques to complete the treatment most of the time. In this type of tooth extraction, the doctor first applies local anesthesia to paralyze the tooth and periodontal tissue, and then uses a suitable instrument to loosen the tooth and remove it from the mouth.

After the tooth is removed, the patient bites the wound with gauze, which helps to stop the bleeding. The extraction price includes the cost of local anaesthesia and medicine. For details, please call us at 2602-8130 to check the extraction price.

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Surgical tooth extraction

If the doctor has assessed that the tooth to be removed cannot be completed with non-surgical method, the doctor have to recommend surgical tooth extraction, even if the tooth removal is more expensive.

Common examples of tooth extraction that require surgery include severe tooth decay, cracked teeth, impacted teeth, etc. Even though the extraction price is higher, the process of surgical extraction is similar to that of ordinary tooth extraction, in which the doctor first applies anesthesia to paralyze the teeth and periodontal tissues, and then uses appropriate instruments to loosen the teeth, in which the gums may be turned up, the alveolar bone covering the teeth is removed, or the teeth are divided so that the teeth are exposed and removed from the mouth.

After the tooth is removed, the patient bites the wound with gauze, which helps stop the bleeding. The extraction price includes anaesthesia, medication and follow-up ((if necessary) For details, please call us at 2602-8130 to check the extraction price.

Wound care after tooth extraction

You may feel sore, painful, or swollen near the wound in the initial stages after a tooth extraction.

Blood clots will form in the wound after tooth extraction to stop bleeding and protect the wound, do not try to remove the blood clot to avoid further bleeding or even wound infection.

Avoid gargling, spitting, or touching the wound on the day of tooth extraction.

Do not smoke, drink alcohol or do strenuous exercise on the day of tooth removal.

Blood streaks are normal after tooth extraction, but if the bleeding does not stop, bite down firmly using the gauze provided for 30 minutes.

Take your medication as directed.

Please eat only after the anesthetic has worn out to avoid injury.

FAQ

Before extraction, the doctor will conduct a detailed examination for you, analyze whether you need to have a tooth pulled out, the advantages and disadvantages of tooth extraction, the risks of  etc., and give you a tooth extraction price so that you can have a full budget. Generally speaking,  there will be no sequelae of extraction, unless there are special circumstances, then our doctor will explain to you before the procedure, so that you can make a choice whether to remove the tooth or not.

In general, we recommend prostheses and restorations after tooth extraction and restoration. If no other treatment is performed after the tooth extraction, the bone will slowly shrink and the tooth may displace. Except for special circumstances, the dentist generally recommends dental implants after tooth extraction, and the tooth extraction price does not include dental implants, please call us for details.

The doctor will administer anesthesia before the tooth is removed, so it can be said that the tooth extraction is painless in most cases. Of course, there may be a greater chance of painful tooth extraction in some cases, such as inflamed teeth, we may recommend you to take medication to reduce inflammation before extracting the tooth to ensure that the process is painless, of course, the choice of whether to extract the tooth is up to you.

After tooth extraction, the patient should bite the cotton tightly for about 30 minutes to 1 hour to stop the bleeding. At the same time, in order to avoid touching the coagulated blood clot in the extraction wound and causing re-bleeding, after tooth extraction

  • Don’t rinse your mouth
  • Do not touch the blood clot with your tongue or fingers
  • Don’t eat hard foods
  • Don’t do strenuous exercise
  • No alcohol or smoking

Details: After the extraction, our clinic will have relevant verbal instructions and a memo for you to take home to ensure that you do not forget the precautions for tooth extraction.

In general, the cost of non-surgical tooth extraction is $480-$680. The cost of tooth extraction depends on different factors, such as the degree of tooth loss, the number and shape of the tooth extraction, the bone density, etc., which affect the final tooth extraction fee. However, if you need a surgical tooth extraction, the cost of tooth extraction will increase. Our surgical tooth extraction fee starts from $950 and will be affected depending on the above factors.

In addition, the price of tooth extraction includes the cost of anaesthesia and medication, please call us at 2602-8130 to inquire about the cost of tooth extraction.

As mentioned above, if you have periodontal decay, tooth decay, cracked teeth, etc., you may need to have your teeth peeled, of course, the actual situation varies from person to person, and the price of tooth extraction is also adjusted according to different steps, if you have any questions, we recommend calling 2602-8130 to check the price and details of tooth extraction.
The doctor will decide whether surgical extraction is necessary according to the condition of the tooth, such as the degree of tooth loss, the number and shape of the tooth extraction, the bone density, the tooth condition, the distance from other tissues, etc. Generally speaking, due to the high price of surgical tooth extraction, we try to do it non-surgically, please call us for details.

In most cases, tooth extraction is relatively safe, but tooth extraction may require extra attention under certain conditions, such as taking anticoagulant drugs, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, etc., which may affect the safety of tooth extraction. These conditions do not affect the price of tooth extraction, please call us at 2602-8130 for details.

The process of making an appointment for tooth extraction is relatively simple, patients can visit our clinic or call us to make an appointment for tooth extraction, and at the same time, due to the different prices of tooth extraction in different cases, you are also welcome to call us at 2602-8130 to inquire about the price of tooth extraction.

It depends on the reason for which the tooth needs to be extracted. Generally speaking, if the tooth is inflamed, we may recommend that you take medication to reduce the inflammation before extracting the tooth to ensure that the process is painless, of course, the choice of whether or not to extract the tooth is up to you.