Tooth Extraction NYC | Doctor In NYC

What is tooth extraction?

As the name suggests, tooth extraction is a dental procedure wherein a tooth is removed by the dentist. Tooth extractions can be necessary for several reasons, such as excessive tooth decay, impacted wisdom teeth, overcrowding problems, and infections. In some cases, patients need tooth extractions before undergoing orthodontic procedures to make space in their mouth. Tooth extraction is generally performed as a quick in-office procedure under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. Depending on the condition of the tooth, the dentist may perform a simple or surgical dental extraction in Manhattan.  

Why and when is tooth removal necessary?

Permanent teeth are supposed to last a lifetime, but premature tooth removal may become necessary for several reasons. You may need a dental extraction if your tooth is badly damaged from traumas or decay or, in some cases, due to failed root canals. Below, we highlight some of the most common reasons for tooth extraction in NYC.  

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

The wisdom teeth are the final teeth to erupt in your late teens or early twenties. By the time they erupt, your teeth have already developed completely, so they may not find enough space in your mouth. As such, wisdom teeth often grow at angles that damage the surrounding gums and teeth, leading to dental problems. In these situations, an emergency wisdom tooth extraction might be necessary.  

Overcrowded Teeth

In some cases, your permanent teeth may grow out without sufficient space in your jaws, leading to crooked and overcrowded teeth. Your orthodontist may need to perform an orthodontic procedure with braces or aligners, but you may need a tooth extraction to make space in your mouth. Your dentist may also recommend tooth removal if one of your teeth is stuck within the gums.  

Tooth Infection

If you have a dental cavity, you can generally get fillings to address the problem. However, if you don’t identify the problem early, the cavity and infection may spread into the pulp chamber, thereby infecting the pulp tissues and nerves. You’ll need a root canal to fix the problem. However, if you’re extremely late, it might be too late for a root canal, thus necessitating tooth extraction.  

Preventative Extraction

Your dentist may recommend a preventative extraction if you’re undergoing treatments that affect your immune system, such as an organ transplant or chemotherapy. In these cases, even if a tooth has a slight risk of infection, you may need to have it removed. You may also need a tooth extraction if you’re suffering from periodontitis, which has affected the gum tissues around certain teeth.  

What does an impacted tooth extraction cost?

The cost of an impacted tooth extraction depends on numerous factors, including the condition of the tooth, the number of root canals in the tooth, the type of anesthesia used, and whether you need additional procedures with tooth removal. Your dentist will carefully examine your teeth, curate a treatment plan, and provide an overview of the impacted tooth extraction cost.  

How is a tooth extraction performed?

Simple Tooth Extraction

Simple tooth extraction is only possible in situations where your teeth have grown out properly. The dentist will use local anesthesia to numb the regions around the affected tooth. Next, they’ll loosen the tooth with a tool called an elevator, following which forceps will be used for a tooth removal. This procedure is extremely simple, concludes in a few minutes, and involves minimal risks.  

Surgical Tooth Extraction

Surgical tooth extraction might be necessary if you have an impacted tooth, i.e., a tooth that’s severely damaged or trapped under the gum or bone tissues. The surgeon will use local anesthesia and intravenous sedation to ensure you’re comfortable. Next, the surgeon will use surgical tools to cut the gum tissues, access the underlying tooth, chisel away the bone tissues, and remove the affected tooth piecemeal.  

How long does it take when remove a tooth?

A single tooth extraction should conclude within 20 to 40 minutes, depending on whether you need a simple or surgical extraction. However, if you need to undergo multiple teeth extraction, you may need 3 to 15 additional minutes per tooth.  

Why are root canals performed?

Root canals are performed to protect your teeth from complete decay — they’re the last resort before tooth extractions. If you don’t treat a dental cavity promptly, it continues spreading until it reaches the innermost components of your teeth, i.e., the pulp chamber with the nerves and blood vessels. Root canals are performed to remove all the infected pulp tissues and nerves, disinfect the root canal, and prevent the tooth from completely decaying.  

How successful are root canals treatment?

Root canal treatments are extremely successful — they have a nearly perfect success rate. In most cases, the affected tooth can last a lifetime after the root canal. However, if you delay the root canal treatment too much, the infection may have spread to other parts of your mouth, leading to a failed root canal. That’s why you must undergo root canal treatments as soon as the dentist recommends them.  

Schedule your dental extraction in Manhattan

Studio Smiles NYC is one of the leading dental clinics in Manhattan, NYC, with a state-of-the-art office at 41 Park Ave, Suite 1C. Our dentists specialize in simple and surgical dental extractions for all purposes, such as impacted wisdom teeth, dental infections, and more. Our goal is to preserve all of your teeth, so we only recommend dental extractions if no other alternatives are deemed viable. Please schedule an appointment for your dental extraction in Manhattan today.