Tooth Extraction

You will be pleasantly surprised by how little to no pain you’ll feel with the extraction. There have been many advancements in dental pain management. So now, many treatments can be pain-free.

Patients are often surprised by how fast and easy their wisdom tooth extraction is. First, the dentist will numb the treatment area with a local anesthetic. Next is the actual extracting part. If the teeth are growing above the gum line, a simple extraction is done with tools. If they’re impacting below the gums, then the dentist will make a small incision. When the tooth is exposed, the dentist will then perform the procedure. If the removal is complicated, we will refer you out to an oral surgeon.

Following the procedure, our team will monitor you. We will keep tabs on any bleeding and help ensure the gauze slows it down ultimately. At this point, the team will give you aftercare instructions. The instructions will include such things as ok foods to eat and icing instructions. If pain meds were prescribed, you would receive instructions for usage as well.

Specific recovery times will depend on each individual. For most patients, the first 48 hours can be worse. This period is when you can experience the most bleeding, swelling, and associated discomfort. After this, almost all patients should expect a full recovery within a week or two.

If you’re experience symptoms of improper growing wisdom teeth, don’t hesitate to call. At Shodhan Dentistry, our trusted and reliable dentists can help you get fast relief. With our cozy office amenities and top-rated dentists, your experience will be nothing but stellar. Our Yucaipa dental office accepts many PPO insurances. We have many appointments in the early mornings, evenings, and even Saturdays. Let us get you out of pain today and put that smile back on your face soon.

If you are recommended to have a tooth extraction, your tooth is likely infected or causing inflammation of the surrounding tissue. If you delay extraction, the infection is likely to worsen and spread further, causing pain and additional issues. As a result, you may require more complex and costly treatments in the future.

Wisdom teeth do not always need to be removed. If your wisdom teeth are healthy and do not cause any discomfort, they can function just like all your other teeth your entire life. The most common cases when wisdom teeth are recommended to be removed are:

• Your wisdom teeth are fully hidden under the gum tissue (impacted wisdom teeth) or partially covered by the gum tissue (partially impacted wisdom teeth). These conditions often cause irritation and swelling of the gum tissue and pain.
• Your wisdom teeth are difficult to clean properly due to their position and recurring cavities.
• Your wisdom teeth are infected. 
• You are preparing for an orthodontic treatment and need to create extra space in the mouth for the rest of your teeth to move.
• Your wisdom teeth are erupting after an orthodontic treatment and may cause changes in tooth alignment.

After a tooth extraction, you may experience soreness and swelling of the procedure site for several days. Also, it is important to make sure food does not get stuck in the socket of an extracted tooth. Therefore, it is recommended to switch to a liquid diet in the first 24 to 48 hours after the procedure and then follow with a soft diet for the next several days. It is essential that you avoid hard and crunchy foods that can strain the jaw and irritate the procedure site.

A simple tooth extraction costs between $300 and $500 per tooth. A surgical tooth extraction (needed when the tooth can not be easily accessed or is broken) typically costs between $500 and $900 depending on the complexity of the case.

Simple tooth extractions are typically quick. You are likely to spend no longer than 15 to 20 minutes in a dental office, with the extraction itself taking only a couple of minutes per tooth. Surgical tooth extractions typically take 20 to 60 minutes depending on the difficulty of the procedure.

In the Shodhan Yucaipa dental office, we offer same-day and emergency tooth extractions as well as other treatments. If you experience severe pain and swelling, do not hesitate to contact us at 909-389-5699, and we will offer you the soonest available appointment time.

A wisdom tooth removal procedure will start with an anesthetic injection. The anesthetic will start working within a couple of minutes and numb the procedure site. Then, in cases of simple tooth extractions, your dentist will carefully separate the tooth from the gum tissue with a special instrument and extract the tooth with forceps. If your wisdom tooth requires a surgical extraction, your dentist will start by making an incision in the gum to access the tooth and then extract it. In some cases, stitches are applied after the extraction. At the end, your dentist will place medication (if needed) and a clean gauze at the extraction site and give you post-procedure care recommendations.