At Chisholm Trail Smile Center, Dr. Matthew Bridges offers affordable care and multiple financing options. If you are suffering a dental emergency, contact us immediately for the urgent care you need. 

When is tooth extraction necessary?

There are several situations in which tooth removal is the best emergency option: 

• Dental decay has spread too far to repair your tooth with a filling or crown. 
• A dental infection has become too severe for root canal therapy.
• You have a dental infection and a weakened immune system, which may disqualify you from root canal therapy.
• Due to jawbone recession, your tooth no longer has sufficient support. 
• You have an impacted tooth, meaning the tooth has not come in on time, is erupting in the wrong place, or is blocked from coming in all the way.

The Cost of Urgent Tooth Removal

A standard tooth extraction typically costs between $150 and $300 per tooth. If you have an impacted tooth, you will require oral surgery to remove gum or jawbone tissue. As a result, extraction will cost more with a price range between $225 and $2,300. 

There are a number of factors that contribute to the final total of tooth extraction. Considerations include: 

• Any x-rays needed prior to extraction
• Whether you choose sedation
• The number of teeth being removed
• The complexity of a surgical extraction

Another consideration is the type of restoration you choose to replace your extracted tooth. At Chisholm Trail Smile Center, we offer a full range of restorative solutions, including bridges, dentures, and dental implants. Dr. Bridges and our office team will be happy to discuss these options and help you select the one that fits your budget.

Insurance and Financing

Dental insurance usually covers all or part of the cost of an emergency extraction. Our office is in-network with Health Choice and Delta Premier, but we also file claims with other insurance companies. Even if you have an out-of-network plan, it can significantly cut down on your personal costs. 

If you do not have insurance or you need additional financial assistance, we have several other financing options available. In addition to cash and personal check, we accept all major credit cards. We also offer financing through CareCredit®, a third-party institution that specializes in financing for medical and dental procedures. 

Finally, we proudly provide Kleer® In-House Financing. When you set up a membership plan, you can make regular payments directly to our office in exchange for discounts and other incentives. 

Learn More about Emergency Tooth Extraction Cost

When you are experiencing a dental emergency, you shouldn’t have to worry about the cost. Contact us today to receive the affordable, stress-free urgent care you deserve. Reach us online or call us at 580-255-4880. Dr. Bridges is proud to provide emergency dentistry to patients in Duncan, OK, and the surrounding communities.

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Trauma

Traumatic injuries to teeth can result from a sports injury or accident. Often, these injuries result in minor damage, such as a chip or crack, to a tooth. If a crack is large enough, it may spread to the root. This type of injury may require tooth extraction or placement of a dental crown to preserve oral health. 

Complications Related to Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are commonly extracted for a variety of reasons. Around 10 million third molars are removed each year in the United States. Wisdom teeth are prone to becoming impacted, meaning they are unable to fully emerge. Partially impacted teeth partly emerge while fully impacted wisdom teeth are unable to emerge at all. This situation can cause a wide range of dental problems, including an increased risk for cavities or infection or dental crowding. 

Even when a wisdom tooth fully emerges, it is often at an increased risk for cavities because wisdom teeth are difficult to clean. During your dental exam, Dr. Bridges will determine if your wisdom tooth requires extraction. The procedure is far more comfortable than most people anticipate. 

An Abscess

Wisdom teeth are prone to developing an abscess due to the fact that they are more difficult to clean. An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms inside a wisdom tooth, often near the root. Patients often notice pain as a result of this advanced infection. By the time symptoms arise, the body’s ability to fight off the infection has probably been compromised. To protect your jaw and surrounding tissue, an emergency tooth extraction will likely be needed. 

Failed Root Canal Procedure

There are multiple reasons that a root canal can fail and require tooth extraction. If all the bacteria are not removed from within the tooth before it is sealed, the infection can reemerge. If the structure of the dental crown is compromised, bacteria can reenter the tooth’s pulp. The inner seal that is placed following your root canal therapy can break down over time. Whatever the cause, the presence of an advanced infection within the tooth following root canal therapy may require tooth extraction to prevent further health problems. 

Cosmetic Considerations

Many people do not realize that tooth extraction can be combined with orthodontic treatments or other procedures to add symmetry and beauty to your smile. Removing wisdom teeth can prevent the teeth from ruining your smile following treatments using Invisalign or traditional braces. Some patients can benefit from tooth extraction as preparation for placement of implant-supported prosthetics or dentures.  

Contact Our Duncan, OK Office Today

Many of the dental problems that require tooth extraction are considered dental emergencies. If you are experiencing the sudden onset of pain from a tooth, contact our office by calling (580) 255-4880. Our staff will set up an immediate appointment to address your dental needs.  

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