by Eddie Kuo | Mar 15, 2026 | Tooth Extractions
A tooth extraction is necessary when a tooth is too damaged, decayed, or infected to be repaired with any available restorative treatment. Common reasons include extensive decay that has destroyed most of the tooth structure, advanced gum disease with severe bone...
by Eddie Kuo | Oct 15, 2025 | Tooth Extractions
A tooth extraction should not be painful during the procedure. Your dentist numbs the area with local anesthetic before starting, so you’ll feel pressure and movement but not sharp discomfort. After the anesthetic wears off, you can expect some soreness and mild...
by Eddie Kuo | Sep 10, 2025 | Tooth Extractions
After a tooth extraction, you can expect some bleeding, swelling, and mild discomfort for the first two to three days. Most patients return to normal activities within 48 to 72 hours. The extraction site forms a protective blood clot within the first few hours, and...
by Eddie Kuo | Aug 20, 2025 | Tooth Extractions
A simple tooth extraction typically costs $100 to $300 per tooth. A surgical extraction, which involves teeth that are impacted or broken below the gumline, ranges from $180 to $550 per tooth. Wisdom tooth removal costs $120 to $800 per tooth depending on the level of...
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