Tooth Extractions Bellingham

Why Do We Suggest Extracting Teeth?

We only recommend extracting a tooth if it's absolutely crucial to maintain good oral health. In cases where a tooth is severely damaged or infected, removing it can prevent the problem from spreading to surrounding teeth, creating widespread damage to your smile. Here are some situations in which we may suggest this procedure:

• When a damaged tooth can’t be repaired.
• When an infected tooth can’t be treated with root canal therapy.
• When gum disease has caused a permanent tooth to become loose.
• When you require more room in your mouth for a restoration or to undergo orthodontic treatment.
• When wisdom teeth are impacted below the gumline or pose a threat to your oral health.

The Process of Extracting a Tooth

If your tooth has already protruded through the gumline and is showing, we can easily remove it using two instruments, a dental elevator and forceps. We’ll use the elevator to gently lift your tooth free of its socket. Then, we’ll hold the biting surface with a pair of dental forceps to gently lift it from your mouth and remove it. For more complicated situations, we may need to surgically remove the tooth, which is a different process.

Healing After Your Tooth Extraction Procedure

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Rebuilding Your Smile to Be Healthier Than Ever

After a tooth extraction in Bellingham, you don’t have to live with an incomplete smile. We offer a variety of restorative treatments to provide you with a fully functional and complete grin. To learn about all of the treatments that we offer, feel free to call our office or ask us before you receive your tooth extraction.

Understanding the Cost of Tooth Extractions

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Factors That Can Affect Tooth Extraction Cost

No two smiles will be exactly alike, so you can be sure your treatment plan will be specifically tailored to your unique situation—including the cost! Although the price can vary from case to case, here are some common factors that can affect the overall price of the procedure:

• The number of teeth needing extraction: Removing a single tooth will cost much less than extracting several teeth.
• The kind of extraction required: Simple extractions are more straightforward, whereas extracting an impacted tooth will need minor oral surgery that may involve stitches.
• The type of tooth extracted: Teeth that need to be extracted from the back of the mouth can be more difficult to remove than those in the front, which can impact the price.
• Tooth-replacement solution: Dental bridges and dentures typically have a lower cost compared to tooth replacements like dental implants.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Tooth Extractions?

Most dental insurance companies will consider tooth extractions as essential procedures, so you’ll likely expect to receive coverage for these treatments. In many cases, they can typically offer about 50% coverage of the total cost of the service once you’ve met your deductible. Even so, every policy is different, and you might have certain limitations before the benefits start kicking in, such as waiting periods. That’s why you’ll want to double-check the details of your plan with your provider before starting your procedure. You can also speak with our team so that we can help you navigate your policy, file claims, and advise you on how to make the most of your benefits.

How to Make Tooth Extractions Affordable

Those who aren’t currently insured shouldn’t worry too much about being left completely on their own. Our team understands that not everyone will have a policy to help them. That’s why we’ve partnered with a third-party financier known as CareCredit. With their help, you can sign up for a plan that can break up the overall cost of your treatment into smaller payments. Best of all, they often come with little to no interest, allowing you to keep more in your wallet in the long run!