Tooth Extractions – Marlboro, NJ

Remove Damaged Teeth, Restore Your Smile!

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Your teeth are incredible; they allow you to enjoy your favorite foods, they stimulate your jawbone, and they help you communicate clearly with your loved ones. That’s why our top priority is always trying to maintain your oral health. Sadly, there are some cases where there’s no other option but to have your tooth pulled. If you find yourself in this situation, then know that our emergency dentist will go the extra mile to keep you comfortable during the procedure and find a lifelike tooth-replacement option that completes your smile afterward!

Why Choose Cambridge Square Dental for Tooth Extractions?

  • Highly Trained and Experience Dentist
  • Same-Day, After-Hours, and Weekend Appointments
  • Dental Insurance and Flexible Financing Welcome

Reasons Why Tooth Extractions Are Necessary

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Whether you’re coming in for a routine checkup or a last-minute emergency exam, if we find significant dental damage, we will first see if saving your natural teeth is possible. Sometimes, that’s not an option if:

  • A tooth has come loose from advanced gum disease
  • The decay has progressed to the point where the tooth is severely damaged
  • A dental filling or crown will not protect the tooth from harm
  • A wisdom tooth is growing in sideways or is impacted
  • There isn’t enough room in your mouth for the tooth in question

Of course, our Marlboro dental team will review both our findings and the treatment options we recommend in-depth at your appointment. That way, you are fully involved in the decision of what the next best steps are.

The Process of Removing a Tooth

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Depending on the reason for having your tooth pulled and where it’s located, Dr. Yana Nemtseva will complete a simple extraction or surgical extraction. Simple extractions are used when the tooth in question is above the gumline. In this case, she will thoroughly numb your mouth before using forceps to gently rock your tooth loose. Surgical extractions, on the other hand, are used when the tooth is underneath the gumline, which is often the case with wisdom teeth. This requires a small incision to be made in the gums to assess the tooth. Then, she can carefully remove it.

Tooth Extraction Aftercare

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Following your tooth extraction, you’ll need to focus on recovering. Typically, we recommend taking a day or two off of work; however, three or four days may be needed if your job is physically demanding. During that time, you need to follow the aftercare instructions we give you to a tee, including:

  • Not using a straw, spitting, or smoking
  • Sticking to soft foods, like vegetable soup and plain yogurt
  • Avoiding exercise or physical activity
  • Drinking plenty of water
  • Keeping your mouth clean
  • Using a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time to alleviate swelling
  • Taking OTC pain medication as directed

If you have any questions about tooth extractions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!

Understanding the Cost of Tooth Extractions

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You may understand that removing your troubled tooth is the best way to preserve your comfort and your oral and overall health, but it’s still perfectly reasonable to ask how much an extraction will cost before you commit to it. While we can’t provide you with a proper cost estimate until we’ve seen you at our office in Morganville for your consultation, this guide can help you develop a better idea of what to expect. Here’s a quick look at how tooth extractions are priced at Cambridge Square Dental, but please feel free to contact our office if you’d like to learn more.

Factors That Can Affect Tooth Extraction Cost

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Several factors will probably determine most of the cost of your tooth extraction. These are:

  • The type of tooth being removed: The larger teeth located farther back in the mouth are harder to reach and have more complicated anatomy, which makes extracting them more difficult. Accordingly, removing them is typically more expensive.
  • The complexity of the case: In some especially complicated cases, we may have to refer a patient to an outside specialist who uses a different pricing structure.
  • The prosthetic device selected: The American Dental Association recommends replacing a lost tooth as soon as possible to prevent injuries and preserve bite alignment. We’ll be happy to discuss your tooth replacement options and their associated prices during your consultation.

Does Dental Insurance Cover Tooth Extractions?

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In many cases, a dental insurance policy will pay for about 50% of a tooth extraction since it is medically necessary. However, your plan may impose restrictions such as a waiting period before it takes effect, a deductible that must be met before it pays for anything, and an annual maximum that defines how much it can pay in a year. We’ll be happy to discuss your insurance policy and the coverage it offers during your consultation at our Morganville office, but please feel free to contact our staff with your insurance information if you’d like to get a better idea of what you can expect from your plan before your appointment.

How to Make Tooth Extractions Affordable

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The team at Cambridge Square Dental understands that many people may need a little assistance making the costs of their tooth extractions fit in their budgets, and we’re eager to make sure that everyone can get the oral care they need to stay healthy and happy. To that end, we partner with CareCredit, a trusted third-party financier that can set our patients up with flexible payment plans that break their bills into small monthly installments with little to no interest. We’ll be happy to help you understand your payment and financing options when we see you at our Morganville office for your consultation.