Dental Extractions in Rapid City

Wilson Park Dental provides dental extractions in Rapid City, South Dakota. Call 605-343-9352 or contact us today to learn more and schedule an appointment.

A dental extraction refers to having a tooth completely removed from your mouth. A tooth may need to be extracted if it is too decayed or damaged to be saved with restorative procedures. Teeth are sometimes extracted for orthodontic purposes to alleviate crowding or to allow permanent teeth to come in properly.

Although we prefer to save teeth whenever possible, dental extractions, when necessary, do have benefits: 

• Relieve pain. A tooth that is too decayed or damaged to be saved is likely causing you a good deal of discomfort. Extracting the tooth removes the source of the pain, including the nerves. 

• Prevent spread of infection. Tooth decay is an infection that is capable of spreading to the neighboring teeth. Extracting the problem tooth can save the adjacent teeth. It can also prevent the infection from spreading to the gums and causing gum disease. 

• Make more room in your mouth. One or more teeth are sometimes extracted for orthodontic reasons, such as extreme crowding in the mouth. Extracting some of the teeth can make room for the other teeth to align properly. 

• Avoid damage to your other teeth. In the case of impacted wisdom teeth, the teeth are stuck under the gums and pushed up against the roots of the back molars, preventing them from coming in properly. Extracting impacted wisdom teeth prevents them from damaging your other molars. 

You may be a good candidate for extraction if you have one or more teeth that are too decayed or damaged to be saved with restorative procedures. Any teeth that can be saved should receive the necessary treatment to preserve them. If you have a small cavity or a tooth in need of a root canal, you are not a good candidate for extraction, because the tooth should be treated rather than extracted. Having a tooth extracted without replacement leaves a gap in your mouth that could cause your other teeth to shift out of place.

Wilson Park Dental is a family practice serving patients of all ages. We provide a wide range of dental services that encompass all aspects of your oral health. It is our goal to help you keep your natural teeth in place for your lifetime. But in the event that a tooth is beyond saving, we can extract it and provide you with replacement solutions. When there is a tooth in question, we will make a recommendation that is in the best interest of your dental health.

Wilson Park Dental is a family practice serving patients of all ages. We provide a wide range of dental services that encompass all aspects of your oral health. It is our goal to help you keep your natural teeth in place for your lifetime. But in the event that a tooth is beyond saving, we can extract it and provide you with replacement solutions. When there is a tooth in question, we will make a recommendation that is in the best interest of your dental health.

Dental insurance typically covers tooth extraction when it is necessary. Most dental insurance plans only cover a portion or percentage of procedures. Contact your insurance provider for specific details about your plan.

The length of the procedure depends on a few factors, such as the number of teeth being extracted, the location of the tooth, and the complexity of the procedure. Most basic tooth extractions can be done in under an hour.

Stick to liquids and soft foods for the first 24-48 hours. Avoid drinking from a straw. Be careful when brushing your teeth to avoid the area where the tooth was extracted. Take over the counter pain medication for any discomfort.

To learn more, call 605-343-9352 or contact us today to schedule an appointment.