When a Tooth Needs to Come Out

 

Sometimes a tooth is too cracked, decayed, or infected to save. When that happens, removing it promptly relieves pain and protects the teeth around it. Dr. Baird can often take care of an extraction the same day, so you are not left waiting in discomfort.

 

Thinking Past the Extraction

 

Losing a tooth does not have to mean a permanent gap. If you are planning to replace it with an implant later, Dr. Baird can place a bone graft at the same visit, preserving the site so a future implant has a solid foundation.

 

Comfortable and Reassuring

 

Extractions are more comfortable than most people fear. The area is fully numbed before we begin, laughing gas is available, and our team walks you through aftercare so healing goes smoothly.

 

What happens during a tooth extraction?

 

The area is numbed, the tooth is gently removed, and we walk you through aftercare. At Millcreek Family Dental, Dr. Baird can also place a bone graft at the same visit if you plan to replace the tooth with an implant.

 

How much does an extraction cost in Bountiful, UT?

 

Cost depends on the tooth and whether grafting is done at the same time. We will give you a clear figure and review insurance and financing before treatment. See insurance & financing.

 

Does an extraction hurt?

 

You will feel pressure but not pain during the procedure. The area is numbed thoroughly, laughing gas is available, and any soreness afterward is usually mild and short-lived.

 

What should I do in a dental emergency?

 

Call us at 801-292-4009. Dr. Baird takes after-hours calls himself and can often guide you over the phone, then see you quickly if you need to come in. More on emergency care.