Extractions

Tooth Extractions in Nashville, TN

At Nashville Family Dentistry, our doctors will always create treatment plans with your best oral health in mind.

Sometimes, this means removing a a tooth when it can not be saved. Our Nashville based team is proud to offer affordable, comfortable, and expert tooth extractions.

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A tooth extraction is often called “pulling a tooth” because it refers to completely removing a tooth from it’s socket. It has often just one step of a multitude of dental procedures such as getting dentures, implant, or emergency care. Tooth extractions often can be completed in less than an hour with local anesthesia to ease your pain and quickly get you relief.

What Is A Tooth Extraction?

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Why Would You Get A Tooth Extraction?

Why Would You Get A Tooth Extraction?

While getting a tooth removed is not always pleasant, our top Nashville doctors may determine a tooth extraction is necessary to restore your healthy smile. Here are some reasons our team may recommend extraction:

Periodontal Disease

Ideally, our team will be able to save help stop tooth decay with deep cleanings, fillings, or root canals with crowns, sometimes the progress of gum disease can make it so a tooth can unfortunately not be saved. If you are experiencing pain when you eat or bleeding gums, schedule an exam and our team can determine if you are experiencing periodontal disease, and if so, how far along it is.

Impacted teeth

Impacted or misaligned teeth are commonly associated with wisdom teeth removal, but the term simply refers to a tooth that has not fully “erupted” from the gums. This doesn’t just happen to wisdom teeth (also called third molars)- your teeth could also be suffering from overcrowding or coming in at a strange angle. Our team at Nashville can help identity impacted teeth and recommend a treatment plan. 

Injury/Trauma

A fall, some kind of accident, or something as seemingly simple as biting down too hard can cause a fractured or cracked tooth. It may need to be removed if the damage is beyond a certain point. Pease note: If you have a broken jaw or excessive bleeding, please contact 911!

Why Would You Get A Tooth Extraction?

While getting a tooth removed is not always pleasant, our top Nashville doctors may determine a tooth extraction is necessary to restore your healthy smile. Here are some reasons our team may recommend extraction:

Periodontal Disease

Ideally, our team will be able to save help stop tooth decay with deep cleanings, fillings, or root canals with crowns, sometimes the progress of gum disease can make it so a tooth can unfortunately not be saved. If you are experiencing pain when you eat or bleeding gums, schedule an exam and our team can determine if you are experiencing periodontal disease, and if so, how far along it is.

Impacted teeth

Impacted or misaligned teeth are commonly associated with wisdom teeth removal, but the term simply refers to a tooth that has not fully “erupted” from the gums. This doesn’t just happen to wisdom teeth (also called third molars)- your teeth could also be suffering from overcrowding or coming in at a strange angle. Our team at Nashville can help identity impacted teeth and recommend a treatment plan. 

Injury/Trauma

A fall, some kind of accident, or something as seemingly simple as biting down too hard can cause a fractured or cracked tooth. It may need to be removed if the damage is beyond a certain point. Pease note: If you have a broken jaw or excessive bleeding, please contact 911!

What are the benefits of Tooth Extractions?

What are the benefits of Tooth Extractions?

Even if you’re in pain, we realize concern over procedure pain may have made you delay getting your tooth extraction At Nashville, we will ensure your tooth removal is as painless as possible. On top of that, here are the benefits from tooth extraction:

Pain relief

In many instances, an extraction means relief from tooth pain. Whether it’s from trauma, decay, or something else, you will be free from the pain of the tooth once it is removed.

Protect other teeth

A tooth extraction helps stop damage, decay, and infection from spreading, and even eliminate bacteria. If needed, our doctors will ensure you take an antibiotic to aid this process.

Preventative

A dentist may recommend a tooth extraction before you are even experiencing pain as a precautionary measure, such as when there is not enough space for wisdom teeth to grow in.

Room for a new smile

Pain or infections aren’t the only reason to get a tooth extracted. If you are missing some teeth already and considering implants or dentures, a tooth extraction can make room for your new, stronger smile.

You may need to get one or multiple teeth extracted before getting orthodontic treatment such as braces to repair crooked or misaligned teeth. This step will get you that much closer to a straighter smile. 

What are the benefits of Tooth Extractions?

Even if you’re in pain, we realize concern over procedure pain may have made you delay getting your tooth extraction At Nashville, we will ensure your tooth removal is as painless as possible. On top of that, here are the benefits from tooth extraction:

Pain relief

In many instances, an extraction means relief from tooth pain. Whether it’s from trauma, decay, or something else, you will be free from the pain of the tooth once it is removed.

Protect other teeth

A tooth extraction helps stop damage, decay, and infection from spreading, and even eliminate bacteria. If needed, our doctors will ensure you take an antibiotic to aid this process.

Preventative

A dentist may recommend a tooth extraction before you are even experiencing pain as a precautionary measure, such as when there is not enough space for wisdom teeth to grow in.

Room for a new smile

Pain or infections aren’t the only reason to get a tooth extracted. If you are missing some teeth already and considering implants or dentures, a tooth extraction can make room for your new, stronger smile.

You may need to get one or multiple teeth extracted before getting orthodontic treatment such as braces to repair crooked or misaligned teeth. This step will get you that much closer to a straighter smile. 

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Why Choose Nashville Family Dentistry For your Tooth Extraction in Nashville?

Why Choose Nashville Family Dentistry For your Tooth Extraction in Nashville?

Choosing a dentist for an extraction isn’t just picking someone to pull a tooth - you are choosing a partner in your oral health. Our skilled team is your best choice for a dental partner in Nashville because:

Top Dental Extraction team in Nashville

Our team here at Nashville Family Dentistry invests heavily in staying current with industry advancements and ongoing education. They are trained in both general and cosmetic dentistry, as well as specialized services you can learn about here. Our team includes some of Nashville’s top doctors. All staff members are dedicated to make your extraction as quick and as painless as possible.

Best Extraction Prices in Nashville

We know that the cost of dental care can cause stress and even make you delay getting treatment. Here at Nashville Family Dentistry, we work with you, with or without insurance, to ensure you get the care you need at an affordable price.

Leading edge technology

At Nashville Family Dentistry, we invest in the latest in top-of-the-line dental technology and equipment to provide the best care possible. This includes digital iTero® intraoral scanners, which generate realistic predictive images for certain treatment plans, helping you visualize your potential smile.

Availability

Don’t wait to get the tooth extraction, especially if you are in pain. Call us or fill out this form and our front desk will work with you to get in as soon as possible. Same-day new patient or emergency appointments may be available!

Why Choose Nashville Family Dentistry For your Tooth Extraction in Nashville?

Choosing a dentist for an extraction isn’t just picking someone to pull a tooth - you are choosing a partner in your oral health. Our skilled team is your best choice for a dental partner in Nashville because:

Top Dental Extraction team in Nashville

Our team here at Nashville Family Dentistry invests heavily in staying current with industry advancements and ongoing education. They are trained in both general and cosmetic dentistry, as well as specialized services you can learn about here. Our team includes some of Nashville’s top doctors. All staff members are dedicated to make your extraction as quick and as painless as possible.

Best Extraction Prices in Nashville

We know that the cost of dental care can cause stress and even make you delay getting treatment. Here at Nashville Family Dentistry, we work with you, with or without insurance, to ensure you get the care you need at an affordable price.

Leading edge technology

At Nashville Family Dentistry, we invest in the latest in top-of-the-line dental technology and equipment to provide the best care possible. This includes digital iTero® intraoral scanners, which generate realistic predictive images for certain treatment plans, helping you visualize your potential smile.

Availability

Don’t wait to get the tooth extraction, especially if you are in pain. Call us or fill out this form and our front desk will work with you to get in as soon as possible. Same-day new patient or emergency appointments may be available!

How Much Do Tooth Extractions Cost?

Every treatment plan made at Nashville Family Dentistry is customized to you. It is impossible to know your final procedure cost before our doctors can view your x-rays and full examine your mouth. Your choose to utilize insurance or an out of pocket payment plan will also be a factor.

When it comes to specifically extractions, variable can include the location of the tooth, it’s specific condition, and the time needed to complete the procedure. A simple dental extraction typically starts around $75 while the cost for surgical extractions typically starts around $180.

How to Pay For A Tooth Extraction

Don’t let fears over cost keep you from getting pain relief or unlocking your new smile. We partner with the following insurance providers - and we work hard to offer the best prices for tooth extractions in Nashville.

Even if you have no insurance, we are happy to work with you! Be sure to call for more details. 

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