Sometimes a tooth cannot be saved: it is broken below the gum, the infection is too deep, or a wisdom tooth is coming in sideways. An extraction done well is quick, numb and heals in about a week. Denison dentists handle most extractions in the office and refer complex wisdom teeth to an oral surgeon in Sherman.
Simple or surgical?
Simple extraction
- Tooth is visible above the gum.
- Loosened and removed with instruments. Fifteen to thirty minutes.
- Local anesthetic only, nitrous if you are nervous.
Surgical extraction
- Tooth is broken at the gum line, or a wisdom tooth is under the gum or bone.
- A small incision, sometimes the tooth is sectioned.
- Local anesthetic, nitrous, oral or IV sedation.
Healing and aftercare
- Bite on gauze for 30 to 45 minutes. Bleeding tapers off within a few hours.
- No straws, smoking or spitting for 72 hours. Those pull the clot out and cause a painful dry socket.
- Soft food for two or three days. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen for soreness.
- Ask about replacing the tooth. A gap lets neighbors drift within months. An implant or bridge keeps everything in place.
What it costs in Denison
A simple extraction runs $150 to $450 per tooth in Denison. A surgical extraction runs $300 to $800. Wisdom teeth are usually quoted as a set, about $1,200 to $3,000 for all four with sedation. Insurance covers most extractions at 50 to 80%.
Ready to book?
Request an appointment and a Denison office will call you back, usually the same business day.
Common questions
Do all wisdom teeth need to come out?
No. Wisdom teeth that come in straight with room to clean can stay. Impacted, partly erupted or crowding wisdom teeth should come out, ideally in the late teens or early twenties when roots are short.
How long does an extraction take to heal?
The socket closes in one to two weeks. Bone fills in over a few months. Most people are back to normal eating within three or four days.
Can I be put to sleep?
Oral sedation and IV sedation are available for surgical extractions and for anxious patients. You will need a driver.
Other dental services in Denison
Emergency Dentist
Toothache, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth or swelling. Same-day help in Denison.
$150 – $400 exam and relief visitCleanings & Exams
Routine checkups, cleanings and x-rays that keep small problems from becoming big ones.
$120 – $250 per visitDental Implants
A permanent replacement for a missing tooth that looks, feels and chews like your own.
$3,000 – $5,500 per toothCrowns & Veneers
Repair a cracked or worn tooth, or reshape your smile with porcelain.
$900 – $2,000 per toothTeeth Whitening
Professional in-office or take-home whitening that is safer and stronger than store kits.
$250 – $650Invisalign & Clear Aligners
Straighten teeth without metal braces. Removable, nearly invisible, adult friendly.
$3,000 – $6,500