Extraction

Dentist In Simpsonville, SC

Teeth may require extraction if they cannot be saved by root canal therapy or other treatment. Some of the most common reasons to have teeth extracted include:

  • Impacted tooth – tooth is trapped beneath bone or gums and not emerging properly
  • Crowding or small mouth – emerging teeth may cause other teeth to shift or crack due to lack of space
  • Decay or infection – when a tooth is affected by extreme decay or infection that cannot be corrected with filling or root canal treatment, it may require extraction

Dr. Bayer may recommend extraction of one or more of your teeth if any of these issues apply to you. During your consultation, we may also recommend sedation dentistry to make your experience more comfortable.

What should I expect?

Scheduling:  Our surgeries and sedations are scheduled on a limited basis. This ensures that our CRNA will be available and that patients will have the doctor’s complete attention during their procedures. After checking into any available insurance benefits, I will be reaching out to you to arrange a date for your child’s surgery.  In an effort to minimize the amount of school/work your child will have to miss, we schedule our surgeries on Thursday mornings.  Surgery dates can not be held without a minimum deposit.

Insurance/Cost:  Cost will vary based on the insurance benefits that are available for the procedure.  We do our very best to maximize your benefits while minimizing your out of pocket expenses.  After verifying your oral surgery benefits, I will reach out to provide a treatment plan showing your estimated co-payment as well as the options that are available to you for payment.

Sedation:  To keep your child pain-free and ensure that they have a positive experience, we employ a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) to administer IV sedation during their procedure. Our patient’s safety is a top priority; therefore, we utilize a highly skilled CRNA to administer medications and monitor patients throughout their procedure. Please keep in mind that since your child will be sedated, it will be necessary for them to complete a pre-operative visit the week of their appointment (must have a parent or guardian if child is under 18 years old) to review consents and post op instructions.  Your child will need to have a driver to and from their surgery appointment.

Recovery:  Once the procedure is over, you can expect your child to feel a bit groggy. Our CRNA will monitor you until we feel as though your child is ready to be sent home. The average procedure lasts about 1.5 hours from start to finish.  Recovery time depends largely on extent of the procedure; however, we typically advise patients to plan for 3-4 days for recovery.  During this time, it is normal to expect soreness/swelling. It will also be important that post op instructions are followed closely, including a soft food diet, rest and taking prescribed medications as directed.