Tooth Extractions in Kitchener

We always try to save a tooth first, but sometimes taking it out is the best thing for your health. At Highland Kitchener Dentist on Highland Rd W, we do simple and surgical extractions. If you’re in pain now, call 519-885-1598 or see our emergency dentist page.

When a tooth may need to come out

• Decay or a break so large that a filling or crown can’t fix it
• An infection that hasn’t responded to other treatment
• Advanced gum disease that has loosened the tooth
• Crowding, in some cases

Simple and surgical extractions

A simple extraction removes a tooth that’s fully visible in the mouth. A surgical extraction is needed when a tooth is broken at the gumline, has curved roots or hasn’t fully come in. Either way, the area is frozen first so you feel pressure rather than pain. If you’re nervous, ask about nitrous oxide (laughing gas).

Wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth often don’t have enough room to come in straight, and they can cause pain, swelling and infection. We assess wisdom teeth case by case. We’ll take X-rays, including a panoramic X-ray that shows all your teeth and jaws in one image, and talk through whether removing them is the right choice for you.

Aftercare

• Bite gently on gauze for the first while to help a clot form
• Avoid smoking, straws and spitting hard for the first few days
• Stick to soft foods and chew on the other side
• Follow the instructions we give you for pain relief and rinsing
• Call us if bleeding, swelling or pain gets worse instead of better

Replacing the tooth

If the tooth was visible when you smiled or chewed, we’ll talk about replacing it before the extraction. Options include a fixed bridge, a partial denture or a dental implant.

Insurance, payment and CDCP

We bill most plans directly, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and can send an estimate to your insurer first. Read our CDCP page for details. We accept cash, debit and credit cards, and payment plans are available.

Book an extraction in Kitchener

Highland Kitchener Dentist is at 140 Highland Rd W in Kitchener. Call 519-885-1598 or visit our contact page.