Got a wisdom tooth with gaping cavity, starting to cause pain. Thing is I do not have insurance, so looking for affordable options BUT am super duper scared of pain...can regular dentists knock you out? Any clues on average cost of all of this (US)? Thanks in advance!
2007-06-23 06:20:39 · 12 answers · asked by kaisergirl 7 in Health ➔ Dental
You can visit a regular dentist, they will screen you and tell you if they are able to remove the tooth or not. An X-ray will be needed to properly examine the tooth. If the tooth is fully erupted, isn't angled funny, and isn't located close to any major nerves, the odds are a general dentist can extract it. The great majority of general dentists don't put you to sleep, and if you are looking for something affordable, conscious sedation can be expensive. You can expect local anesthetic to adequately numb the tooth but you will still feel a deep pressure no matter how numb you are. If you are nervous, you can ask for Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) to help you relax. I belive most private dentists have an additional charge for this. Do realize the risk of infection if you do not have the tooth extracted - it is much better to just get it over with. I don't know you're area but you can expect the extraction to cost between $225-350 for everything, but don't hold me to that - may be less, may be more.
2007-06-23 06:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by DDS 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sad story: A good friend of mine needed to have a wisdom tooth out, also didn't have insurance. She went to a regular dentist, because it's cheaper. The tooth BROKE in the middle of the extraction, and the dentist said he couldn't finish the job. She had to go to an oral surgeon anyway, but as it turns out had to wait several days before she could get an appointment. Agony! If there's any possible way you can go to an oral surgeon, that seems like the better option. Failing that, you might discuss with your dentist how difficult a procedure it is, and what back-up measures he has in place if such a problem were to occur with you.
2007-06-23 06:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Dekayel 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had two teeth removed. I also had to pay out of pocket first---due to insurance issues. One of my teeth was a regular molar and the dentist removed it in office. The entire procedure (including giving me the anathesia) took about 30 minutes. The actual procedure was about 15. The other tooth was a wisdom tooth and I had to go to an oral surgeon. To have them knock you out, it was about 600 dollars. I chose to be awake during the procedure-but just be numb. That came out to 375. If they put you to sleep during the procedure, then you are not allowed to drive for 24 hours and when you wake up there seems to be more pain. When the area is numbed however, I was awake and could start feeling the pain slowly as the numbness wore off-- then I could start taking the pain meds.
2007-06-23 08:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse in the UK, dentist won't put people right under here, as it is dangerous and if a patient arrests they haven't got back up, so an oral surgeon is needed, i am very scared of pain and just had a local anesthetic from the oral surgeon and didn't feel a thing, once it's out it's a relief.
2007-06-23 06:26:08 · answer #4 · answered by nursej 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of extraction that is required. If it is impacted (and most are) it is classified as a complex extraction requiring an oral surgeon. Most dental specialists offer financing and can set up payment plans. First, go to a regular dentist for a consultation. They will guide from there, referring you to an oral surgeon, if necessary, who offer financing.
2007-06-23 06:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by Heather N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot better to have a dental surgeon do it because they can knock you out and you won't feel a thing. A regular dentist only has novocaine so you'd know everything that's going on while they were pulling it.
2007-06-23 06:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by sonofstar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, you don't want most general dentists extracting a wisdom tooth. There is a reason most of them don't do it. I have 16 yrs of experience in the dental field.
2007-06-23 06:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by artgal1285 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your dentist. the pain of the surgery is negligible since you will be under anesthesia vs the pain of a wisdom tooth trying to erupt where there is no room.
2007-06-23 06:24:08 · answer #8 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to a dentist to get it removed it just depends on if its easy enough for the dentist to do it..it would be cheaper because you dont have to go to a specialist ask for sweet air to calm and relax you before you get novicaine and if you feel anything ask your dentist for more...you shouldnt feel anything..if you do the dentist isnt doing his job right
2007-06-23 06:47:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A dentist should be able to help you with that problem.
2007-06-23 06:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by diana s229mineerst.@yahoo.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋