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 Lancaster Dental on Lancaster St W in north Kitchener, we do simple and surgical extractions, including wisdom teeth. If you’re in pain now, call 519-578-9670 and ask about same day appointments.

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
• Wisdom teeth that are impacted, partly erupted or causing pain
• 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. We take X-rays first, including a panoramic X-ray when we need to see the whole jaw. The area is frozen so you feel pressure rather than pain. If you’re nervous, ask about nitrous oxide or our other sedation options.

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 or a partial denture, and in some cases a dental implant, which we assess case by case.

Insurance, direct billing 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, Visa, Mastercard and Amex, and payment plans may be available case by case.

Book an extraction in Kitchener

Lancaster Dental is on Lancaster St W in north Kitchener. Call 519-578-9670 or contact us.