A tooth that can’t be saved, handled gently.
We make removing a tooth as comfortable as possible and help you plan what comes next, so a missing tooth doesn’t stay a gap. Most PPO plans accepted.
The tooth and the area around it are fully numbed, so you feel pressure, not pain. We take our time and keep you at ease.
Losing a tooth is fixable. We walk you through how to replace it so your bite and your smile stay whole.
We verify your PPO benefits and give you your cost in writing before anything happens, so you can decide with the full picture.
When does a tooth need to be extracted?
A tooth extraction is the last step we reach for, not the first. Whenever a tooth can be saved, we try to save it, often with a filling, a crown, or a root canal to clear an infection and keep your natural tooth in place.
Removal becomes the right call when a tooth is beyond repair. The most common reasons include:
- Severe decay or infection that has damaged too much of the tooth to restore.
- A tooth cracked below the gumline, where there isn’t enough healthy structure left to rebuild.
- Advanced gum disease that has loosened the tooth from the bone that supports it.
- Crowding, where removing a tooth makes room, sometimes as part of orthodontic treatment.
Only an exam and X-ray can tell for sure. If there’s a realistic way to keep your tooth, we’ll tell you. If there isn’t, we’ll explain why and make the extraction straightforward.
What happens during a tooth extraction, and what’s recovery like?
The procedure itself is usually quicker than people expect. Here’s the shape of it:
Numbing. We numb the tooth and the area around it completely. You may feel pressure and movement, but not pain.
Removal. For a tooth that’s fully visible, removal is often simple. A tooth that’s broken at the gumline or still partly covered may need a surgical extraction, where we ease back the gum or section the tooth to remove it gently.
Protecting the site. We place gauze to help a clot form, which is the first step in healing.
Recovery, day by day
Expect some soreness and mild swelling for a couple of days, which is manageable with the guidance we send you home with. Most people are back to normal routines quickly. Stick to soft foods at first, keep the area clean as directed, and avoid straws and smoking, which can dislodge the clot.
If pain gets worse after a few days rather than better, that can signal a dry socket, so call us and we’ll help right away. For a tooth causing severe pain or swelling right now, we offer emergency dental care and do our best to see you the same day.
A tip for surgical extractions. If your removal is a surgical one, plan to take it easy for the rest of the day, and arrange for someone to drive you if you feel up to asking. We’re right in Edmonds at 7631 212th St SW #112-C with parking on site, so getting in beforehand and back home afterward is quick and low-stress.
What are my options to replace the tooth?
Replacing a missing tooth does more than restore your smile. It keeps your bite working and stops the neighboring teeth from drifting into the gap. You have three main paths, and we’ll help you choose the one that fits your situation:
A dental implant replaces the root and the tooth, so it stands on its own without relying on the teeth beside it. It’s the closest thing to a natural tooth.
A dental bridge fills a smaller gap using the teeth on either side for support.
Dentures are a practical way to replace several teeth or a full arch.
Not sure which is right for you? We’ll walk you through your tooth replacement options at your consultation and match one to your needs, your timeline, and your budget.
How much does a tooth extraction cost?
Your cost depends on the tooth and how involved the removal is. As a general range from our 2026 fee schedule, a simple extraction of a visible tooth runs around $195, and a surgical extraction that requires removing bone or sectioning the tooth runs around $330. Impacted teeth, like most wisdom teeth, involve more and cost more; we cover those on our wisdom teeth removal page.
A fully visible tooth
Bone removal or sectioning
Most PPO plans cover a portion of an extraction. We verify your benefits first and give you your cost in writing, so you know what to expect before you commit. For larger cases, or when you’re replacing the tooth at the same time, we offer flexible ways to pay, including options like Cherry and CareCredit. You can see all of our insurance and financing options in one place.
Edmonds Dental Care Tooth Extraction Process
Book in a couple of minutes online or call (425) 776-8353. Tell us if the tooth is painful or swollen right now, and we’ll do our best to see you the same day.
At your visit we examine the tooth and take an X-ray to check the root and the bone around it. We confirm whether the tooth can be saved or should come out, verify your PPO benefits, and hand you the full cost in writing.
Once you’ve decided, we numb the tooth and the area around it completely, then remove it. In many cases we can do this at the same appointment; if your case is more involved, we’ll schedule it at a time that works for you.
You leave with written aftercare (what to eat, how to protect the clot, how to manage soreness) and a direct number to call if anything worries you over the next few days. If you’re replacing the tooth, we map out that next step before you go.
Tooth extraction questions
A tooth that can’t be saved doesn’t have to be stressful.
We’ll make it comfortable and help you plan what comes next.
We’re at 7631 212th St SW #112-C in Edmonds, with parking on site.