Tooth Extraction in Mississauga
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Tooth extraction in Mississauga is sometimes needed when a tooth can’t be saved. It may be badly decayed, cracked below the gumline, loose from gum disease or crowding other teeth, and removing it gently stops the pain and infection so you can plan what comes next. At River Run Dental Centre, our dentists remove teeth for children, teens and adults, including emergency tooth removal when you’re in pain.
We always try to save a tooth first. If a dental extraction is the right choice, we explain why, and what your options are for replacing the tooth. We’re open 7 days a week, including evenings and Sundays.
When a Tooth Extraction Helps
Removing a tooth is never the first choice, but it’s often the right one when a tooth keeps causing problems.
Stops pain from a badly damaged tooth
Removes the source of an infection
Makes room for braces or crowded teeth
Protects the teeth around it
What Happens During a Tooth Extraction
A simple extraction usually takes 20 to 40 minutes. Here’s what to expect.
Exam and X-rays
Your dentist checks the tooth and its roots and explains why it needs to come out.
Freezing
We numb the tooth and gum with local anesthetic, so you feel pressure but not sharp pain.
Gentle Removal
The tooth is loosened and lifted out. Some teeth come out in pieces or need a few stitches.
A simple extraction removes a tooth you can see above the gum. A surgical extraction is needed for a broken tooth or one that hasn’t come through, such as an impacted wisdom tooth. We’ll tell you which one you need before we start. If you’re nervous, tell us when you book and we’ll go at your pace.
Why Choose River Run for Tooth Extraction
A missing tooth affects your bite, so we never take an extraction lightly. You’ll know why the tooth needs to come out, what it costs and how to replace it, before we begin.
Gentle, Experienced Care
Dr. Deepinder Singh, who has a master's degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery, focuses on extractions and wisdom teeth.
- Same-day emergency extractions when possible
Clear Costs, CDCP Accepted
We explain the cost of your extraction and any follow-up before we start.
- Canadian Dental Care Plan accepted
Tooth Extraction Cost in Mississauga
Tooth extraction cost in Mississauga depends on whether it’s a simple or surgical extraction, which tooth it is, and whether you need X-rays or a follow-up visit. A simple extraction costs less than removing a broken or impacted tooth. The average cost of tooth extraction in Ontario follows the same pattern, so when you compare tooth extraction fees, ask whether X-rays and follow-up are included.
With insurance: most workplace plans cover extractions as basic treatment, so your share is usually small. We’ll check your coverage before we start.
Without insurance: we’ll give you the tooth extraction price before any treatment, so there are no surprises. If you’re looking for a cheap or affordable tooth extraction, ask us to explain each part of the cost.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) covers tooth extractions, including many wisdom teeth, for eligible patients.
Related reading: Wisdom teeth removal cost and recovery and Broken tooth: what to do right away.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Most people feel back to normal in a few days. To help the socket heal:
- Bite on the gauze for 30 to 45 minutes to stop the bleeding
- Rest for the day and keep your head raised
- Don’t smoke, spit or drink through a straw for at least 48 hours, so the blood clot stays in place
- Eat soft, cool food and chew on the other side
- Rinse gently with warm salt water from the next day
- Take pain relievers as your dentist recommends
Call us if the pain gets worse after two or three days, or you notice a bad taste or smell. That can be a sign of dry socket, where the clot comes loose, and it’s easy for us to treat.
Once you’ve healed, you can replace the tooth with a dental implant, a bridge or a denture.
Tooth Extraction for Kids, Teens and Adults
We remove teeth at every age, for different reasons.
- Children: baby teeth that won’t fall out on their own, are badly decayed or are blocking an adult tooth. We keep tooth extraction for kids quick and explain each step in words they understand.
- Teens: extractions to make room for braces, and early wisdom teeth removal if X-rays show a problem.
- Adults and seniors: broken, badly decayed or loose teeth, and teeth that need to come out before dentures or implants.
Whatever your age, we’ll talk you through the options before any tooth is removed.
Dry Socket: Causes, Relief and Treatment
A dry socket can happen when the blood clot that forms after an extraction “doesn’t form or gets knocked loose, exposing the bone and nerves” (Cleveland Clinic). It affects about 2% to 5% of extractions and usually shows up within the first three days, as pain that gets worse instead of better.
- Dry socket causes: smoking, drinking through a straw and swishing mouthwash too hard can all dislodge the clot. Cleveland Clinic notes that people who smoke are over three times more likely to get one, and advises skipping the straw for at least a week.
- What to do for dry socket: call us. If you’re searching for how to fix dry socket at home, the answer is that you can’t, so don’t wait it out if the pain keeps you up at night or doesn’t improve with medication.
- Dry socket relief: over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen help until you’re seen.
- Dry socket treatment: your dentist gently rinses the socket and may place a numbing medication inside it. With proper care, it usually heals within seven to 10 days.
We see emergency dry socket visits 7 days a week, including after an extraction done at another clinic. Dry socket treatment in Mississauga is one call away at 905-567-6891.
Book Your Tooth Extraction in Mississauga
In pain now? Call us and we'll see you the same day whenever we can. Otherwise, book a time that suits you, including weekday evenings and Sundays. Find us at 11-1525 Bristol Rd W, near Creditview Rd.
Tooth Extraction in Mississauga: Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on whether the extraction is simple or surgical, and which tooth it is. A simple extraction costs less than a broken or impacted tooth. Most insurance plans and CDCP cover extractions, and we give you the price before we start.
The area is numbed first, so you should feel pressure but not sharp pain. Afterwards, soreness usually peaks in the first two days and is managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
Most people feel normal within three to five days. The gum closes over in about two weeks, and the bone underneath keeps healing for a few months.
Yes. If a tooth is causing severe pain or an infection, call us and we'll see you the same day whenever we can. Sometimes we treat the infection first and remove the tooth a few days later.
Dry socket happens when the blood clot in the socket comes loose and leaves the bone exposed. It causes throbbing pain two to four days after an extraction. Avoiding smoking and straws helps prevent it, and we can treat it quickly if it happens.
Usually, yes, unless it's a wisdom tooth or a baby tooth. A gap lets nearby teeth shift and the bone shrink. Implants, bridges and dentures are all options, and we'll explain the cost of each.
Most workplace dental plans cover extractions as basic treatment. The Canadian Dental Care Plan also covers extractions for eligible patients. Bring your plan details and we'll check your coverage before we start.
Trusted Sources on Tooth Extractions
Want to read more? These health organizations explain tooth extractions in plain language:
- Canadian Dental AssociationGuide to oral surgery and extractionscda-adc.ca ↗
- MedlinePlusExplanation of tooth extractionmedlineplus.gov ↗
- Cleveland ClinicWhen a tooth extraction is neededmy.clevelandclinic.org ↗
- American Dental AssociationOverview of tooth extractionsmouthhealthy.org ↗
- Government of CanadaCanadian Dental Care Plancanada.ca ↗
Related Services
Depending on why the tooth came out, these services may help next:
- Wisdom teeth removal for impacted or painful wisdom teeth
- Root canal treatment which can often save a tooth instead
- Dental implants to replace a missing tooth
- Emergency dental care for sudden pain, swelling or a broken tooth
