Tooth Extraction in Miami
When a tooth can't be saved, a gentle extraction stops the pain and protects the rest of your smile. We numb you fully, offer sedation if you want it, and plan how to fill the gap so nothing shifts later.
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The short answer
A tooth extraction is not painful: the area is fully numbed, so you feel pressure, not pain, with sedation available if you're anxious. At our office it's $300 for a front tooth, $450–$500 for back teeth, and $750–$850 for a wisdom tooth. The key afterward is to not leave the gap. We'll plan how to replace the tooth so your bite and bone stay healthy.
Let's kill the #1 fear
Does It Hurt? Your Comfort Options
The extraction itself doesn't hurt. You feel pressure, not pain. Pick the comfort level that's right for you.
Local numbing
The area is fully numb and you're wide awake. The only sting is the initial pinch. Standard for simple extractions.
Laughing gas
Inhaled nitrous takes the edge off anxiety. You stay aware and it clears in minutes, so you can drive yourself home.
Oral sedation
A pill beforehand leaves you deeply relaxed and drowsy, often with hazy memory. You'll need a ride home.
IV sedation
The deepest comfort, where most patients remember nothing. Standard for impacted wisdom teeth. Requires a driver.
No "call us for pricing"
Estimate Your Extraction Cost
A quick Miami-range estimate. Surgical and impacted teeth cost more because they take more work. Sedation is an optional add-on.
Estimate based on typical Miami pricing per tooth. A bone graft to protect a future implant is an optional add-on (~$250–$600). We give you an exact quote and verify your insurance for free.
Extraction Prices in Miami
Per tooth. Sedation and bone grafting are optional add-ons.
| Tooth | Our price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Front tooth (anterior) | $300 | Visible, single-rooted front tooth |
| Canine | $500 | Long-rooted corner tooth |
| Premolar | $450 | Mid-arch tooth |
| Molar | $450 | Back grinding tooth |
| Wisdom tooth | $750–$850 | Erupted or impacted third molar |
| Full-arch removal | $750 / arch | Multiple teeth, whole arch at once |
Sedation add-ons
- Laughing gas (nitrous): ~$40–$90
- Oral conscious sedation: ~$250–$500
- IV sedation: ~$250–$800
Pay monthly, up to 60 months
Extractions, sedation, and the replacement that follows qualify for financing from $130/month. Pre-qualify in minutes, no credit impact.
See financing options →Your Recovery, Day by Day
Know what's normal, and exactly what to do, so healing is smooth.
- First 24hProtect the clot. Bite on gauze, ice 20 min on/off, rest with your head up. Eat cold, soft foods. No straws, spitting, smoking, or rinsing.
- Days 2–3The peak. Swelling and soreness peak around 48–72h, then ease. Start gentle warm salt-water rinses after the first day. Pain usually drops after day 3.
- Days 4–7Turning the corner. Daily improvement, pain becomes intermittent, and by about day 7 dry-socket risk drops sharply. Add soft solids back gradually.
- 1–2 weeks+Healed over. Gum tissue closes in 1–2 weeks; the bone fills in over several weeks. Wisdom-tooth and surgical cases take a little longer.
The #1 worry, demystified
What Is Dry Socket?
Dry socket is when the healing blood clot dislodges and leaves the bone exposed, causing a sharp pain that can radiate to the ear, plus a bad taste. The tell-tale sign is pain that's improving and then suddenly gets worse around days 3–5. It happens in only about 2–5% of extractions, and we relieve it fast with a soothing dressing.
Worried something's off? Call us →How to avoid it
- No smoking, since smokers are 3× more likely to get it
- No straws and no spitting for the first few days
- No vigorous rinsing: gentle salt-water only, after 24h
- Stick to soft foods and follow your post-op plan
A special case
Wisdom Teeth: Do You Really Need Them Out?
Not always. Healthy, fully erupted wisdom teeth you can keep clean can simply be monitored. Removal makes sense when they're impacted, crowding other teeth, decaying, or trapping infection. If they do need to come out, it's easier and heals faster the younger you are (roots aren't fully formed yet).
Get an Honest OpinionWhen removal is recommended
- Impacted or only partially erupted
- Crowding or damaging neighboring teeth
- Repeated pain, infection, or cysts
- Decay you can't reach to clean
Don't Leave the Gap
An empty space isn't harmless: teeth drift and the jawbone shrinks up to 40–60% within 2–3 years. Here's how to protect your smile.
| Dental implant | Bridge | Leave the gap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preserves jawbone | Yes | No | No, bone shrinks |
| Touches other teeth | No | Yes, grinds them down | They drift |
| Lifespan | Decades+ | 5–15 yrs | — |
| Upfront cost | Higher | Lower | Lowest now, costly later |
Smart move: a bone graft at the time of extraction keeps your implant option open and affordable. Compare dental implants & bridges.
What to Expect
Exam & plan
A quick exam and X-ray, your comfort options, and an exact price, with a plan to replace the tooth.
Gentle removal
We numb you fully (sedation if you'd like), then remove the tooth gently. Pressure, not pain.
Heal & replace
Clear aftercare to prevent dry socket, and your replacement (implant or bridge) when you're ready.
Smile Now, Pay Later
Plans from $130/month with financing up to 60 months for qualified patients. Pre-qualify online in minutes, no impact to your credit score.
Extraction Questions, Answered
Who you'll see
Your Miami Dentists
Bilingual specialists who do this every day, so you're in expert hands.
Gentle Care When a Tooth Has to Go
Book your free consultation today. Honest pricing, real comfort options, and a plan to keep your smile whole.
Schedule a CallFree consultation · Bilingual team · Financing from $130/mo