Extractions · Targu Jiu

Tooth extraction in Targu Jiu

At Hevadent, routine extractions, from loose teeth and root remnants to fully erupted wisdom teeth, can be carried out by the clinic's dentists. Complicated cases, such as teeth still in the bone, go to the specialist in dento-alveolar surgery. How difficult each extraction will be is settled at the consultation, on an X-ray, which can be taken at the clinic.

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In short

A routine tooth extraction is done under local anaesthetic, at the practice, and the patient goes home the same day. At Hevadent, in Targu Jiu, taking out a tooth loosened by gum disease costs 200 lei, a single-rooted tooth 250 lei, a molar 300 lei, and a fully erupted wisdom tooth 400 lei.

How complex the extraction is and the right approach for each case are decided by the dentist after the consultation and the necessary X-rays.

Book a consultation to find out what the procedure involves and what it costs.

Whether an extraction is routine or needs the specialist shows on the X-ray. Book a consultation and find out which row in the list your tooth falls under.

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What a routine extraction involves

A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that can no longer be saved or whose extraction is medically indicated. It may be a tooth destroyed by decay, a root remnant, a tooth loosened by gum disease or a wisdom tooth. The extraction is done under local anaesthetic, with no hospital stay needed.

A tooth is held in the bone by the periodontal ligament. During the extraction, the dentist gradually frees the tooth from the structures that support it and removes it from its socket. In some cases the tooth may need to be sectioned to make it easier to remove the roots.

How complex the procedure is depends on the position of the tooth, the shape and number of its roots, the condition of the bone and the specifics of each patient.

At Hevadent, an extraction costs from 200 lei for a loose tooth affected by gum disease, 250 lei for a single-rooted tooth, 300 lei for a molar and 400 lei for an erupted wisdom tooth.

When an extraction comes into question

Not every painful tooth has to be taken out, and sometimes an extraction is needed even when the tooth causes no pain. Here are some situations in which the dentist may recommend a dental extraction.

Only the root of a tooth is left
A root remnant does not always have to be taken out. If the root can be kept, the tooth can be rebuilt with a post and a dental crown. When the root is too damaged and can no longer be restored, extraction becomes necessary.
You have teeth that move because of periodontal disease
Periodontal disease can cause bone loss and loose teeth. Periodontal treatment can help stabilise and keep them. In advanced cases, when the teeth can no longer be kept, the dentist may recommend extraction.
A tooth is too damaged to be rebuilt
When deep decay or a fracture severely damages the structure of a tooth and it can no longer be restored, the dentist may recommend extraction. Ask the dentist what options you have for replacing the tooth.
A wisdom tooth has decay or causes inflammation
Wisdom teeth may need to be taken out when they have decay that is hard to treat, cause repeated inflammation or affect the neighbouring teeth. The dentist decides whether an extraction is needed after a clinical and radiological assessment.

From consultation to a healed socket

A tooth extraction involves several stages, from the initial assessment to the healing of the tissues.

The consultation and the X-ray
An initial consultation costs 100 lei and a specialist consultation 150 lei. The X-ray helps the dentist assess the position and shape of the roots, the condition of the bone and how complex the extraction is, in order to decide on the right approach.
Talking through medication and conditions
Tell the dentist about your conditions and the treatments you take, especially anticoagulants, bisphosphonates or diabetes medicines. This information needs to be kept up to date in your medical record, because it can affect the preparation, the precautions and the timing of the procedure.
Anaesthetic and the extraction
Once the local anaesthetic has been checked, the dentist gradually frees the tooth from the structures that support it and removes it from the socket. In some cases the tooth may need to be sectioned to make the extraction easier. Where the situation calls for it, the area is stitched.
The first days after the extraction
A blood clot forms in the socket, protecting the wound and helping it heal. Keep the gauze on the extraction site as the dentist tells you. If needed, hold something cold against the cheek, with breaks and without direct contact with the skin. In the first 24 hours, avoid rinsing your mouth and spitting repeatedly. Avoid drinking through a straw and alcohol for the first few days, and smoking for at least 48–72 hours, ideally longer. Follow the dentist's advice for proper healing.
Healing and what comes nexta few months for the bone to rebuild
The gum closes over in the first weeks, while the bone rebuilds over months. During that time it is decided how the tooth will be replaced, if it showed or took part in chewing: the options and their prices are on the implant and prosthetic treatment pages.

A root remnant or a loose tooth will not mend by itself. Book a consultation and see on the X-ray what options you have.

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What a tooth extraction costs at Hevadent

The prices below come from the clinic's price list and are calculated for each tooth extracted. The cost of an extraction depends on the type of tooth and on how complex the procedure is, which is influenced by the tooth's position, the shape of its roots and the condition of the surrounding tissues. Prices for extracting impacted and partly impacted teeth are given in the dento-alveolar surgery section.

Surgical treatment

Surgical treatment
Extraction of a single-rooted tooth or root remnant (front teeth and premolars)	250 lei
Extraction of a multi-rooted tooth or root remnant (molars)	300 lei
Extraction of a tooth loosened by gum disease	200 lei
Multiple extraction of teeth loosened by gum disease (2 or more loose teeth)	300 lei
Wisdom tooth extraction	400 lei
Suturing / suture removal	25 lei

Before an extraction, it is worth knowing how the tooth can be replaced. Talk to the dentist about the treatment options and their costs, so that you can make an informed decision.

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How to prepare for an extraction

Eat before your appointment, because the extraction is done under local anaesthetic and the area may stay numb for a few hours afterwards. Do not come after a sleepless night, and do not drink alcohol that day. If procedures make you anxious, bring someone with you and tell the dentist before you start, rather than after.

Bring the full list of your medicines, with doses. Anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs are not stopped on your own initiative, because stopping them can carry risks. The decision is taken together with the doctor who prescribed them. Bisphosphonates, used to treat osteoporosis and certain cancers, are particularly important for procedures on the bone. Say as well if you have had surgery recently or are undergoing cancer treatment.

Plan the day after. Do not schedule heavy physical effort straight after an extraction, and if you work shifts, pick a time after which you can rest.

The clinic sits at Strada Victoriei nr. 170, across the road from Lidl, and there is private parking accessed from Strada Victoriei. The timetable is 08:30 to 19:30 Monday through Thursday, and 08:30 to 15:00 on Friday.

Worth knowing before an extraction

When the specialist needs to step in

How complex an extraction is depends on the position of the tooth, the shape of its roots and how close they are to sensitive areas, such as the mandibular nerve or the maxillary sinus.

An impacted or partly impacted tooth may, depending on the particular features and complexity of the case, need the specialist in dento-alveolar surgery.

After the consultation and the X-ray investigations, the dentist decides whether the extraction can be carried out by a general dentist or whether it should be done by our colleague who specialises in dento-alveolar surgery.

What to do in the first days after an extraction

The clot that forms in the socket protects the wound and helps it heal, which is why it is important not to disturb it. In the first 24 hours, do not rinse your mouth and avoid spitting repeatedly. Avoid drinking through a straw and alcohol for the first few days, and smoking for at least 48–72 hours, ideally longer.

Hold something cold against the cheek, on and off, in the first hours if needed. Eat soft food at a moderate temperature on the side opposite the extraction, and avoid hot food and drinks while the numbness lasts.

After the first 24 hours, follow the dentist's instructions on oral hygiene and any rinsing. Keep brushing your other teeth, taking care not to injure the wound. Take only the medicines the dentist recommends.

Contact the clinic if the bleeding does not stop with pressure, if you develop a fever, if the swelling gets worse after the third day or if you have real difficulty opening your mouth.

What happens to the space left after an extraction

After an extraction, the bone that supported the root starts to resorb, especially in the first months. Over time, the neighbouring teeth can tilt towards the empty space, and the tooth in the opposite jaw can drift towards it. These changes can affect your bite and make replacing the tooth later more difficult.

For this reason, it is advisable to discuss the replacement options even before the extraction. The options can include a dental bridge or a restoration on an implant, depending on the particulars of each case. The prices are on the prosthetic treatment and implantology pages. Extracted wisdom teeth do not need replacing.

When a tooth can be saved instead of taken out

Extraction is the last option, when the tooth can no longer be kept. A tooth with an infection at the root tip can be treated endodontically, and if the infection persists after root canal treatment, the dentist may recommend endodontic retreatment or, in some cases, an apicoectomy. This involves removing the root tip and treating the lesion around it, with the aim of keeping the tooth in the arch.

There are, however, situations in which the tooth can no longer be kept. A vertical root fracture or severe bone loss caused by periodontal disease can make extraction necessary. Ask the dentist to explain your treatment options, including the possibilities of keeping the tooth and their costs, before a decision is made.

Frequently asked questions

Does having a tooth out hurt

The extraction is done under local anaesthetic, which numbs the area, and the dentist checks it has taken before starting. Tell them if you feel anything during the work, because the anaesthetic can be topped up. The discomfort afterwards arrives as the anaesthetic wears off and can be eased with the medication your dentist recommends and with something cold against the cheek.

How long does healing take after an extraction

The gum closes over the wound in the first weeks, while the bone in the socket rebuilds over months rather than days. Swelling, where it appears, can be more marked in the first 48–72 hours, after which it starts to go down, though the course differs from person to person. If stitches were placed, they come out at a later visit, and the fee in the list for suturing and stitch removal is 25 lei.

What does an extraction cost at Hevadent

Extracting a tooth loosened by gum disease costs 200 lei, and several loose teeth in the same appointment 300 lei. A tooth with one root costs 250 lei, a molar 300 lei and a fully erupted wisdom tooth 400 lei. Extractions of impacted and partly impacted teeth are priced separately, on the dento-alveolar surgery page.

What is dry socket and how can I avoid it

Dry socket is a complication that can appear after an extraction, when the blood clot in the socket does not form properly, comes away or breaks down too early. Its typical sign is pain arriving two or three days after the extraction and growing rather than easing, often with an unpleasant taste. It is treated at the practice. The risk rises with smoking, with vigorous rinsing on the first day and with drinking through a straw, which is exactly why the instructions afterwards press on those points.

Can I go to work after an extraction

After a simple extraction, when you can resume ordinary activities depends on the procedure and on what your work involves. It is better to avoid heavy physical effort in the first days, because it can restart the bleeding. Ask the dentist what suits your case before you plan your schedule.

I take anticoagulants or I have diabetes. Can the extraction be done

In most cases yes, but not without preparation. Anticoagulants are not stopped on your own initiative, because interrupting them carries risks of its own; that decision is taken with the doctor who prescribed them. Well controlled diabetes does not rule the procedure out, though it bears on healing. Bring recent blood tests and the full list of your medicines to the consultation.

I am afraid of the dentist. What can I do

Fear of an extraction can come from past experiences, from the sensations you expect or from the unknown. Ask the dentist to explain step by step what is about to happen, before starting, so you know what to expect. Say if you have had a bad experience before, and what happened then.

Do all wisdom teeth have to come out

No. A fully erupted, healthy wisdom tooth, with a tooth to bite against and that you can brush properly, does not need taking out just because it is a wisdom tooth. Extraction comes into consideration when the tooth causes repeated inflammation or infection, when it affects the molar in front of it, when it does not have enough room to come through properly, or when there is a justified orthodontic reason. For impacted or partly impacted wisdom teeth, the dentist decides, after the consultation and the X-ray investigations, whether extraction is needed and whether it calls for the specialist in dento-alveolar surgery.