Hi AJSG,
All extractions are surgical. However, some dentists are only comfortable extracting teeth that do not require any incision or suturing. Sometimes a tooth broken off at the gumline can be a little tricky to get a hold of and needs to have a small incision. Other times, it does not. The only way for the dentist to determine how to remove it is to look at it clinically and on an xray to see the root structure.
Let us know how you do!
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by AJSG
Thanks, guys. It isn't hurting yet. I did try to get it pulled last week, but the wait at the clinic was so long, my RSD pain just got overwhelming, and I had to leave.
A friend of the family gave me the name of a private dentist who might be willing to help, for not too much more money. I'll call Monday and see if he can. He can do simple extractions, but not surgical ones, whatever that means. Does having it broken off at the gum line mean is is a surgical extraction?
AJ
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