Boatman Dental
Tooth Extractions in Minden & Gardnerville, NV
Tooth extractions at Boatman Dental, a general dental practice in Minden, NV, serving Minden, Gardnerville, and the Carson Valley.
Tooth Extractions in Minden & Gardnerville, NV
Boatman Dental is a general dental practice in Minden, Nevada. We provide simple and surgical tooth extractions at our Minden office.
Our office is at 1624 Library Ln in Minden, a few miles north of central Gardnerville on US Highway 395.
About Tooth Extractions
A tooth may need to be removed when it is too decayed or broken to restore, when infection or gum disease has damaged its support, or when a wisdom tooth is causing problems. We talk through other options before recommending an extraction.
We provide:
- Simple extractions of teeth that are fully erupted.
- Surgical extractions, including some impacted wisdom teeth.
Treatment is done under local anesthesia. We do not offer sedation. Some cases are referred to an oral surgeon, and we will tell you if yours is one of them.
When a tooth is removed, the space it leaves can affect the neighboring teeth and the bone. We go over replacement options, such as an implant, bridge, or denture, as part of the plan.
What to Expect
Before an extraction, we review your health history and medications, take X-rays as needed, and explain the procedure. During the procedure you should feel pressure but not sharp pain. If you do, tell us and we will stop.
Afterward, we give you written aftercare instructions and go over them with you. In general: bite on gauze to control bleeding, avoid straws, smoking, spitting, and hard rinsing for the first days to protect the clot, use a cold pack on the outside of the face, eat soft foods, and take medications as directed. Call our office if pain increases after it had started to improve, as this can be a sign of dry socket. Healing time varies from person to person. We explain the treatment plan and its cost before any treatment begins.
Getting Here
Our office is at 1624 Library Ln in Minden, a few miles north of central Gardnerville on US Highway 395. Gardnerville is about 5 to 10 minutes away, and Genoa and Johnson Lane are about 15 to 20 minutes away.
Drive times vary with traffic, weather, and road conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need someone to drive me?
Extractions at our office are done under local anesthesia only, and most patients drive themselves. If a referral for sedation is part of your plan, you will need a driver for that appointment.
Will I need antibiotics?
Antibiotics are prescribed when there is a sign of active infection or when your medical history calls for them.
Do you accept my insurance?
Coverage depends on your plan. Call our office with your insurance information and we can talk through how it applies before your visit.
How much does a tooth extraction cost?
Cost depends on the treatment you need, which we can't know before an exam. We explain the treatment plan and its cost before any treatment begins.
Contact Boatman Dental
Boatman Dental
1624 Library Ln, Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-8176
Request an appointment online or call our office.
Serving Minden, Gardnerville, and the Carson Valley.