Why A Tooth Needs Extraction?
We may recommend that you have a tooth extraction for a number of reasons.
- The tooth is severely decayed or damaged by trauma.
- Severe infection or abscess.
- Gum disease.
- For orthodontic treatment.
- Impacted wisdom teeth.
Extraction Isn’t The End
Teeth extractions as part of orthodontic treatment or because of impacted wisdom teeth won’t need to be replaced. But if you need a tooth removed because of decay, infection, or disease, you don’t have to resort to living with a gapped smile.
You can have a fully restored smile once again with dental implants, assuming you are a good candidate for implants.
We will discuss the best possible restorative options available with you, for you to make an informed choice such that function and aesthetics are restored. These could include fixed partial dentures and implants.
Dental implants replace both your tooth root and the visible portion of your tooth, making them the healthiest and longest-lasting option if you need tooth extractions. With prior planning , we can potentially extract your tooth and replace it during the same appointment with a dental implant.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
The wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to appear in your mouth.
If a wisdom tooth doesn’t have room to grow (impacted wisdom tooth), resulting in pain, infection or other dental problems, you’ll likely need to have it pulled.
Problems with impacted wisdom teeth
- Pain.
- Trapping food and debris behind the wisdom tooth.
- Infection or gum disease (periodontal disease).
- Tooth decay in a partially erupted wisdom tooth.
- Damage to a nearby tooth or surrounding bone.
- Development of a fluid-filled sac (cyst) around the wisdom tooth.
- Complications with orthodontic treatments to straighten other teeth.
Wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure to remove one or more wisdom teeth
Living with pain or discomfort from your teeth is often unbearable, it disrupts your daily life and makes it hard to enjoy almost anything. Getting your wisdom teeth removed can help to alleviate a lot of that pain if that’s the root of the problem.
The key is to have the procedure done by highly-skilled, caring oral surgeons who have years of experience removing wisdom teeth just like yours, so that you can return to your regular activities in no time. If you’re in need of any oral surgery procedures, contact us today to schedule a consultation!
