Extracting Painful & Harmful Teath
Our dentists work to save a tooth whenever possible. However, there are circumstances, such as injury, gum disease, or excessive decay, which require extraction.
A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. Extractions are commonly performed to prevent teeth from becoming impacted (trapped in the gums or jaw bone) or to remove severely damaged teeth that cannot be repaired.
Damaged, diseased or crowded teeth can lead to pain and further oral health issues such as oral infections and severe pain. This is why it is important to receive treatment as soon as possible if you have a tooth that needs to be extracted.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom teeth are the final set of molars to erupt in the back corners of a typical adult mouth. Wisdom teeth usually come in between 17 and 25 years of age.
You can experience pain or discomfort if these teeth erupt at an angle. In some cases, the jaw does not have enough space for wisdom teeth to erupt properly. They can also cause oral hygiene issues because wisdom teeth can cause crowding of other teeth and it can be more challenging to reach these back molars with your toothbrush.
If you are experincing any of these situations, your dentist may recommend removing your wisdom teeth.
Why You Should Replace Extracted Teeth
After a tooth extraction, our goal is to help you reestablish optimal oral health by preventing further problems from developing.
Missing teeth can shift out of their proper positions, causing misalignment issues. Crooked teeth can be more difficult to clean around and can result in poor oral hygiene.
To prevent this from happening as a result of your tooth extraction, your dentist will discuss tooth replacement options with you, which may include dental bridges or dentures.