Tooth extraction is an outpatient dental procedure in which a damaged or diseased tooth is pulled. An extraction may be required in many different scenarios to protect the patient’s long-term oral health. So while the idea of getting your tooth pulled may be daunting, doing so will prevent more dental problems in the future. Plus, with the experts at Dental Implant Solutionz, dental extractions are quick and comfortable.
These are the most common reasons for tooth extraction:
Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue becomes infected. Since the gum tissue functions to hold your teeth in place, gum disease can trigger a loosening of the teeth, potentially creating the need for extraction.
Tooth damage
Severe tooth damage involving a fracture or luxation (loosening) of the tooth may require extraction. These types of damage may result from an auto accident, hit to the face, or fall. After these injuries, it’s important to visit your dentist to learn about your treatment options.
Impacted tooth
An impacted tooth is a tooth that either:
- Hasn’t come in at the normal time
- Hasn’t come in because there’s no room for it in the mouth
- Hasn’t come in because it’s in an abnormal position or direction
An impacted tooth may need to be extracted to avoid pain and preserve the health of your gums. Wisdom teeth are commonly impacted, which is why wisdom tooth extraction is so common.
Crowded teeth
Crowded teeth, which may also be called overcrowding, occurs when there’s not enough room in the mouth for the permanent teeth to be straight. This leads to crooked, misaligned, and overlapping teeth. Extractions may be required before orthodontic treatment to straighten crowded teeth.
The expert team at Dental Implant Solutionz can determine whether an extraction is the right option to support your long-term oral health. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
