When teeth are healthy enough to support restorative treatments – like a filling or a crown – it’s important to perform these procedures and help patients keep as much original tooth structure as possible. However there are instances where teeth have been injured or damaged beyond restoration, and should be removed, in order to relieve discomfort, and prevent decay or infection from spreading.
You may need a tooth extracted in any of the following circumstances:
Infection – Certain infections, when left untreated, can call for the extraction of a tooth. Gum disease can progress to the point where bacteria and tartar begin to damage bone and weaken or loosen teeth. It’s also possible to develop a tooth infection that becomes so severe, it damages tooth roots and the affected tooth cannot be saved. Extracting infected teeth eliminates the pain associated with biting and chewing on a damaged tooth.
Decay – In the beginning stages, small spots of decay can be treated with dental fillings, and larger tooth decay can be corrected with an onlay, inlay, or dental crown. But if the decay is allowed to progress, extraction may be necessary. Decay that reaches the inner potion of the tooth, the dentin, can often be corrected with a root canal first, but may need extraction if the root canal is unsuccessful in preserving the tooth’s structure.
Injury – A tooth that has been knocked loose in an accident and cannot be re-attached may need to be extracted to improve oral function.
Impaction – In the event that your wisdom teeth are impacted in bone or soft tissue, or may cause problems for the healthy alignment of your teeth, they’ll need to be removed. Wisdom teeth extraction is a common procedure that many people undergo to protect their oral health and function.
While tooth extraction is often a final measure to preserve the state of your oral health, it can be
necessary to prevent pain, discomfort, and further damage. If the event that one of our patients need a tooth extracted, we provide oral surgery care that includes simple tooth extractions and wisdom teeth removal.
If you have a tooth ache, or have suffered a dental emergency, and are concerned that one of your teeth may need to be removed, please get in touch with our Brooklyn, NY office for more information.
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What Makes Pediatric Dentists Different
When it comes to finding a dentist to care for your child’s smile, many general dentists advertise that they treat children, but don’t have a pediatric dental certification. While a general dentist may be able to clean your child’s teeth, only a pediatric dentist has the training and expertise to provide comprehensive care for young smiles.
So, what makes a pediatric dentist different?
Advanced education – In addition to earning a DMD or DDS degree, a pediatric dental specialist will complete graduate training in the pediatric dental field, which involves research and clinical residency focused on pediatric dental health care.
Understanding of oral health as it relates specifically to children – Compared to adults, whose permanent teeth have long since grown into their smiles, children’s health and dentition are in stages of development. A pediatric dentist has knowledge of the best ways to care for young patients whose teeth are changing and moving.
Guiding health habits – A pediatric dentist is responsible for being a part of a supportive oral health education system that involves both parent and child. Pediatric dentists provide parents with the information they need to help their kids have healthy teeth at home, and teaches children about what’s going on with their oral health during routine dental visits.
Residency with a focus on treating children – Many graduate programs for pediatric dentistry involve clinic work that deals with providing dental care for children in a hospital environment. In this setting, most pediatric dental candidates get the opportunity to provide treatment for patients with special needs as well.
Pediatric dentists are specially trained to understand the health and development of children’s smiles. They also spend months in a clinic setting treating children, and are able to develop responsible treatment plans that address oral health concerns that children may face. General dentists do not have this specialized training, making pediatric dentists better able to care for your child’s oral health, through every age and stage of development.
At First Impression Dental, our certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Anjum Kherani, provides gentle and experienced care for young dental patients. To learn more about dentistry for children, contact our office to speak to a member of our team.
So, what makes a pediatric dentist different?
Advanced education – In addition to earning a DMD or DDS degree, a pediatric dental specialist will complete graduate training in the pediatric dental field, which involves research and clinical residency focused on pediatric dental health care.
Understanding of oral health as it relates specifically to children – Compared to adults, whose permanent teeth have long since grown into their smiles, children’s health and dentition are in stages of development. A pediatric dentist has knowledge of the best ways to care for young patients whose teeth are changing and moving.
Guiding health habits – A pediatric dentist is responsible for being a part of a supportive oral health education system that involves both parent and child. Pediatric dentists provide parents with the information they need to help their kids have healthy teeth at home, and teaches children about what’s going on with their oral health during routine dental visits.
Residency with a focus on treating children – Many graduate programs for pediatric dentistry involve clinic work that deals with providing dental care for children in a hospital environment. In this setting, most pediatric dental candidates get the opportunity to provide treatment for patients with special needs as well.
Pediatric dentists are specially trained to understand the health and development of children’s smiles. They also spend months in a clinic setting treating children, and are able to develop responsible treatment plans that address oral health concerns that children may face. General dentists do not have this specialized training, making pediatric dentists better able to care for your child’s oral health, through every age and stage of development.
At First Impression Dental, our certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Anjum Kherani, provides gentle and experienced care for young dental patients. To learn more about dentistry for children, contact our office to speak to a member of our team.
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