Monday, June 22, 2015

Do I Need a Tooth Extracted?

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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