Oral Surgery
Tooth extractions, or removing teeth from their sockets, may be necessary in various situations. Although our caring dentists have been trained to preserve your natural teeth as long as possible, listed below are some common reasons why tooth extractions would be the only viable option.
Rest assured that if the need for tooth extractions arises, we are committed to ensuring your utmost comfort by employing our best efforts to make the procedure as painless as possible.
Oral Surgery
Severe Tooth Decay
Extraction may be recommended if a tooth is extensively decayed or damaged to the point where it cannot be effectively restored through procedures like fillings or dental crowns.
Advanced Gum Disease
When gum disease reaches an advanced stage (periodontitis) and causes significant damage to the supporting tissues and bone around a tooth, extraction may be necessary to prevent further complications and preserve oral health.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, often do not have enough space to erupt or align fully.
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, swelling, infections, or damage to neighboring teeth, requiring extraction.
Orthodontic Treatment
In some cases, extraction may be necessary for orthodontic treatment.
Removing a tooth can create space to address overcrowding, facilitate proper alignment, and improve the overall outcome of orthodontic procedures.
Trauma or Injury
If a tooth is severely fractured, broken, or damaged due to trauma or injury, extraction may be necessary, especially if the tooth cannot be effectively restored or poses a risk to oral health.
Extra Teeth
Supernumerary teeth, or additional teeth that exceed the normal dentition, may need to be extracted to prevent complications, such as crowding, misalignment, or other dental issues.
Preparing for Dentures
In cases where patients require complete or partial dentures, some remaining teeth may need to be extracted to create space for the dentures to fit and function properly.
