We understand that tooth pain can make it difficult to enjoy even life’s simplest day-to-day tasks, like chewing and speaking. If a tooth is too infected or injured to be saved, tooth extraction may be the best option to preserve your oral health.
A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth. Our experienced dentists may recommend tooth extraction if a tooth is too severely infected, fractured, or otherwise damaged to be effectively repaired.
A tooth extraction can protect the health of your remaining teeth, as well as the surrounding bone and tissues, and relieve discomfort. No matter the reason for your tooth extraction, our team will ensure that your experience is as comfortable as possible.
At Your Smile Group® Affiliated practices, we strive to protect and preserve your natural teeth when possible. In some cases, however, a tooth extraction is the best option for maintaining your overall oral health. We may recommend a tooth extraction if:
A tooth is too severely fractured or cracked to be restored
A tooth is too decayed to be repaired with a filling or crown
A tooth is infected so severely that it cannot be treated with root canal therapy
A tooth is impacted, or unable to properly erupt
Your teeth are overly crowded and cannot be corrected with orthodontics alone
In certain cases, such as the removal of wisdom teeth or teeth that are overly crowded, no tooth replacement is needed. However, most tooth extractions leave a gap that needs to be filled. If the gap remains, other teeth may shift into the open space.
This can disrupt the overall spacing and alignment of your teeth, which can affect your bite. Furthermore, the jawbone where the tooth once was will begin to deteriorate following extraction.
RESTORATION OPTIONS
We are pleased to offer several tooth replacement options at Your Smile Group® Affiliated practices. Your dentist will help you determine which option is best suited to your specific needs and preferences.
Permanent, natural-looking replacement that preserves jawbone health and function like a natural tooth.
A reliable option that fills gaps left by missing teeth and restores your smile and chewing ability.
Removable appliances designed to replace multiple missing teeth and improve overall oral function and appearance.
To learn more about the benefits of tooth extraction, we invite you to contact us today.