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When do I need a tooth extraction?
Posted on 9/25/2023 by Aron Geelan, DMD
Tooth extraction entails completely detaching the tooth from the socket. It is also referred to as pulling a tooth. Many factors necessitate a tooth extraction: infection, crowded tooth, cavity, fracture, and gum diseases. Severe tooth infection The delight of any dentist is to save as much of the natural tooth as possible. This could either be through restorative dental fillings or crowns. Regardless, there are extents of damage that cannot be fixed by fillings. Severe infection that extends to the pulp is one typical example. The pulp is the very central component that holds the blood vessels and the nerves in the tooth. If the decay has touched the pulp, the only option then would be a tooth extraction. Extraction prevents the spread of bacteria to the gums and the adjacent teeth. Orthodontic treatment Orthodontic treatment seeks to address teeth misalignment through devices such as braces. Issues such as teeth overcrowding necessitate the need to extract a tooth or... Read more...
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