Gentle Tooth Extractions, Swift Recovery
There are instances when it becomes essential to extract a tooth. Occasionally, a baby tooth may have irregular or lengthy roots that hinder its natural shedding, necessitating its removal to allow space for the permanent tooth to emerge. In other cases, severe decay in a tooth may pose a risk of decay to the neighboring teeth and jaw, prompting your doctor to suggest extraction and replacement with a bridge or implant. Infection, orthodontic adjustments, or issues with a wisdom tooth can also necessitate tooth removal.
If your dentist determines that a tooth needs to be removed, they may do it during a regular checkup or schedule a separate visit for the procedure. Each tooth's root is surrounded by a tooth socket in your jawbone, and a ligament holds the tooth in place within that socket. To extract a tooth, the dentist needs to widen the socket and separate the tooth from the ligament. Although this procedure is usually quick, it's important to inform your doctor about any concerns or preferences for sedation. After a tooth is removed, nearby teeth may shift, causing issues with chewing or your jaw joint function. To prevent these complications, your dentist may suggest replacing the extracted tooth.
