Extractions
Good oral hygiene is a must. The loss of a single tooth can have
major impact on overall oral health and appearance. Although
dentists will use every measure to prevent tooth loss, there are
still some occasions when a tooth needs to be extracted. A tooth
may need to be extracted if the following occurs:
-Severe
decay
-Advanced gum disease
-Infection or abscess
-Orthodontic
correction
-Malpositioned teeth
-Fractured teeth or
roots
-Impacted teeth
The dentist may suggest an
extraction after careful examination and treatment. X-rays are
used to understand the shape and position of the tooth and
surrounding bone before extracting the tooth. Based on the degree
of difficulty, a dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon.
A
certain amount of pain and discomfort is to be expected following
an extraction, but it can be minimized with painkillers and ice
packs applied to the face for 15 minutes at a time. Discomfort
should lessen within three days to two weeks.
If you experience prolonged or severe pain, swelling, bleeding
or fever, call our office immediately.
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