3 Reasons For Dental Extractions

If we suggest a dental extraction to protect your oral health, you can rest easy knowing we have done everything we can to find a solution to keep your tooth right where it is. Not sure you’re familiar with the reasons behind extractions? By becoming more familiar with some common types of concern or damage that may require you to say goodbye to a permanent tooth, you will have a clearer appreciation for this treatment. Keep in mind – we will plan the replacement of your tooth, as well, so you can look forward to a complete, gorgeous, healthy smile.

#1: Deep Root Infection

If your tooth is infected, we typically suggest root canal treatment. This is because the “infection” refers to your dental pulp – the soft tissue that lives within your tooth’s roots, housing blood vessels that keep your tooth alive. Unfortunately, if you allow the infection to flourish without removing the pulp, the problem may progress beyond the abilities of root canal therapy. In this case, our only course of action will be to remove your tooth.

#2: Making Room For Orthodontics

Particularly for patients suffering from overcrowding – which is a malocclusion that includes too little room for the amount of teeth in your smile – we may need to create more room. The best option is often a dental extraction. By creating additional space, you can then move forward with orthodontic care like braces to create a beautifully aligned smile.

#3: Broken Or Deeply Cracked Tooth

We can often save a broken tooth with a dental crown. However, some injuries are too severe. Or, a crack may run deep into the roots, leaving your tooth vulnerable on a daily basis to infection. In these cases, we will suggest a dental extraction and tooth replacement to protect your oral health.