Today’s replacement teeth are highly lifelike, and can withstand years of bite pressure without sustaining any damage. Nevertheless, your healthy, natural teeth are better than any replacement, and therefore, tooth extraction is only recommended when necessary, such as:
When it’s necessary, tooth extraction removes the threat that a severely compromised tooth can cause. However, the loss of the tooth can still affect your smile’s appearance and your bite’s function. Therefore, before performing tooth extraction, your dentist will discuss your options for replacing the extracted tooth as soon as possible to improve the long-term state of your oral health. In many cases, the best replacement option is an implant-supported crown, which replaces the root of your lost tooth with a biocompatible implant post and the visible portion with a highly lifelike dental crown.
One of the biggest reasons why tooth extraction is beneficial is that it gives your dentist the chance to restore your smile by replacing a tooth that can’t be saved. To learn more, or to schedule a consultation, call Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, today at 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE).
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