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Tooth Extraction A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket due to various medical reasons. It is a treatment option for patients who suffer from periodontal disease, tooth decay, teeth misalignment, or who require removal of their wisdom teeth. These conditions can be extremely painful to the patient unless extraction takes place. Some procedures are more involved than others. For example, it is easier to remove visible teeth than those broken or lying below the gum surface. Our team at Ortega Family Dental will assess and extract any teeth that may be necessary in order to improve your dental health, enhance your appearance, or to minimize pain.Methods of Dental ExtractionsThere are surgical and straightforward methods of tooth extraction. A simple dental extraction involves removing teeth that are visible in your mouth. To numb the tooth, we use local anesthesia for pain reduction, then place a surgical instrument to grasp the tooth. Next, we loosen it using a dental elevator for easy extraction. A surgical dental extraction involves removing a tooth beneath the gum surface, making it difficult to reach. It may be due to the tooth failing to erupt, or it may have fractured and remained inside your gum. This procedure can include tooth fragmentation to allow easy removal or just a minor incision into the gum. Our professionals will conduct an X-ray to locate the tooth and decide the most appropriate extraction procedure. Is Dental Extraction a Good Idea?A patient may not only undergo tooth extraction due to severe pain but also to remove extra teeth. In other cases, the teeth may have serious infections or extreme decay. Once the process is complete, the problem is minimized, if not eliminated altogether. Tooth extraction is also viable if you are at risk of further infection from a particular tooth, or you need to remove a wisdom tooth that is failing to surface but is extremely painful. In cases where baby teeth fail to fall out, extraction will help create permanent tooth space. Tooth extraction is also an option for wisdom teeth that stopped sprouting, and is also a convenient procedure for patients who may want to remove a tooth for aesthetic purposes. Benefits of Dental ExtractionsHaving a tooth extraction reduces dental overcrowding, which causes teeth misalignment in the mouth. This makes it easier to clean the teeth and enhances your appearance to give you a better smile. Removing overcrowded teeth can also help reduce toothaches; you will be able to eat and speak comfortably. Not only does the procedure prevent tooth decay by eliminating the tooth that is affected, but it is also a necessary solution to periodontal infections that affect the alveolar bone of the tooth. Although there are many benefits to teeth extraction, it is only seen as the final resort when all other possible options are in exhaustion. Therefore, before taking further actions, ensure to reach out to our staff at Ortega Family Dental to get the necessary advice on how to deal with a tooth that may require extraction. Contact us at (904) 914-4008 for issues concerning dental extraction. |
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