Extraction

Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease, or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for orthodontic treatment. The removal of a single tooth can lead to problems related to your chewing ability, problems with your jaw joint, and shifting teeth, which can have a major impact on your dental health. To avoid these complications, in most cases, our dentist will discuss alternatives to extractions as well as the replacement of the extracted tooth. Here are some additional reasons why tooth extraction may be necessary:

• Because of trauma or damage, decay or infection has spread deep into the tooth.
• There isn’t enough space in your mouth to accommodate all of your teeth.
• Baby teeth do not fall out in time for the eruption of permanent teeth.
• Orthodontic therapy may include tooth extraction to make place for the teeth as they move into position.
• Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are routinely extracted either before or after their eruption