Each year, dentists remove approximately 20 million teeth in the United States.1 Tooth decay, impaction, and other issues can arise that lead to tooth removal. At Empire Dental Care, we offer tooth extraction in Webster to help you avoid serious oral health complications. Let’s go over the most common reasons requiring tooth removal.
Tooth Decay
One of the most common reasons people need tooth extractions is tooth decay, which develops from cavities. In your mouth, many bacteria feed off sugars and food particles, creating acids. These acids eat away at the enamel that protects your teeth, weakening them and making them more likely to develop cavities.
Once bacteria create a hole in the tooth, the dentin is affected. Bacteria then reach the center, or pulp, and continue down to the root, which might require a root canal treatment. It usually takes years for tooth decay to lead to total tooth loss, but it can occur if you don’t keep up with your dental appointments.
Impacted Teeth
An impacted tooth has not erupted through the gum line or has only partially erupted. Overcrowding and other issues can cause impacted teeth. The most common teeth to suffer from impaction are wisdom teeth because the jaw is not usually large enough to accommodate them.
Gum Disease
Gum disease is another common reason you may need a tooth extraction in Webster. The advanced stages of gum disease damage tissues, ligaments, and the bones that support your teeth. The more the supporting structures deteriorate, the looser the teeth get. They can begin to hurt, and you may find eating challenging.
To manage the later stages of gum disease, a tooth extraction may be needed as part of the treatment plan. Following extraction, the next step is to get tooth replacements.
Overcrowding
If you have too many teeth for the size of your mouth, they will often erupt incorrectly or slant over each other. This overcrowding makes tooth decay and gum disease more likely because maintaining oral hygiene is difficult when your toothbrush and even floss may not reach the various nooks and crannies. To help align the teeth, removing some is necessary.
Broken Teeth
If a tooth breaks and the damage is not too severe, a dental crown may prevent the tooth from further cracking. If it cracks near the gum line, however, often, the only way to resolve the problem is to extract the tooth.
What to Expect From a Tooth Extraction Procedure in Webster
At Empire Dental Care, we begin the tooth extraction process by performing an examination, getting your medical history, and taking X-rays to see what damage the tooth and gums have sustained. This will allow us to decide whether an extraction is the best option. Some cases don’t require a complete extraction but may call for a root canal treatment instead.
To begin the tooth extraction, we will numb the area so you don’t feel discomfort. We will then carefully loosen and extract the tooth through a simple or more complex procedure. Once we remove the tooth, we’ll apply gauze over the treatment area to help clotting. In some instances, we may add self-dissolving stitches. We’ll always offer aftercare tips.
Turn to Empire Dental Care for Tooth Extraction in Webster
Tooth decay and gum disease are common concerns that put your oral health at risk and may require a tooth extraction. Regular dental check-ups from your dentist are essential to help prevent tooth loss or the need for more extensive dental procedures like a root canal.
At Empire Dental Care, we provide general dentistry services, including root canals and tooth extractions. We are also ready to offer guidance on oral hygiene to help you avoid cavities and other issues. Reach out to us today to learn more about the various services we offer. Call us at 585-671-1650.
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[1] https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6972830/
