Tooth Extraction Procedure in Miami and Key West, Fl
Tooth extraction (or pulling teeth) is a standard procedure done by periodontists and dentists in most dental offices. The procedure is typically quick and painless with anesthesia. A dentist injects the patient with a local anesthetic and then grasps the tooth and pulls it out. However, teeth that have not erupted yet or are broken off at the gum line require a more complicated surgical extraction. Tooth extraction may be necessary to treat several health conditions, such as severe tooth damage and infections. Below is a list of situations that call for tooth extraction.
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Tooth Damage
If a tooth is damaged from trauma or decay and cannot be repaired with a filling or a crown, tooth extraction might be the next step. If you received a filling, crown, or treatment for a root canal and your tooth is still in pain, contact a dentist as it may need to be extracted.
Infection
Tooth infections occur when decay or damage allows bacteria to reach the pulp (the center of the tooth, which contains all of its nerves and blood vessels). These can be treated with root canal therapy (RCT) and antibiotics. However, if these treatments do not work, the tooth might need to be extracted.
For immunocompromised patients (i.e., on chemotherapy or receiving an organ transplant), the risk of infection can be enough reason to perform a tooth extraction. If periodontal (gum) disease has caused a tooth or teeth to become loosened, it may need to be extracted.
Crowding
Some patients have teeth that are too big for their mouths, which can lead to crowding and create health and aesthetic problems. If a tooth puts pressure on other teeth or it cannot erupt (break through the gum) because of crowding, the dentist may need to extract it. Crowded teeth also give little room for braces to straighten teeth, so extraction may also need to be pulled to prepare for orthodontic treatment.
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the last set of adult teeth to emerge in a person’s late teens or early twenties. Wisdom teeth removal is a common procedure that may be necessary if the wisdom teeth are infected, decayed, or damaged. These issues may cause the teeth to be crowded, impacted, or not erupt normally. They may also be removed if they do not function properly in the patient’s bite.
Conclusion
Tooth extraction can treat many different types of oral health conditions. Most extractions are quick and simple procedures. Tooth loss affects everyone differently. In some cases, the rest of your teeth will adjust and accommodate the missing tooth. If the extracted tooth is needed for functional or aesthetic reasons, an periodontist can replace it with dental implants. Contact Dr. Gutt here if you are searching for a tooth extraction specialist in Key West, FL or Miami, FL.
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