It is your dentist’s goal to protect your teeth and take whatever measures are necessary to ensure their health. There are some cases, though, in which the tooth simply cannot be saved. If this is the case, an extraction may be the only option. You also may end up with wisdom teeth that erupt later in life and begin to cause problems with your healthy teeth. If this is the case, a tooth extraction will be recommended.
Dental extractions help to prevent further infection, reduce pain, and keep surrounding teeth safe. If you are experiencing pain in your tooth, set an appointment with Forest Hills Dental to see what your options are. If the tooth is beyond repair, Dr. Gregory Mark can perform a tooth extraction in Forest Hills. If wisdom teeth need to be removed, Dr. Mark is able to remove them safely and with ease.
Reasons for a Tooth Extraction in Forest Hills NY
There are a variety of issues that can lead to a tooth extraction. Most of the time these issues are preventable. Below are some of the most common reasons for a tooth extraction in Forest Hills NY:
Advanced Tooth Decay. Cavities are very common and easy to treat. Your dentist will remove the decay and place a filling. If the tooth decay isn’t addressed, though, it can lead to a root infection. If this infection gets bad enough, your dentist will no longer be able to save your tooth and will need to extract it, so the infection doesn’t continue to spread downward.
Periodontal Disease. Gum disease is a common issue that can be easily reversed if caught early. If it is not addressed, though, it may advance to the point of periodontitis. Once this happens, the supporting bone structure around your teeth starts to dissolve. From there, your teeth may begin to fall out. With periodontal disease often comes infected teeth. To stop the infection from spreading, these teeth may need to be extracted.
Major Cracks or Fractures. If a tooth is cracked or fractured, there are a variety of different options for repair. This may be anything from dental bonding to the placement of a dental crown. In extreme cases of cracks or fractures where the tooth can no longer be saved, Dr. Mark may opt to extract the tooth.
Abscessed Tooth. If you have an abscessed tooth, it often times can be treated with a root canal. Once the infection becomes so severe that it is eroding the root surface and starts spreading downward, extraction may need to be considered.
Pain and Emergencies. If a toothache is so severe that the pain is unbearable, tooth extraction may be considered. Pain medication and therapeutic care will be the first option. If that doesn’t take care of the pain, same-day extraction may be the best option.
