DENTAL EXTRACTIONS

There may be several reasons for dental extractions, such as impacted wisdom teeth, emergency dental extractions due to gum disease, overcrowded teeth, etc. You should do everything you can to protect your teeth. However, in some cases, preserving your tooth can be counterintuitive, and you may be better off with dental extraction.

DENTAL EXTRACTIONS

There may be several reasons for dental extractions, such as impacted wisdom teeth, emergency dental extractions due to gum disease, overcrowded teeth, etc. You should do everything you can to protect your teeth. However, in some cases, preserving your tooth can be counterintuitive, and you may be better off with dental extraction.

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At URBN Dental, we believe in doing everything we can to ensure you have healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. We aim to protect your teeth against all kinds of dental diseases and problems so you never have to suffer the loss of teeth. However, in some special situations, we recommend emergency tooth extraction to protect your other teeth. Please continue reading to learn more about dental extraction at URBN Dental.

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Reasons for Emergency Dental Extractions

  • Impacted Wisdom Tooth: The third molars usually come out in your late teens or early 20s. They often require emergency dental extraction because your jaws may not have enough space to accommodate the newly-erupted wisdom teeth. They may also be stuck under the gums. A dental extraction is recommended for impacted wisdom teeth because they can compromise overall oral health.
  • Dental Fracture Under the Gums: Your teeth may fracture for several reasons, such as constant teeth grinding, excessive bite force while chewing, uneven bite force, dental injury, or root canal. If the fracture extends under the gums, you need an emergency tooth extraction.
  • Dental Decay: Accumulated plaque and tartar leads to bacterial decay, which can spread into your tooth and surrounding tissues. You need emergency dental extraction if the decay has spread beyond the root canal and into the roots, and if it can’t be treated with fillings or root canal.
  • Periodontitis: This is a form of advanced gum disease, leading to severe gum recession. Over time, your gums may recede so much that your tooth no longer has enough support. As such, your tooth may fall out on its own, or you may need a dental extraction.
  • Overcrowded Teeth: Your dentist may recommend dental extraction for overcrowded teeth, either for cosmetic purposes or to protect your surrounding teeth from damage.

Benefits of Wisdom Tooth Extraction

  • Prevent Overcrowding: If your jaw doesn’t have enough space for the erupting wisdom tooth, you may suffer from impacted wisdom teeth. In this case, wisdom tooth extraction prevents overcrowding and other orthodontic issues.
  • Protect Surrounding Teeth: Sometimes, the wisdom tooth applies pressure on the surrounding tooth, leading to dental damage and wearing away of enamel. Removing the wisdom tooth protects the surrounding teeth from further damage.
  • Minimize Risk of Gum Disease: Wisdom teeth, especially impacted wisdom teeth, are more likely to suffer from cavities and gum disease. As such, wisdom tooth extraction minimizes the risk of gingivitis.

Tooth Extraction Procedure

Simple Tooth Extraction Procedure

During the simple tooth extraction procedure, you’ll receive local anesthesia to numb the region around the targeted tooth. The dentist will loosen the tooth using a dental tool called an elevator and pull it with dental forceps.

Surgical Tooth Extraction Procedure

During the surgical tooth extraction procedure, the dentist will provide local anesthesia and intravenous anesthesia to help you relax. Following the anesthesia, the dentist or oral surgeon will create small incisions on the gums to remove some of the bone structure around the tooth. Finally, the dentist will remove the loosened tooth and suture up the gums.

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Extractions Q&As

The cost of simple extraction for a normal tooth varies depending on your specific treatment plan.

The teeth next to the extracted tooth often start shifting towards each other, which can lead to crooked teeth. As such, you should consider restorative dentistry procedures to replace the missing tooth — unless the tooth was removed to treat overcrowding.

You don’t need any other dental procedures after wisdom teeth removal because they have no functional or aesthetic value. However, if a visible or valuable tooth is removed, you can consider tooth replacement options, such as dental bridges, dental implants, or partial dentures.

After teeth extraction, your soft tissues will heal gradually over 3 to 4 weeks. However, you’ll need to relax and avoid strenuous activities for 48 to 72 hours while the gums clot. After that, you can gradually resume normal physical activities.

If you don’t remove an impacted wisdom tooth, you may suffer from periodontitis, which can lead to the formation of a cyst, damaging your gum and bone tissues.

It may be time to remove your wisdom tooth if you experience symptoms like swollen gums, tender gums, bleeding gums, jaw pains, persistent bad breath, and difficulty opening your mouth.

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Contact URBN Dental for Dental Extraction in Houston

 

At URBN Dental, we provide some of the ideal restorative dentistry services to restore the original functionality and aesthetics of your actual teeth. In some situations, we may recommend dental extractions for the betterment of the rest of your teeth. During your consultation, our dentist will explain the need for dental extraction and recommend the best restorative dentistry procedures. For more information, please schedule an appointment for dental extraction at URBN Dental in Houston.