If your tooth can be saved, we will try to save it. However, sometimes it’s better for your oral health to extract it. Here are a few reasons we will need to perform a tooth removal:
- Damaged or Diseased Teeth – Bad breaks, deep cracks, and severe decay can weaken a tooth so that it becomes a bigger problem to keep. When this happens, your bad tooth could ruin your smile and hurt your health.
- Crowded Teeth – Taking out a tooth or two can make orthodontic treatment simpler and faster. Straightening teeth can be complicated when someone has severe crowding. In those situations, removing teeth can help everything go smoothly while your braces are on and after they come off.
Keep in mind that we offer painless anesthesia as well as three sedation options, including IV sedation. We also plan your extraction using digital X-rays and 3-D images. You can feel confident that your teeth can be extracted without any pain during your procedure.
Get Your Complete Grin Back With Replacement Options
If you do have a tooth taken out due to infection or injury, you’ll want to replace it as soon as possible. We offer several options and will work with you on which is the best choice for your smile. They include:
- Dental Implants – Implants are the most secure way to replace teeth. Depending on how many teeth need to be replaced, implants can support a dental crown, bridge, or dentures.
- Dental Bridge – If you have several missing teeth in a row, you can restore your smile with a bridge that is anchored between your teeth.
- Dentures – Choose from several types of dentures, including full and partial, as well as implant-supported dentures.
To prevent bone loss following extraction and to prepare the area for dental implants, we may recommend socket preservation. We will place a special growth-enhancing substance into your missing tooth’s socket to maintain the structure of your jawbone.
Extracting a tooth should be pain-free, and it is at Edgewood Dental Care. Schedule tooth removal in Edgewood by calling 859-474-7830 today. You can also schedule online.