Tooth Extractions

Teeth Extractions

Consulting a Dentist - Matthews, NC - Dr. Mark M. Petryna, DDS

At Dr. Mark M. Petryna, DDS, our goal is to provide professional oral and maxillofacial services to improve your overall dental health. Our team provides tooth extraction services as usually as a last resort as keeping your natural as keeping the natural tooth in the mouth is ideal. There are many reasons single or multiple extractions may be performed, including pervasive tooth decay, the impaction of wisdom teeth, or the need to create space for orthodontic devices.

The most important short-term benefit associated with tooth extraction is to eliminate major tooth pain. If a tooth is severely decayed or an infection is present, removing the affected tooth almost immediately alleviates discomfort. However, it should be noted that further procedures are necessary to replace the extracted tooth. Leaving a gap is not a viable option as the other teeth tend to twist out of alignment to fill the space.

Reasons Why Teeth May Need To Be Removed

Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is easily the most common reason for tooth extraction, accounting for around two-thirds of all extraction procedures performed. When decay affects the surface of the tooth and the pulp, root canal procedures cannot be performed. Root canal therapy is only viable where the general structure of the tooth is in stable condition.

Periodontal Disease

Some teeth have to be extracted due to the gums, and underlying bone are so severely eroded that they can no longer hold the tooth in place. The cause of bone and gum withdrawal is almost always advanced periodontal disease or gum disease. In addition, inadequate bone density means that the chance of restoring the natural tooth is minimal.

Extra Teeth

There are various explanations associated with extra teeth, but most commonly, they are baby teeth that do not shed. Extra teeth take up space on the arch, causing nearby teeth to twist out of place. Tooth extraction is necessary in this case to provide enough space for the teeth to realign correctly.

Prior To Braces

Traditional orthodontic braces require enough space for the teeth to move into ideal alignment. If space cannot be created naturally, a tooth may be extracted as an alternative.

Fractured Teeth

Dentists can save injured teeth in most circumstances with the aid of root canal therapy. However, there are some instances where the tooth has become fractured to make repair impossible. Therefore, we will remove the tooth and use a prosthetic replacement in most cases.

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