With restorative dentistry, we strive to repair and restore teeth to keep your smile intact and stop discomfort. But what if a situation arises that is too severe to be treated with a crown or root canal? In these situations, your Auburn Hills, MI, dentist could protect your smile from complications with a safe and gentle tooth extraction.
The Issues That Call for Tooth Extraction
When do we need to extract a tooth? If one is too damaged to be repaired with a crown, this could leave it vulnerable to serious decay and infection. Likewise, if you have a cavity or an infection too severe to be treated with a restoration, then removal could prevent infection from spreading to other parts of your smile. We could also remove teeth to make room for orthodontic treatment or to pave the way for a new set of dentures. For some, this could also aid in improving bite balance and chewing function.
One of the major reasons we prescribe a tooth extraction is to prevent wisdom tooth impaction. When we reach our early adulthood, up to four new teeth could arrive in the rear of the mouth. Since there is no room for them, this could cause a painful partial eruption known as an impaction. Wisdom teeth could also cause infection, damaged teeth, and even dental misalignment. But we can help by removing them before they even erupt!
How We Ensure Your Comfort
We know the idea of oral surgery, even if it’s a minor procedure like a tooth extraction, could be a source of anxiety, especially if you have a fear of the dentist. But we can help make the experience a comfortable and positive one! With a local anesthetic, we can numb the area where the removal is happening. We also have dental sedation, which can help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, often with little to no memory of the procedure afterward.
Removing the Tooth
We will plan the procedure in detail with digital x-rays, so we can pinpoint the position of the tooth or teeth. We then plan removal to avoid contact with nerve tissues, sinus cavities, and blood vessels. Our team then gently removes the tooth with a pair of forceps. The procedure could take as little as a half hour to complete, and most people return to their normal routine after a day or two of rest. If you have any questions about tooth extraction, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Tooth Extraction With Our Team
Our team wants to help treat serious issues and protect your smile with restorative dentistry, including tooth removal. Call the team at Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI, today at 248-598-7154.
