Do You Need to Have Your Tooth Pulled? 4 Reasons it May Be the Best Option
Many people hear that they need to have their tooth extracted and immediately become scared. It’s true that having a tooth pulled is not ideal overall, but it’s also true that it is the best option in some situations. At California Dental Group we want you to understand when it may be the right choice and how we can help. Contact us at (800) 407-0161 if you want to request an appointment.
- Your tooth has become decayed or traumatized
- Tooth extraction could be part of a total orthodontic plan
- Wisdom teeth often have to be extracted
- Children may have their teeth extracted to ensure timely development
In most cases, if your tooth has damage we will being with a conservative approach to treat. Depending on the exact issue that its severity, this may involve a filling, a dental crown, or another approach. However, if the damage is very severe then pulling the tooth may be the best option. After the tooth is extracted you may want to invest in a dental bridge, partial denture, or dental implant for cosmetic reasons and to prevent your teeth from shifting.
When you come to us or another dentist for orthodontic treatment, it may be that extraction is a part of the plan. For example, if you have one or more teeth that are too large and are causing crowding, then extracting one or more teeth may allow braces to work correctly. In most cases, we will extract teeth symmetrically, which means we will remove two teeth in each jaw for a total of four teeth.
Wisdom teeth come in for most people when they are in their late teenage years or their early 20s. Wisdom teeth are extra molars and though they do not always cause trouble, they are commonly impacted. This means they have come in at the wrong angle or have not come in at all. They often become infected or result in abscesses. If this is the case, then extraction is commonly the best solution.
Baby teeth, primary teeth, or milk teeth are all terms used for the teeth children have before their permanent teeth grow in. In some cases, a dentist may see that a child has not lost their baby teeth on schedule and the permanent teeth are not coming in as they should. In this case, extraction may be the right choice.
Call a California dentist today to have your dental issues dealt with
No matter what dental issues you may be facing, the good news is that California Dental Group is here to help. We can provide comprehensive assistance including routine exams and cleanings along with more complex treatments such as extractions and dental implants. Call us today at (800) 407-0161 if you are ready to make an appointment.
