Category: Tooth Extraction

Patients who are considering having their wisdom teeth removed may understand the idea of impacted teeth but not realize that there are a number of scenarios for this condition. One of these is a soft tissue impacted tooth, in which there is enough room in the jaw for the teeth to erupt, but not enough… Continue reading What is a soft tissue impacted tooth?

If you are about to receive orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist may have recommended you to our oral surgeon for wisdom teeth removal. A tooth extraction is a procedure where an entire tooth is removed from the oral cavity to preserve oral health. Since wisdom teeth present a number of potential oral health complications, most dental… Continue reading Do I need to have my wisdom teeth extracted before orthodontic treatment?

A tooth extraction is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a tooth. Performed by a dentist or oral surgeon, a tooth extraction is only recommended when it is necessary to preserve a patient’s health and quality of life. The reasons a tooth extraction might be necessary is because teeth are badly diseased or… Continue reading Common Reasons for Tooth Extractions

Ideally, patients who have a cracked tooth will be able to avoid tooth extraction by restoring the tooth, perhaps with a root canal treatment. It is always preferable to preserve a natural tooth whenever possible. Unfortunately, however, not all damaged teeth can be saved. If you are not a candidate for a restoration for your… Continue reading Can I avoid tooth extraction if I have a cracked tooth?

Since a damaged or diseased tooth cannot health itself, professional care is necessary to restore oral health. A tooth may require more than just restorative treatment such as a crown or filling. Badly decayed and damaged teeth often require root canal therapy or a tooth extraction. Root canal therapy is an endodontic procedure that removes… Continue reading Root Canal vs. Tooth Extraction

In patients with severe crowding of the teeth, tooth extraction may be necessary before a patient can get braces to re-align the smile. Extraction may also be recommended as part of correcting a malocclusion, to address protruding teeth or to remove impacted teeth. If you need to correct such an issue, your orthodontist may refer… Continue reading Will I need to have teeth extracted prior to getting braces?

Have you recently had a tooth extracted? Perhaps you have an upcoming extraction scheduled. Sometimes our teeth fail. Whether it is from disease or an injury, some teeth require extraction when they cannot be saved with restorations or endodontic therapy. Severely diseased teeth can pose oral health risks, too. This is another reason why tooth… Continue reading Treatment Options After Tooth Extraction

A tooth extraction normally occurs at least once in a patient’s lifetime. While teeth are incredibly durable, they are vulnerable to damage from injury and cavities. When teeth are damaged beyond repair or when teeth are unable to erupt through the gums properly, a tooth extraction is often required to protect a patient’s oral health.… Continue reading When is tooth extraction recommended?

Many patients have qualms about the prospect of oral surgery, so it can be tempting to postpone a tooth extraction until the situation becomes a crisis. However, there are many reasons to be proactive about having a damaged tooth removed in a timely fashion if it cannot be salvaged. A damaged tooth may be more… Continue reading Don’t Wait too Long to Extract a Damaged Tooth