The goal of most restorative dental treatments is to help you preserve your healthy, natural teeth. When a damaged or infected tooth is treated in time, you have a better chance at keeping it. However, there are times when even the most advanced restorative treatment may not be enough to successfully repair or save a tooth. When your dentist recommends tooth extraction, it’s usually because the tooth can’t be saved and removing it is the best way to protect the rest of your oral health.
Why is it necessary?
There are several different reasons why tooth extraction may be necessary. For instance, impacted wisdom teeth can push against and damage your other teeth, leading to a host of more complex dental issues. A severely damaged or infected tooth may not have enough healthy tooth structure left to restore, or an extremely crooked tooth might interfere with orthodontic treatment.
What are my alternative options?
Because the loss of your tooth can have long-lasting consequences for your smile, tooth extraction is often a last-resort treatment option. This means that your only other option may be to wait until the tooth falls out on its own, which will only make the underlying problem worse.
How should I replace my extracted tooth?
To help you avoid the consequences of losing the tooth, your dentist may include a custom-designed dental prosthesis as part of your treatment. Replacing the tooth as soon as possible will help you regain your smile’s appearance and function as well as help preserve the health of the rest of your teeth.
Find Out if Tooth Extraction Is Your Best Option
Many patients can save their teeth with advanced restorative dental treatment, but in some cases, extracting and replacing the tooth may be the best option. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Cedar Dental in Cedar Rapids, IA, today at (319) 364-7108. We also welcome patients from Mount Vernon, Iowa City, Hiawatha, and all nearby communities.
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