If you’ve hurt one of your pearly whites, you most likely had the area examined by your dentist as soon as possible. In many cases, getting immediate treatment can increase your chances of recovering from an infected or broken tooth. However, sometimes it cannot be restored and may require extraction instead. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist is here to explain why we may need to remove a tooth.
Restoring Your Smile After Damage
There are many restorative options available for patients who have harmed one of their pearly whites or their smile in various ways. For instance, if you have experienced a cavity on one of your pearly whites, a dental filling can be done to stop the decay and protect your tooth. More serious cases of decay can be relieved with the help of a root canal or other treatments. Accidents or emergency situations, like chipping or fracturing one of your pearly whites, may be addressed with the help of a dental crown. When you come in for your visit, your dentist will examine the injury and determine what the best way to recover the area may be.
Removing A Tooth That Has Been Harmed
In some instances, recovering a seriously damaged dental structure may not be possible. Instead of attempting to restore it with various methods, your dentist may recommend that the dental structure is removed before it can cause more serious problems for the rest of your smile. For example, if you have a cavity that has become severely infected, extracting it may be the best way to relieve discomfort and protect your oral health. You will be sedated or the area around it will be numbed, a small incision will be made, and your tooth will gently be removed. Once you have healed from this procedure, a prosthetic can be used to replace your missing pearly white.
Why We Take Out Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are commonly removed because they can cause discomfort and have the potential to damage your other pearly whites. These third molars develop later than our other dental structures and may not erupt until our late teens or early twenties. In some cases, they can become impacted and may not be able to fully erupt. Your dentist may recommend removing them before they can harm your smile. You can have up to four wisdom teeth, so this extraction may take longer than removing just a single tooth. Your team will send you home with specific aftercare instructions to ensure you heal properly after the procedure.
Questions About Restorative Care? Ask Our Team!
In some cases, removing a seriously damaged pearly white is the best way to relieve discomfort and protect your smile. To schedule an appointment with Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX, call (214) 851-0130.
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