Tooth Extraction
Helping you keep your natural teeth for as long as possible is always our goal. Our dentists consider tooth extraction as a last resort after all other treatment possibilities have been exhausted.
With that said, however, some circumstances may require tooth extraction to protect your dental health.
When Do You Need a Tooth Extraction?
If the time comes that you need to consider tooth extraction, our team is here to help you. We can perform most tooth extractions right here in our Fitchburg dental office, and your comfort during surgery is our top priority.
Some of the situations where our dentists may recommend a tooth extraction are:
- A tooth infection beyond what root canal treatment can restore
- A severely decayed, broken, or cracked tooth
- In trauma situations
- Wisdom teeth
Our highly-skilled dentists provide comfortable tooth extractions in Fitchburg, and our team is also here to support you through the recovery process.
Do My Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?
In most cases, it’s not necessary to keep wisdom teeth, and there are several valid reasons to remove them, including:
- Crowding: Most of us don’t have enough room in our mouths for wisdom teeth. If this is the case, they may crowd your teeth and cause misalignment.
- Keeping them clean: Wisdom teeth arrive at the very back of your mouth behind your second molars. They can be difficult to brush and floss, increasing your chances of developing tooth decay or gum disease.
- Impacted teeth: Some wisdom teeth don’t fully erupt, which means they remain stuck below your gumline. We recommend removing impacted teeth so you can avoid an infection.
Our dentists have the skill and expertise to guide you through all types of surgeries if you need your wisdom teeth removed.
Tooth Replacement After Extraction
If you have a tooth removed that is not a wisdom tooth, it is a good idea to consider tooth replacement options. Replacing your tooth can restore bite alignment and prevent neighboring teeth from shifting.
Dental implants also restore your root along with your tooth, which protects you from the bone loss that occurs when you lose a tooth. Bone loss impacts your dental health because it eliminates support for surrounding teeth and even changes your facial structure and appearance.
If you need to replace a missing tooth, your dentists in Fitchburg can provide guidance when you’re reviewing your options to help you select the procedure that’s best for your lifestyle and budget. Whether you choose a dental bridge, denture, or dental implant to restore your smile, you can also complete the treatment process from start to finish here at Bright Dental in Fitchburg.
Be sure not to delay a tooth extraction! Waiting to remove a compromised tooth could negatively affect your dental and overall health. Contact Bright Dental today at (608) 716-2906 for more information about tooth extraction.
