As a child, you use your baby teeth to discover various types of foods. Then, your baby teeth fall out and your permanent (adult) teeth erupt by six or seven years of age. According to the American Dental Association, adult teeth should come out at the right time and must last until you get old. Even so, various factors lead to the loss of teeth by tooth extraction. If you want to understand the reasons for tooth extractions, here’s what you need to know.

 

Periodontal Disease

Also known as gum disease, periodontitis is the infection of structures around your teeth such as alveolar bone, gum tissue, and periodontal ligaments. The first stage of periodontal disease is gingivitis or gum infection. The disease becomes full-blown when the infection reaches the alveolar bone and the periodontal ligaments. When this happens, the tooth will lack proper support, which will cause it to fall out. To prevent further infection, you should schedule a tooth extraction with your dental surgeon. After the procedure, prepare to go through steps that will prevent further gum infections.

 

Severe Tooth Decay

You will need a tooth extraction procedure if your tooth is severely infected. This occurs when bacteria reach the pulp, which is the center of your tooth. A root canal can help treat this type of severe tooth infection. Yet, if a root canal cannot help your tooth anymore, your dentist will perform a tooth extraction to prevent the infection from spreading.

 

Impacted Tooth

A person who has an impacted tooth usually goes through tooth extraction. This type of tooth did not erupt completely or did not erupt at all because something is blocking it. Wisdom teeth are usually impacted. Teeth that do not erupt out of your gums can lead to inflammation, pain, and infection. Tooth extraction prevents such complications.

 

An Accident

If you were in an accident and your teeth were damaged badly, your dentist’s priority is to save your teeth. Your dentist may reattach the tooth or repair it. Yet, if the dental issue is too severe, the tooth will have to be removed.

 

Overcrowding

Your teeth must have room to realign and move. If you have too many teeth, dental experts may need to extract at least one tooth to stop your teeth from overcrowding. Once your teeth have enough space to develop, they can straighten better. This situation usually applies to those who want to wear braces.

 

Poor Tooth Development

Dental extraction also applies to children whose baby teeth have not come out at the right time. The procedure usually happens years after the anticipated time of natural tooth loss. Your dentist will remove the primary tooth to encourage the permanent tooth to erupt. The procedure will prevent the need for dental treatments in the future.


 

Tooth extraction is an indispensable procedure for correcting various dental concerns. At Marine Park Periodontics & Implantology, we always perform dental extractions comfortably and safely. Please visit our clinic in Brooklyn, New York, for a one-on-one consultation. You can also call us at 646-863-4810 if you want to schedule an appointment. We can answer your inquiries about our tooth extraction packages.