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Dental Extractions

Commons reasons for tooth extractions

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  • Damage or trauma

 

Unfortunately, one or more teeth can become damaged from an

injury which is quite common in sports activities. With the modern 

technology that is available today, quite often a damaged tooth can

be saved, but when this is not possible, removal may be necessary.

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  • Decay

 

It is important to maintain good oral hygiene to protect the teeth but

even when this is carried out, on occasion, a tooth may still decay.

It could have been damaged previously without realizing, which later

led to the decay. In some cases, illness or medications can weaken

the teeth leaving them open for decay.

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  • To create space

 

Another common reason to have a tooth removed is to allow space

for the other teeth that may be too crowded. In order to get proper

alignment of the teeth, it may be necessary to remove at least one

tooth.

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  • Infection

 

Sometimes a tooth may look healthy on the outside but this may not be the case on the inner parts of the tooth and infection could be present. Often this creates a very painful situation just as tooth decay can. It is a problem that needs to be corrected quickly so the infection does not spread to the other teeth or to other parts of the body via the bloodstream. Sometimes the tooth can be saved with a root canal but extraction is another option.

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  • Wisdom tooth extraction

 

The wisdom teeth can create several problems and this creates the need for their removal. Sometimes they might not be able to protrude through the gums and can get stuck or impacted. Sometimes this can be painful but not always. If this is the case, they should be extracted. Quite often, dental professionals will suggest having the wisdom teeth extracted as a preventative measure, as they are known to create problems even after they have come in with no issues. It is not uncommon for the wisdom teeth to take up too much room in the gum area which causes crowding for the other teeth.

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  • Other medical conditions

 

Some medical conditions can compromise your teeth either directly or indirectly. It may be necessary to remove a tooth that is weak or damaged to prevent infection which could worsen the existing medical condition

 

  • Gum Disease

 

Gum disease is referred to as periodontal disease. This is when an infection has set into the tissues that support the teeth and sometimes affect the bones in this area also. If this is happening, one or more teeth might require extraction.

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Why GK Dental?
GK Dental takes a conservative approach to extractions. We want you to keep your natural teeth as long as possible and will never encourage you to have a tooth removed unless it is absolutely necessary.

You may find many offices where they refer you out to specialty offices for variety of procedures. Extraction may be one of them. If you do need a tooth taken out, this is a great place for it. Dr. Kim is known for his gentle touch and ability to perform complicated procedures such as impacted wisdom teeth extractions. Our patients consistently talk about how easy the procedure went.
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