

Services
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
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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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