While oral hygiene is crucial to keep from losing your teeth, sometimes having a tooth or teeth removed is unavoidable. Wisdom teeth being pulled is a common example. Here are some other common reasons why you might need to have a tooth extracted by an Oral Surgeon in Pembroke Pines.
Trauma
When a tooth is damaged via trauma or even decay the first thing a dentist will do is try and save it. While there are many ways to save teeth, such as fillings or crowns, sometimes a tooth is beyond saving. When that happens, the tooth needs to be removed. After a tooth is removed, it can be replaced by using an implant or with dentures.
Crowded Teeth
Sometimes a tooth, or teeth, can actually get in the way and prevent other teeth in the mouth from being able to align properly. In this situation, teeth need to be removed in order for the other teeth to have the room to set properly. Having your wisdom teeth removed is a common example of this.
Infection
Like trauma, the first thing the dentist tries to do with an infected tooth is repair it via a root canal. Just like with trauma and decay, sometimes a tooth is just simply beyond saving. If that’s the case, the tooth will be removed in order to stop the infection from spreading.
Are You Looking for an Oral Surgeon in Pembroke Pines?
If you are in need of having a tooth pulled, come see us at Oral Facial. We offer tooth extractions for many reasons and can perform the procedure in our office. Contact us today to learn more, or to schedule an appointment.
