Most people know how to take proper care of their teeth. They brush twice a day and floss regularly. They also visit the dentist every six months. Sometimes though, no matter how well you take care of your teeth, issues can arise through no fault of your own. One example is needing a tooth or teeth pulled. Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you might need a tooth extracted by an oral surgeon in Plantation.
Overcrowding
Impacted teeth are those that have grown or shifted into the wrong position, rendering them useless. This can lead to what dentists call overcrowding. Overcrowded teeth can prevent other teeth from erupting, so your dentist will remove them to give the remaining teeth more space. A common example of this is the removal of wisdom teeth.
Infection
If a decaying tooth is not treated, the decay can spread to the tooth’s pulp. While the majority of the time a root canal will be performed, in some cases, the damage is so extensive that root canal treatments will not prove effective. When that happens, the tooth will need to be extracted.
Damage
Teeth that are severely broken or cracked will be removed in order for implants to be surgically implanted to replace the damaged tooth or teeth.
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