ORAL SURGERY

Extractions

Tooth extractions are dental procedures that are performed to remove a tooth that is severely damaged. Although dentistry aims to preserve every patient’s tooth, sometimes it’s necessary to take them out and prevent complications.

Reasons for tooth extraction

Infection

An infected tooth is caused by a serious trauma affecting the tooth down to its roots where the pulps are. The Airport Dental Centre in Oshawa says that root canal could be done to save the affected bite. However, there are cases that decontaminating the site no longer works. It will only risk the other neighboring teeth of infection so it must be removed.

Severe damage

A serious blow to the face might break some of your teeth to pieces. If most of its structure is damaged, filling or bonding could not repair it. Your dentist might recommend tooth extractions on the affected teeth.

Crowding

Some teeth may also need to be removed to prepare for braces or other similar orthodontic appliances. Orthodontics is the method of correcting or straightening the teeth to their proper positions. The teeth might not be able to shift freely if there’s too many of them. So even without damage, your Oshawa dentist might perform tooth removal to save your smile.

Procedure

Simple tooth removal procedure usually begins by giving you sedation and local anesthetic to help you relax throughout the treatment. Once you feel comfortable, your dentist will get a hold of the tooth using his dental forceps. He rocks it gently then gives it a firm tug when it’s already loose from the socket. Sometimes, extractions could be a bit complex if the tooth is impacted. That tooth will need to be broken to pieces or the gums will be cut so it will come out easily.    

Today, digital technology and sedation dentistry work side by side to achieve the most accurate and most comfortable dental operation for patients. Your Oshawa dentist will guarantee that you won’t feel like you lost a tooth after the dental procedure with lots of teeth replacement options now available.

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