People are increasingly preoccupied to have a beautiful and healthy smile, because wearing it every day brings self-confidence and besides, it contributes to the overall health. Unfortunately, regardless the advanced techniques used by dentists nowadays, there may be various situations in which saving a natural tooth will simply not be possible. Undergoing an oral surgery is not something to look for, but it may be a necessity, in some situations.
A leading oral surgeon Parker provider indicates the that the most common signs indicating that you may need a tooth removed are:
· There is an infection that progresses to the bone, affecting neighboring teeth
· There is a deep cavity that significantly affects both the nerve and the crown of the tooth
· Tooth extraction is also recommended when restoration, in the case of broken or fractured teeth, is no longer possible.
· The tooth is affected by advanced periodontal disease and becomes loose
The extraction can be of two types, depending on the level of tooth eruption.
Extraction of a fully erupted tooth can be easier on the front teeth and more difficult on premolars. The molars can also be tricky - due to their size, position of the roots and difficult access.
On the other hand, if a tooth has not erupted yet, extraction can be particularly difficult, due to the tooth being included under the gum (submucosal) or in the bone (intraosseous).
