{"id":59,"date":"2024-10-01T20:34:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T20:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2024-11-07T20:41:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T20:41:04","slug":"tooth-extraction-sometimes-necessary-last-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/01\/tooth-extraction-sometimes-necessary-last-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Tooth Extractions Are Sometimes a Necessary Last Resort"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Patient happy to be pain-free after tooth extraction\" class=\"wp-image-60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image.png 525w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The good thing about a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/tooth-extractions.html\">tooth extraction<\/a> is that you\u2019ll likely feel much better after your troublesome tooth is pulled. However, some patients \u2013 understandably! \u2013 still worry when their dentist recommends this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is you, it might help to know that dentists only consider extraction as a last resort. Keep reading to learn why it might be necessary to say \u201cso long!\u201d to your pearly white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Deep Infection Would Spread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When harmful oral bacteria are left to accumulate on your teeth, the acid they produce will eventually erode a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\">cavity<\/a> through your enamel. In extreme cases, the cavity can reach the deep center of your tooth, where your dental nerves are. Normally, a root canal could effectively remove the resulting infection. However, this isn\u2019t always possible, in which case it\u2019s better to remove your tooth to prevent the problem from spreading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gum Disease Has Loosened the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bacteria that cause cavities attack your enamel, but the bacteria that cause gum disease afflict your gums. This is still a threat to your teeth, though! Gum disease makes your gumline recede, which can leave your pearly white with little to no support. It will gradually loosen, and if it can\u2019t be splinted or otherwise fixed, extracting it could be the only way to save your other teeth from falling out as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Wisdom Teeth are Impacted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, any type of tooth can become impacted, but this most often happens with wisdom teeth. A dental impaction is when a growing tooth simply can\u2019t break through your gumline and is fully or partially trapped. Leaving an impacted tooth to its own devices could result in discomfort or infection, so most of the time providing relief through extraction is the way to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extraction Provides Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other reasons your dentist might be telling you the best solution is to bid your tooth of terror goodbye, but they all have to do with preserving your oral health. Basically, when the circumstances are severe, it\u2019s often better to jump ship! Make no mistake, your dentist has carefully considered the situation and your options. After your tooth extraction, you can rest easy knowing that your smile is safe from difficult complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/meet-dr-oconnell.html\">Dr. Russell O\u2019Connell<\/a> earned his dental degree from the University of New England College of Dental Medicine as part of their inaugural class. He hasn\u2019t stopped learning, though! Since graduating, Dr. O\u2019Connell has completed advanced training in several dental treatments, enabling him to complete your tooth extraction under one convenient roof. If you have questions about your upcoming treatment or concerns about your oral health, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.califondentalarts.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. O\u2019Connell\u2019s office at 908-832-2300.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The good thing about a tooth extraction is that you\u2019ll likely feel much better after your troublesome tooth is pulled. However, some patients \u2013 understandably! \u2013 still worry when their dentist recommends this treatment. If this is you, it might help to know that dentists only consider extraction as a last resort. 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