Extractions

Impacted tooth. A tooth that does not erupt through the gums may be stuck under another tooth. This may result in the need for an extraction and can cause damage to adjacent tissues resulting in malformations, infection, pain or dental crowding.

Severe decay. A tooth that is severely decayed beyond repair will need to be extracted. If left in the mouth this can lead to infections that can spread to other areas and systems of the body.

Extensive damage. A broken or severely cracked tooth may need to be extracted.

Crowding. In some cases where there is not enough room in the mouth for all of the teeth, the teeth become crowded together. Extracting one or more teeth can alleviate crowding for orthodontic benefits.

Gum disease (periodontitis). Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the gum tissue that may result in the need for tooth extraction in some cases.

Dental trauma. After an accident or localized trauma, teeth and underlying structures can be damaged to a point that artificial restorations are necessary. We can help get the patient prepared for their restorations and recover from their traumatic injury.

Wisdom teeth complications. Evolution is a wonderful thing, however with that complications can arise. Wisdom teeth for example, the third set of molars that typically develop between the ages of 17 and 25, can develop in undesirable ways. Wisdom teeth are often impacted (stuck below the gums) or they come in crooked and need to be extracted. Some patients require surgical intervention for these complications and for these surgeries we offer an array of treatments to help comfort the patient before, during and after their procedure. Ask our team about our anesthesia options and PRGF services for post operative healing.

Preparation for dentures or other prosthetic devices. When a patient has a majority of their teeth that are unable to be salvaged, dentures may be the only restorative option.

Cosmetic purposes. Teeth may need to be extracted for cosmetic purposes, such as before a specific dental restoration treatment can be done.

Abscess or bone infection. A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus associated with a tooth. The most common type of dental abscess is a periapical abscess, and the second most common is a periodontal abscess. In a periapical abscess, usually the origin is a bacterial infection that has accumulated in the soft, often dead, pulp of the tooth. This can be caused by tooth decay, broken teeth or extensive periodontal disease (or combinations of these factors). A failed root canal treatment may also create a similar abscess. A dental abscess is a type of odontogenic infection, although commonly the latter term is applied to an infection which has spread outside the local region around the tooth in question.