What is the purpose of tooth extraction?

A tooth might be pulled for a variety of reasons. Any dentist's basic priority is to save as many natural teeth as possible. There are times when teeth are so badly decaying or damaged that they can no longer be termed teeth. When a dentist reaches the decision to remove a tooth, it is because:

Because of decay, a tooth or teeth is entirely worn down and cannot be healed.

When a tooth is severely injured as a result of trauma or an accident, the dentist considers it irreversible.

The tooth is infected, and the pulp and nerves have been damaged to the point that root canal therapy will not restore the tooth extraction.

So you're worried about your teeth?

If you have a dental fear, the good news is that you're not alone, and you have nothing to be embarrassed of. Dentistry is intrusive and may be uncomfortable, and according to some research, more than half of Americans are afraid of going to the dentist. Many of those folks suffer from such severe dental anxiety that they will go to any length to avoid being in the dentist's chair!

Obviously, if your fear of the dentist prevents you from going to the dentist on a regular basis, or even at all, you're putting yourself at risk for a variety of significant oral health issues. Whether your anxiety makes you feel unpleasant or prevents you from coming to visit us, safe, simple sedation is an option.

There are many reasons for pulling a tooth. Saving even one natural tooth is the first principle of any dentist. There are situations, but, teeth are so severely decayed or damaged that can’t be called tooth anymore. A dentist comes to the point of extracting a tooth in cases of when:

• tooth or teeth are completely worn down due to decay and can’t be restored

• tooth is so seriously damaged because of trauma or maybe accident that dentist sees that as unrestorable

• tooth is infected and has caused damages to the pulp and nerves that even root canal treatment doesn’t bring back the tooth

• crowded teeth in the mouth and too many teeth don’t make enough room for normal eruption of teeth and interrupt orthodontic treatment

• severe gum disease problems (periodontitis) or certain conditions like immune system diseases have impacted the dental health and ultimately the need for a tooth extraction