Not only does Dr. Thomas A. Bissell want you to be aware of all of your options when it comes to taking excellent care of your teeth, he also wants to help you understand why one option is preferable over another. There are several reasons why you might need a tooth extraction, mostly because a tooth is causing you pain and complications. Following are a few specific reasons you might want to consider having a tooth extracted.
An Impacted Tooth
One of the main reasons extraction may be recommended may be due to the cause of an impacted tooth that is unable to grow properly. Impacted teeth are unable to break through the line of the gums because they are positioned against soft tissue, surrounding teeth, or bone.
Proper Tooth Alignment
A tooth extraction may be recommended if excessive space is required in your mouth, to allow for proper tooth alignment. Certain individuals may have excessive teeth growing that need to be removed, in order to keep from hindering the growth of surrounding teeth.
Teeth That Are Beyond Repair
In the case that any teeth are extremely decayed or infected, in which they cannot be salvaged, there may be very limited options other than to have them removed. Besides the agonizing pain, infected teeth can lead tooth other problems, such as difficult breathing and swallowing, with the possibility of suffering from a deadly illness. It is incredibly vital to seek out emergency dental care if there are any suspicions of an infected tooth.
Additional Reasons
Other reasons you might need to have a tooth removed from your mouth include:
- Cosmetic purposes
- Severe gum disease
- Fractured teeth
- Making room for a bridge, denture, or another dental prosthesis
For more professional information about tooth extractions, or consideration about having one or more of teeth extracted, reach out to Dr. Bissell by calling 908-955-5999. Forms may also be completed online. The Contact Us form is located here on our site.
