The goal of dentistry is to help people maintain healthy and beautiful smiles. Removing a tooth seems counterproductive then, right? In reality, extraction is sometimes necessary to avoid serious oral health complications. Can extractions really help your smile? Will the doctor replace your missing tooth?
Try Our Dental Extraction Quiz
- True or False: An extraction can prevent wisdom tooth impaction.
- True or False: Tooth removal is necessary to address serious infection.
- True or False: The procedure is comfortable.
- True or False: We can replace your extracted tooth.
Answer Key
- True. When we enter our late teens and early 20s, many of us will have wisdom teeth erupt. When these extra molars erupt serious issues can develop, including misalignment, damaged teeth, infection, or impaction, which occurs when the teeth can only partially erupt. Fortunately, we can use extraction to remove them before they arrive.
- True. If a tooth becomes infected, then a root canal procedure is necessary. However, if treatment is delayed then the tooth may die and require extraction to prevent the spread of infection.
- True. We administer a local anesthetic prior to treatment to help patients remain comfortable during the extraction. We will also provide detailed aftercare instructions.
- True. Wisdom teeth don’t need to be replaced, but if you lose a tooth to damage or infection then we can use a prosthetic to restore your smile to full function and appearance. If you have any questions about dental extractions, then please contact our office today.
Visit Our Office in Baxter, MN!
Dr. Clinton L. Roberts and the friendly staff at Greenhaven Family Dental are happy to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile with a comprehensive approach to general dentistry. With years of training and experience in dental sleep medicine, Dr. Roberts is also adept at helping patients treat snoring and sleep apnea so they can rest more easily (and quietly). To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We proudly welcome patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities.