Extraction Wisdom Tooth - After Tooth Extraction

Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction is sometimes unavoidable. A tooth may need to be extracted if broken or if it is damaged by decay. If possible we will try to fix it with a filling, a crown or some other treatment. Sometimes the tooth cannot be saved and must be removed.

Here are some common reasons for extracting a tooth:

• Extra teeth may be blocking other teeth from erupting
• Fitting of braces may require teeth extraction to create room in the mouth
• Radiation treatment to the head and neck may require the removal of teeth in the field of radiation
• Cancer drugs may result in infected teeth. These drugs weaken the immune system and increase the risk of infection. Infected teeth may need to be extracted
• Organ transplant patients may need some teeth extracted if the teeth could become sources of infection. Organ transplant recipients have a high risk of infection because they must take drugs to decrease or suppress the immune system

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth (also called third molars) are often extracted either before or after they erupt. This usually happens in late teens or early 20s.

Impacted wisdom teeth are teeth that are stuck in the jaw and can't erupt properly. They must be removed if they are decayed or cause pain.

Some wisdom teeth are blocked by other teeth or there may be no room for them to erupt. This can irritate the gum, causing pain and swelling.

At Gentle Dental Care you may wish to have your extraction carried out under IV sedation to minimize pain and discomfort. If the removal is likely to result in an unsightly gap your dentist may discuss the options of replacing the missing tooth with an implant or a bridge to restore your original smile.

Call Gentle Dental today to arrange a consultation.