The very idea of having a tooth removed as an adult can be enough to send a shiver of anxiety down your spine. Why would you want to do that? More importantly, why would you need to have a tooth extracted? Well, there are many reasons to have a tooth extracted and no reason to put off having it done. Living with pain in your mouth or jaw is pointless and detrimental to your health. That is why we are here to walk you through the simple, detailed, and efficient steps of getting a dental extraction done.
Dental Extractions
Why Teeth Are Extracted | Eliminating the Root of Pain
Dentists in Point Cook will tell you, like anywhere else, that the hardest thing they do at their job is simply to get patients through their door for a much-needed visit. The natural fear of dentists and tooth removal, even though it is so important, is enough to prevent patients in need of help from ever approaching their dental provider.
Untreated orthodontic pain can lead to a slew of health issues that combine to make your life miserable. Let’s focus on dental extraction and the various reasons you might need to have one performed on you. The different reasons for a tooth extraction range in severity and likelihood.
1. Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is one of the most common reasons a patient will seek help from a dentist. This vague term refers, essentially, to damage done to the enamel of your tooth. This is most common in children and young adults but as you age it will become more and more prevalent. A poor diet can lead to advanced tooth decay. Typically, a filling or dental crown will be used to improve the strength of the tooth but in cases of extreme decay extraction, an extraction is the only is the only solution.
2. Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is most commonly referred to as gum disease. This is a progressive condition that results from persistent bacterial infection underneath your gums. As the infection wears away at the bone surrounding the infected tooth the tooth will increasingly loosen causing pain and discomfort. Extraction is an effective way to fight off infection and speed up the healing process.
3. Trauma
Dentists don’t love hockey players for no reasons. Sometimes all that inspires the need for a tooth extraction is a bit of physical trauma. In certain accidents, you can damage your teeth enough that the healthiest and safest solution is to simply remove the damage.
4. Impacted Teeth
Finally, impacted teeth are among the most common reasons that a dental extraction can be pursued by a patient. When your teeth begin to crowd in your mouth, particularly during the eruption of your Wisdom Teeth, it can become necessary to have some teeth removed to make room. Removing the excess teeth prevents over-crowding and encourages a uniform smile.
What is the Process of an Extraction?
Now that you are aware of a few of the common reasons for dental extraction we can introduce you to the actual extracting process. Let’s go through the process by starting from your very first visit.
1. Examination – Your first visit to the dentist will involve a thorough examination in order to find out what exactly is wrong with your tooth. During this period your dental professional will look over your medical history, to an examination, and order X-Rays to assess how to move forward.
2. Numbing the area To ensure you are in a comfortable position and pain-free, a dose of anesthetic will be given to you.
There are two different kinds of extractions: a simple extraction and a surgical extraction:
A. Standard Extraction If your tooth is fully erupted, meaning it is not covered under your gums, we can take it out as a normal tooth extraction. No stitches required.
B. Surgical Extraction If your wisdom tooth is still inside the gums and is not emerging, we’ll need to make a very small incision to remove the tooth. Once the entire tooth is removed, we will close the site with stitches.
3. Post-Op Care – After the extraction is complete your dental provider will give you instructions on how to care for your mouth during the recovery period, which usually lasts a few days. Typically, this involves avoiding all alcohol, smoking, and hard to chew foods. A household painkiller is typically provided as well as gauze to stem any bleeding.
Extracting Pain, Lifting Dental Health
You may think that you have to live the rest of your life with pain in your jaw or mouth. Many people end up doing just that, but you don’t. Pain should never be a default setting and with a simple call to a (03) 9395 8400 you can begin the healing process today.
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