A diseased tooth will eventually get to a point where it is not possible to save it, and that is when your dentist will start to talk to you about tooth extraction. It can be quite upsetting to realize that there are no further treatment options, and we get very attached to the teeth that we have grown up with and had for years – but sometimes that is just the best course of action, especially if your dentist is concerned that the infection could spread to other teeth in your mouth. Many tooth extractions San Diego dentists perform are quite simple, and can be done in just one appointment without the need for you to stay in overnight.
Patients who are struggling with baby teeth that are not getting out of the way of adult teeth that are coming through, patients who need teeth removed in order to receive braces, patients who have a fractured tooth or a tooth that is so decayed that even a root canal would not save it: these are all examples of when you may need to have a tooth extraction. In order for your dentist to be absolutely sure that it is the right decision, they will perform an x-ray to see the entire problem. After they have decided on an extraction method, they will numb the area completely so that you do not feel a thing except pressure, and then go ahead and remove the tooth. In the rare occasions where the tooth does not want to leave the gum, it may be broken up in the gum and the pieces removed carefully.
Having a tooth removed is not the end of the world, and it will often lead to much greater dental health, so do not put off having a tooth extraction Dr. Woods can perform will little pain and discomfort at all.
Call (619) 359-6569 for a free consultation about your tooth extraction needs.
