When it comes to dental care, saving your natural teeth is always the primary goal. Unfortunately, sometimes, an extraction is the best option for your overall health and quality of life.
At Clayton Smiles in Clayton, NC, Dr. Kate Dolin and our team have an outstanding track record of helping patients understand when dental extraction is the best option and how to ensure an efficient, effective, and pain-free process.
Severe Decay or Damage
Tooth extractions are necessary when a tooth is damaged or decayed beyond repair. When decay reaches a tooth’s inner “pulp” (soft tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings) or infection weakens the surrounding gum tissue and bone, a root canal or crown may no longer be viable. In these cases, removing the tooth prevents further infection, protects adjacent teeth, and facilitates restorative solutions.
Crowding or Impacted Teeth
Extractions may also be needed when there isn’t enough room in your mouth. This is common in preparation for orthodontic treatment or when wisdom teeth are impacted, meaning they are stuck below the gum line and unable to emerge properly. In such cases, extraction can relieve pain and prevent misalignment.
Advanced Gum Disease
When gum disease becomes severe, it can loosen teeth by eroding the bone and tissues that support them. Sometimes, even with deep cleaning and other treatments, an infection is sufficiently advanced that extraction is necessary to prevent its spread and safeguard overall oral health.
At Clayton Smiles, we are here to provide you with compassionate, pain-free care and restorative solutions, like bridges, dentures, or dental implants, to restore your smile and bite after an extraction.
Effective, Pain-Free Tooth Extractions in Clayton, NC
If you’re in Clayton and want to learn more about dental extractions, proper aftercare, and your options for tooth replacement, contact Dr. Kate Dolin and the caring and skilled Clayton Smiles team to schedule a consultation.