When you have hurt or damaged one of your pearly whites, you may think about the possible restorations available to help recover the area. For instance, dental fillings or crowns can be used to repair cavities and weakened teeth and avoid further harm in the future. In some cases, though, the injury may not be treatable, and removing the tooth may be a better alternative. Your team at Riverside Dental Group in California is here today to explain why this may be necessary.
A Previous Restoration Has Failed
Your dentist will do their best to recover your damaged tooth and avoid an unnecessary extraction. Treatment options like fillings or root canals are frequently done to relieve severe cavities and toothaches. With a root canal, the damaged pulp within your tooth will be removed and replace with a stronger material. This treatment has a fairly high success rate, however, if it does fail and the area has become infected, it may be best to remove the structure before the infection can spread. In this case, an emergency extraction may be necessary.
The Damage Can Not Be Repaired
There may also be instances where it would be extremely difficult to restore the structure with other treatments. For example, if your tooth has been severely fractured, a dental crown may not be able to confidently protect the area. Crowns can often be used for chips, cracks, or breaks, but if a large amount of your structure has come off, this may not be able to help. If a removal is necessary, the area will first be numbed before an incision is made. The structure will gently be taken out and the area will be closed. After this, replacement options like a bridge or implant can be discussed.
The Tooth Could Harm Your Smile In The Future
Wisdom teeth are also commonly removed before they can cause harm to the rest of your smile. These third molars grow later than your other pearly whites and may become impacted if there is not enough room for them to erupt. Your dentist can keep track of your wisdom teeth growing in and can schedule the best time to have them extracted. Our third molars are not necessary to the function or appearance of our smile, so they will not need to be replaced after removal.
Talk To Our Team To Learn More
An extraction could help relieve discomfort and protect your oral health. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call your nearest Riverside Dental Group location today.
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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