What Are the Signs I Need a Tooth Extraction?

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If you have tooth pain, we understand just how frustrating it can be. You might be wondering if your mouth will ever feel the same again, and you might not even want to eat because of how difficult it is. In some situations, a tooth extraction may be helpful.

When you come to our office, we will do everything we can to save your teeth; however, there might be some situations where this might not be possible. What are some of the biggest reasons you might need a tooth extraction?

Your Teeth Are Too Crowded

If your teeth are too crowded, this might mean that you need to get one or more teeth extracted. Having teeth that are too crowded makes it very difficult for you to adequately clean them. Furthermore, this might impact the health of structures underneath the surface.

If your teeth are overlapping, you should come to our office to see what we can do to straighten them. Even though we do not always need to remove one or more teeth, this might be the ultimate solution.

You Have Severe Tooth Decay

If you have severe tooth decay, you might need to have the damaged teeth extracted. This is one of the biggest reasons why you need to come to our office regularly for preventative dental care.

Routine visits give us an opportunity to spot tooth decay before it gets so bad we need to extract the tooth. Sometimes, we might be able to fix cavities with fillings. If we are unable to do so, we may need to extract the tooth to prevent tooth decay from spreading to other teeth in your mouth.

You Have Severe Gum Disease

Just as severe tooth decay could lead to a tooth extraction, severe gum disease can lead to tooth extraction as well. That is why you need to spot gum disease as quickly as possible. If your gums look swollen or discolored, or if they bleed easily when you brush your teeth, this could be a sign of severe gum disease. You need to brush and floss your teeth regularly to prevent gum disease from impacting your oral health.

Then, if you believe you have gingivitis, you should come to our office for an appointment. That way, we can eradicate gum disease before it causes a tooth extraction. If you have questions about how to take care of your gums, we would be happy to assist you.

Visit Kevin Bowcutt DDS Today

In the end, these are just a few of the many signs that could indicate that you need a tooth extraction. At Kevin Bowcutt DDS, understand that we will only recommend tooth extraction as a last resort. We will do everything we can to protect your teeth. If you have questions or concerns about your oral health, we are here to answer them.

Contact us today to make an appointment with our office.

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