Your Las Vegas, NV, dentist may recommend tooth extraction for various reasons. Additionally, some patients choose extraction over treatment.
Let’s explore reasons you might need tooth removal.
Reasons for Tooth Extraction
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the last to erupt, coming in years after the final adult teeth. Fortunately, you don’t need them for function or aesthetics. So, if your wisdom teeth don’t erupt properly, cause pain, and put your oral health at risk, your dentist will talk to you about extracting them.
Deep Decay or Injury
Untreated tooth decay can cause your tooth to crumble. Injury may break the tooth. In either case, your dentist may recommend extraction if the tooth cannot be saved with treatment and a dental crown.
As a Pretreatment
Extraction takes place before complete dentures if you have remaining teeth. Additionally, we may have to extract for overcrowding before orthodontics.
About Tooth Extractions
We use anesthesia to ensure your comfort and also supply aftercare instructions to encourage a prompt recovery. If you have questions during aftercare, we encourage you to contact our dental office for guidance.
Tooth Extractions in Las Vegas, NV
If you have a damaged tooth or notice painful wisdom teeth trying to erupt at the back of the mouth, we encourage you to contact our dental office today to schedule a consultation with the dentist.