Ideally, your natural teeth would remain strong and healthy for life, but unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Teeth can fail and need to be removed, but you can rest assured that we only extract teeth in Bowmanville as a last resort, after exploring all other options first.
Your adult teeth are designed to work together, and even losing a single tooth can cause oral health issues. If extraction is necessary, we will always explain why and discuss suitable solutions to quickly replace the tooth.
We ensure tooth extraction is quick and painless.
Why Might a Tooth Need to be Removed?
There are several reasons why a tooth might be beyond saving and must be extracted. These include advanced tooth decay, advanced gum disease, and damage caused by trauma.
Sometimes teeth are removed as part of an orthodontic plan; for example, if you have overcrowding, it may be necessary to remove one or two teeth to straighten your smile.
Wisdom teeth extractions in Newcastle are common. They are often necessary when the jaw is too small to accommodate these four extra teeth, which can lead to potential problems with wisdom tooth impaction.
If your wisdom teeth have yet to emerge, we will keep a close eye on them, monitoring their position with digital dental x-rays to assess whether they can emerge problem-free or will need to be removed.
Recognizing the Signs You May Need an Extraction
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Pain
The most common sign is noticing that a tooth is increasingly painful. The pain may be present all the time or only when you bite down.
Although over-the-counter painkillers can offer temporary relief, any dental discomfort is a sign that you need urgent dental care. We would suggest contacting West Bowmanville Family Dental as soon as possible so we can book an appointment with our dentist.
Often, the pain is caused by a tooth infection. The sooner you get treatment, the more likely we can save the tooth and prevent the infection from spreading.
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Swollen Gums
The gum around the tooth is becoming increasingly swollen and will likely look red. It may start to bleed slightly when you brush or floss, or at other times.
Bleeding gums can indicate periodontal disease in Clarington, a gum infection that is easy to treat in the early stages.
We strongly recommend that you come and see us as soon as you notice your gums have begun to bleed. Treatment may be as simple as having your teeth professionally cleaned and adjusting your at-home oral care routine.
In contrast, advanced gum disease in Courtice can become chronic and may require ongoing care to manage. It is also the most common cause of tooth loss.
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Dental Abscess
A dental abscess is a very serious condition in which a tooth infection has spread into the tooth root, affecting the gum and bone surrounding the tooth. It is often accompanied by severe pain because the nerve in the tooth becomes inflamed.
Another symptom is noticing a pimple on the gum near the tooth, with pus starting to build up. When the infection is especially severe, it can cause additional symptoms such as fever, facial swelling, and feeling very unwell, and it requires emergency dental treatment in Courtice.
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Loose Tooth
It’s possible to be completely unaware of a dental problem until you notice you can wiggle a tooth with your tongue. Teeth can become loose due to advanced gum disease or if the tooth has split into two sections.
In this situation, we will almost certainly need to remove the tooth.
