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<p class="DGspeakableP1">Although it is best to preserve a natural tooth, there are times when a tooth extraction is necessary. An extraction may be the best option to maintain oral health due to trauma, disease, or crowding. Tooth extraction involves the complete removal of one or more teeth from the jaw bone.</p>
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<p>While it is best to preserve natural teeth, many reasons can necessitate tooth extraction. Sometimes a filling or crown is not enough to restore a tooth. The <a title="Read more about Extractions" href="https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/e/extractions" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-When-is-Tooth-Extraction-Necessary">American Dental Association suggests the extraction of teeth</a> that have suffered severe trauma, have extreme tooth decay or disease, or are crowding the surrounding teeth. It is also normal for patients to have an extraction or two before orthodontic treatment.</p>
<p>Many tooth extractions are relatively simple and performed in-office. For teeth that are visible about the gum line, we will numb the extraction site and remove the tooth with forceps. Broken or impacted teeth require a more involved procedure.</p>
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<p>According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, gum disease is the <a title="Read more about Periodontal (Gum) Disease" href="https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/research/data-statistics/periodontal-disease" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-When-is-Tooth-Extraction-Necessary">most common cause of tooth loss in adults</a>. Gum disease occurs when bacteria get below the gum line and causes infections. Without treatment, oral bacterial leads to gum recession, damage to the jawbone, loose teeth, and even tooth loss.</p>
<p>Research has also shown chronic dental infections can cause inflammation that contributes to cardiovascular disease, stroke, and many other related diseases. While a root canal can often save a tooth from decay, sometimes a tooth is beyond saving due to lost structure and stability. Tooth extraction can prevent damaging decay and infection from spreading.</p>
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<p>In some cases, it is beneficial to have crowded or impacted teeth extracted. Impacted wisdom teeth do not have enough room to grow. Extraction can prevent <a title="Read more about Wisdom tooth extraction" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/wisdom-tooth-extraction/about/pac-20395268" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-When-is-Tooth-Extraction-Necessary">pain, infection, and other dental problems</a>. While not all wisdom teeth need removal, it is necessary once they start causing problems. In some cases, wisdom teeth do not fully break through the gums and can cause crowding issues. A partially erupted wisdom tooth is especially susceptible to cavities.</p>
<p>Patients may also need teeth extracted before receiving braces. Orthodontics involves the process of properly aligning the teeth, which may be tough without enough room. Crowded teeth increase a patient’s risk of developing gum disease and cavities. Extracting teeth can relieve crowding and impacted teeth.</p>
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<p>Typically, the first option to restore a damaged tooth is a crown or filling. If the damage is too severe, trying to save a tooth may put oral health at further risk. A filling may put the tooth at risk for shattering, while a tooth may not be strong enough to support a crown. Root canals are also not possible when there is too much tooth damage.</p>
<p>Each tooth has a limit to how many times it can be worked on before it starts to fail. Redoing a crown or root canal only buys so much time. After several fillings, crowns, and root canals, there will not be much of the tooth left to save. At that point, tooth extraction is the best option to maintain oral health.</p>
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<p class="questions text-contrast"><span>Q.</span> <a title="Q. Why do I need my wisdom teeth or other teeth removed?" href="/the-bronx-ny/when-is-tooth-extraction-necessary/#wisdom-teeth-or-other-teeth-removed" class="TLBC" id="SPQA-When-is-Tooth-Extraction-Necessary"> Why do I need my wisdom teeth or other teeth removed?</a></p>
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<p>Teeth are tough but not indestructible. Traumatic dental injuries can occur from a sports injury, car accident, or even a simple slip and fall. While many injuries are minor, if the tooth becomes severely damaged to the point where restoration is not possible, an extraction will be necessary.</p>
<p>After sustaining tooth trauma, patients should schedule an appointment quickly to improve their outcomes. Our team can look for signs of additional damage that may not be immediately obvious. Severely fractured teeth can be very loose and unable to be restored with dental work, thus making tooth extraction necessary. Patients should take any dental trauma seriously, even if it seems mild.</p>
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<span>A.</span> <span itemprop="text">After tooth extraction, it typically takes a few days to recover. Patients can take over-the-counter pain medication to minimize pain and discomfort. We recommend applying an ice pack to the affected area, stop smoking, and eat soft foods.</span></p>
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<span>A.</span> <span itemprop="text">Typically, a patient receives local anesthetics during the procedure to keep them comfortable. It is normal to feel some pressure while the extraction is taking place, but it should not hurt. We may recommend some <a title="Read more about Does Tooth Extraction Hurt?" href="https://www.healthline.com/health/does-tooth-extraction-hurt" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;" class="TLBC" id="ALR-When-is-Tooth-Extraction-Necessary">over-the-counter pain medications to minimize pain</a>.</span></p>
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<span>A.</span> <span itemprop="text">We will give patients detailed care instructions to follow at home. It is normal to feel some discomfort once the anesthesia wears off. There may also be some swelling and slight bleeding for up to a day after the extraction.</span></p>
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<span>A.</span> <span itemprop="text">Patients should have a consultation to determine the best treatment for their teeth. Extraction may be necessary for a tooth that can no longer handle any additional restorative procedures, has severe decay, or is overcrowding the rest of the teeth. An orthodontics treatment plan may also involve the extraction of teeth.</span></p>
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<dd>Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person's teeth, gums and/or bite.</dd>
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<dd>Tooth decay is when the enamel of the tooth begins to decay and cause erosion from plaque and tartar on the teeth.</dd>
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<dd>Dental caries are also known as cavities and result from a lack of proper oral hygiene leaving plaque that forms tiny holes in the teeth.</dd>
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<dd>A dental checkup is an appointment that involves cleaning the teeth, identifying any signs of infection and removing said signs of infection at least once every six months in the office.</dd>
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<dd>A dental filling involves restoring the structure of the tooth by using metal, alloy, porcelain or plastic to fill the tooth.</dd>
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<dd>A dental prophylaxis is a professional and detailed cleaning that involves the removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the teeth.</dd>
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<dd>Dental sealants contain a resinous material that we apply to the chewing surfaces of the posterior teeth to prevent dental caries.</dd>
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<dd>Gingivitis is the inflammation of gum tissue that results from plaque, other infections in the mouth and poor oral hygiene.</dd>
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<dd>Preventive dentistry is the dentistry that focuses on maintaining oral health in order to prevent the spread of plaque, the formation of tartar and infections in the mouth.</dd>
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