Though good dental hygiene and preventive care can help most patients lower their risks of developing oral health concerns, they may still have to deal with a problem with their teeth and/or oral tissues at some point. The good news is that most types of concerns can be successfully addressed with the right restorative treatment, allowing you to stop the condition from getting worse and potentially costing you one or more natural teeth. However, in some severe cases, a tooth might become so damaged or decayed that your dentist can’t restore it.

A tooth’s progress toward needing extraction

Some of the most common reasons a tooth might need to be extracted involve the development and progression of issues such as gum disease and tooth decay. These are typically problems that could be prevented with more consistent dental hygiene practices and preventive dental care routines. Even if they do develop, their progressive natures mean that there is likely ample time to treat them before they become severe enough to require tooth extraction as part of your plan to address them.

When accidental trauma makes it necessary

While many cases of tooth extraction might be prevented, this isn’t always true for every tooth that requires extraction. For instance, in some cases of accidental trauma, the force of the impact can be enough to significantly damage the tooth structure. If the damage is severe or complex enough, then extracting the tooth might be necessary. After restoring any other damaged oral structures, if necessary, you may benefit from replacing the compromised tooth with a lifelike prosthesis, such as a dental implant-supported crown.

What to do after tooth extraction

The need to extract a tooth can stem from different reasons for different patients, but after extracting the tooth, most patients share a need to replace the tooth as soon as possible. The reason tooth extraction is reserved for extreme circumstances is because losing your tooth structure will also impact your smile in negative ways. The good news is that you can limit or prevent these impacts with the right tooth replacement option. Preferably, one that includes a biocompatible, root-like dental implant post to offer optimal support and restoration of your smile and dental ridge.

Learn if tooth extraction is necessary

Tooth extraction can be recommended for a variety of issues, but only when the concern is so severe that the tooth can’t be saved. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling the Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX, today at (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe and all neighboring communities.