In many ways, losing a tooth is almost always a bad thing for your smile and oral health. However, when tooth extraction becomes necessary, removing the tooth could be the best thing for your long-term oral health. While there are many potential reasons for needing to extract a tooth, it’s important to remember that your dentist only recommends it in when absolutely necessary. Fortunately, despite losing the tooth, there are several reasons why its extraction can be a good thing for your smile.
The need for it can’t be avoided
The different reasons why people need tooth extraction can vary greatly. For some patients, it may be a wisdom tooth that has become impacted, while for others, it may be the result of a severe tooth infection or damage to its main structure. Most importantly, if tooth extraction is recommended, it means that the tooth cannot be restored and saved with other treatment options. This also means that waiting much longer could expose the rest of your oral health to even more serious complications resulting from whatever condition threatens the tooth.
Your smile will be better off for it
It may be challenging to reconcile losing a tooth with preserving your oral health, but in the case of necessary tooth extraction, it could be the only way. Many of the conditions that lead to the need for tooth extraction are progressive, including tooth decay and gum disease. Others can leave your tooth in such a damaged condition that negatively impacts your bite function and/or damages nearby teeth or oral tissues. The good news is extracting the tooth can stop it from becoming a threat to the rest of your oral health, and when necessary, make room for a custom, lifelike replacement to restore your smile.
You can regain your smile with a custom replacement
For many people, the biggest concern about tooth extraction is what their smiles will look and feel like without the tooth. However, with a custom-designed replacement, such as a dental implant-supported crown, you can replace the extracted tooth and restore your smile’s appearance, function, and more. After removing the threat to your smile, a custom replacement can help you once again enjoy a full, healthy smile, without the compromised tooth to bother you.
Find out if you need tooth extraction
If you need tooth extraction, then keep in mind the importance of the treatment, and what you can do to restore and preserve your smile afterward. 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.
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