While it may not necessarily always be at the forefront of your mind, your oral health is important, and caring for it regularly is a must. Most individuals follow their morning routine without giving it much thought – wake up, go to the bathroom, brush teeth, etc. In fact, we unconsciously make the effort to keep our smiles at their best in order to keep them healthy and prevent tooth loss down the line. Unfortunately, we also make decisions throughout the day that may actually be harmful to our oral health, such as choosing to ingest foods or drinks that can wear down their strength. At The Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX, we understand that a myriad of factors contribute to tooth loss, and while our priority is to save your grin, sometimes doing so means having to extract a tooth.
When Restorations Fail
When an oral structure is experiencing decay or infection, we first attempt to perform a restorative procedure such as a filling to preserve it. Most of the time, this is an effective method for preventing the spread of disease and infection. When disease has spread to a certain extent, however, the affected area may be beyond saving and restorations could fail, causing even more harm to your smile. In cases such as these, an extraction may be considered in order to prevent the bacteria from spreading further or causing any more harm.
When Disease Threatens Your Healthy Teeth
Just as illnesses can spread if precautions are not taken to prevent them, decay and harmful bacteria can continue to spread as well. In fact, a compromised tooth will begin to deteriorate and be destroyed until it is completely lost, but the decay won’t stop there. If measures are not taken to contain the problem, it can extend to the surrounding healthy structures and ultimately cause their demise as well. If this seems to be the case, a dental extraction may be considered in order to preserve your smile. To learn more about how oral bacteria affects your smile, contact our office today.
When It Impacts Your Daily Routine
Many individuals experience tooth sensitivity or aching at one point or another, but it is important to note that if you are consistently experiencing this phenomenon, contact your doctor immediately. Consistent aching and pain is not standard for healthy teeth, and if it reaches a point of truly impacting your ability to chew, speak, bite, or open your mouth, it is imperative help is sought.
Contact Our Conroe Dentist
While an extraction is nobody’s first choice, sometimes it can be the only solution to save and preserve the health of your smile. For more information, contact The Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX by calling (936) 441-4600.
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