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The Signs That You Need Tooth Extraction Treatment

When your tooth hurts, it’s important to understand what you need to do next. Patients worry when they experience pain and feel that their tooth needs to be extracted. There are some definite signs that indicate that you need to get your tooth extracted. Therefore, it is important that understand these are to act.

Extraction of the tooth is the removal of a tooth from its socket. Your surgeon will cut through the gum and bone tissue before grasping the tooth, gently loosening it from its socket before it’s significantly loose to take out.

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These signs to look out for could be the difference between risking your oral health and preventing further damage. Here are some of the signs that you need tooth extraction treatment:

The Key Signs

  • Your Tooth Has Become Infected – With a badly decayed tooth, the treatments available including placing a filling or a dental crown. If your tooth is infected, you increase the risk of periodontal disease. Decay can be so extensive that your tooth can no longer be saved. In this instance, your tooth will need to be extracted.
  • Your Teeth Have Become Crowded – When teeth grow as you get older, genetics is a key reason why teeth may grow with misalignment. Crowded teeth can cause wear and tear on your teeth. You may also begin to experience jaw damage due to excessive biting and chewing. You may be referred to an orthodontist to treat the alignment to get your teeth straight.
  • Your Teeth Have Become Damaged – If your teeth have become damaged due to a trauma or accident, the damage caused may become unrepairable leading to tooth extraction. If the damage is minor, then the dentist may look to save the tooth as much as possible.

These signs are typically formed if you suffer from the following:

  • You suffer from severe pain
  • You feel increased pain through pressure or chewing
  • You feel stiffness or pain within the jaw
  • You experience swollen gums in and around the tooth
  • You are at an increased risk of gum disease

These signs are a common form of dental emergencies. Click here to read up on some helpful tips if you’re suffering from a dental emergency.

 

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How To Reduce The Risks

Not only is the dentist responsible for reducing your pain and performing the correct treatment for it, but there are also measures that you can take to reduce the risk of having a tooth extracted.

  • Regular brushing and flossing twice a day especially in areas that are difficult to reach
  • Eat a balanced diet and reduce foods that require regular chewing
  • Quit using tobacco and smoking products
  • Avoid drinking excessive amounts of sugary treats and liquids that contain sugar such as coffee and tea

If you’re suffering from the discomfort of your tooth is severely decayed, you require tooth extraction treatment. Click here now to book yourself in with our helpful team at Sutherland Dental!

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