It’s common for dentists to choose the least intrusive treatment option for their patients—the one that causes the least permanent change. For that reason, a tooth extraction is often a last resort option. If possible, other treatments will be done in an effort to save your natural teeth, but in some cases, a tooth extraction is the best way to restore your smile. Discover the situations that may lead to a tooth extraction, and make an appointment with us at West Lakes Dentistry in Chaska, MN.
Once a tooth is removed, it can never be restored to its natural state. That said, a tooth extraction isn’t a decision we take lightly. In some cases, though, it’s the best decision for your overall dental health. Below are the situations where a tooth extraction is necessary:
Excessive Damage to the Tooth
While minor chips and cracks can be easily repaired, sometimes a tooth can become so damaged that it loses its functionality or causes pain. If a tooth no longer has stability, we’ll ensure that it’s carefully extracted so you can find a replacement that improves your smile.
Severe Tooth Decay
When you eat sugar and it sticks to your teeth, it leads to plaque, which eventually causes tooth decay. As tooth decay spreads, it causes cavities that gradually eat away at your enamel. In severe cases of tooth decay, we’ll remove the tooth to stop the decay from spreading.
Benefits of Tooth Extraction
For those in situations where a tooth extraction is the best option, here are some of the advantages to removing a damaged or decayed tooth:
Can stop the spread of tooth decay
Can remove a source of pain for a patient
Can create an opportunity to restore function with a restoration
Removing a damaged tooth can lead to improved aesthetics
Can save money by reducing maintenance costs on a damaged tooth
The tooth-extraction procedure is convenient and easy
What Are Your Options After A Tooth Extraction?
Once your tooth is extracted, replacing it can improve your chewing power while supporting your remaining teeth. These are the options we offer for replacing your missing teeth:
Hybridge Dental Implants
Hybridge Dental Implants offer a permanent solution to your missing teeth. Watch our video testimonials to learn more about how this method improved on the traditional implant treatment.
Dental Bridge
Depending on the severity and location of your injury, a dental bridge may be a viable and convenient solution to your missing tooth.
Partial or Complete Dentures
Dentures are the most common restorative treatment in America. Quick and affordable, a partial or complete denture is the simple way to improve your aesthetics and restore chewing power.
Make An Appointment
If you’ve been having dental pain or just know that something is remiss with your smile, our talented team of doctors can find a solution. We will assess all options to restore your teeth, with a tooth extraction being a last resort to assisting with your smile. Contact us to schedule your next appointment at West Lakes Dentistry in Chaska, MN.
