Extractions
At Ivy House Dental Practice, our primary goal is to help you maintain your natural teeth for life. However, in some cases, tooth extraction may be necessary to protect your overall oral health.
Whether due to severe decay, damage, infection, or overcrowding, our team ensures that the extraction process is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
When is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
Tooth extractions are typically recommended when a tooth is beyond repair or when its presence negatively affects other teeth. Common reasons for extraction include:
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Severe Tooth Decay: When a tooth is too damaged to be restored with a filling, crown, or root canal treatment, extraction may be the only option.
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Infection: In some cases, an infection that cannot be treated with root canal therapy or antibiotics may require removal of the tooth to prevent it from spreading.
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Overcrowding: Teeth may need to be extracted to make room for orthodontic treatments or to allow other teeth to grow in correctly.
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Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Wisdom teeth that do not fully emerge or grow in the wrong direction may cause pain, infections, or damage to other teeth, necessitating extraction.
Wisdom Tooth Extractions
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to develop, and they often cause problems when there isn’t enough space in the mouth for them to emerge properly. Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to pain, swelling, infection, and damage to surrounding teeth. At Ivy House Dental Practice, we offer safe and effective wisdom tooth extractions to alleviate these issues and prevent future complications.