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Remember, an extracted tooth is gone, but your overall oral health remains. Replace it if necessary, and continue to brush, floss, and see your dentist regularly. A healthy mouth is always the ultimate goal.
When decay penetrates the enamel and dentin to reach the pulp (the tooth's nerve center), a root canal may save it. However, if the decay is so extensive that less than 30% of the healthy tooth structure remains, a crown cannot hold, and extraction is the only option. Tooth Extraction A Practical Guide
A tooth cracked vertically below the gum line, or a root fracture, is almost impossible to restore. Similarly, teeth shattered by an accident may need removal. Remember, an extracted tooth is gone, but your
Patients about to receive an organ transplant, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy to the head and neck may need high-risk teeth extracted proactively. Once these treatments begin, the body’s ability to fight infection is compromised, and an infected tooth could become life-threatening. Part 2: Before the Procedure – Preparation Proper preparation begins with your dentist gathering crucial information. When decay penetrates the enamel and dentin to